Kawasaki KX450F First Ride - This Bike is a Monster

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  • @dannyboy1868
    @dannyboy1868 5 років тому +432

    It’s all about smooth power control..... then nails it like he stole it haha

    • @alexandrews2370
      @alexandrews2370 5 років тому +7

      I know right

    • @rowdybroomstick1216
      @rowdybroomstick1216 5 років тому +5

      Pretty obvious when a couple of those jumps that in other video he always comes up a little short no matter what, and all of sudden this bike has him clearing everything

    • @Utahtruckguy
      @Utahtruckguy 4 роки тому +6

      I am going to buy a 2011 kx450 is that a good bike? It looks damn near like the one he Is riding

    • @dannyboy1868
      @dannyboy1868 4 роки тому +4

      Casey Baker it’s gonna put a smile on your face bro and prob make your girlfriend jealous haha

    • @sirdumbthicc4294
      @sirdumbthicc4294 4 роки тому +4

      Casey Baker I just grabbed a 2016 kx450f, haven’t ridden a bike since high school (I’m almost 31 now). I ride it for the first time yesterday and oh man does it have power. Super fun but intimidating at first. After 30 minutes or so I got back into it.

  • @spookydog9163
    @spookydog9163 4 роки тому +29

    The Kawi 450s hit different. They’re beasts.

  • @johnsmith7622
    @johnsmith7622 5 років тому +130

    That beast hardly ever breaks 4 grand rpm.... and accelerates SO FREAKING hard.... That's how we used to ride the 500 2 strokes...

    • @thor6264
      @thor6264 4 роки тому +17

      Liberals ruin everything

    • @yogiballa
      @yogiballa 3 роки тому +3

      @@thor6264 what is a liberal?

    • @thor6264
      @thor6264 3 роки тому +22

      @@yogiballa it’s a political party that wants people to give them more money and try to save the environment but they use the money terribly and never end up saving the environment

    • @Vize_Iron
      @Vize_Iron 3 роки тому +7

      @@thor6264 yessir i love you no homo

    • @cmg1238
      @cmg1238 2 роки тому +5

      @@thor6264 fr

  •  5 років тому +69

    Many years ago I went for a week to a Kawasaki motocross training school in the south of England ,the instructor ,Richard dye was 6,4" on a kx 80 ,he said to us all "I ride an 80 so you guys have no excuses that your bike is not powerful enough to come out of a hole and jump a 60 ft tabletop ,and round the track he could easily keep up with the biggest bikes ,just to prove a point

    • @tomrich2047
      @tomrich2047 4 роки тому +1

      Geoff Mayes at Wildtracks? 🙂

    • @bcheese7686
      @bcheese7686 3 місяці тому

      It is not powerful enough to ccome out of a hole. 80's are as powerful as 450's ont he top end if not better. Ive seen races.

  • @lkm_6689
    @lkm_6689 5 років тому +187

    When you are just starting out with mx and realize how fast it is

    • @freedomisntfree_44
      @freedomisntfree_44 5 років тому +12

      Eli_Tomac_Fan 668 it’s no joke for real

    • @shad3128
      @shad3128 5 років тому +16

      I know my KX250 is fast, but when I watched this I was like "holy tits" lmao

    • @Mike-vs3dv
      @Mike-vs3dv 5 років тому +23

      @@shad3128 Zach can rip a 125 like that. It's the mostly the rider, not the bike. When i got into motocross with my 46hp yamaha yz250f, 125 and even 85 used to beat me on the track.

    • @shad3128
      @shad3128 5 років тому +2

      @@Mike-vs3dv well watching a good rider is impressive! Bout all I can say to that

    • @Mike-vs3dv
      @Mike-vs3dv 5 років тому +1

      @@shad3128For sure!

  • @SendItWithEthan
    @SendItWithEthan 5 років тому +67

    hacky boi went from ride mode to feast mode so fast

  • @iamfunboy
    @iamfunboy 5 років тому +55

    Love the bike, you look like you are in good riding shape again. Be safe out there!

    • @zachdavis3974
      @zachdavis3974  5 років тому +7

      I’ve been training and riding twice a week, The hard work has been paying off!

  • @CaptainKarma8
    @CaptainKarma8 3 роки тому +9

    The 12-15 kx might be the best stock 450 ever, wish it had spring forks though

  • @jasonrees6012
    @jasonrees6012 4 роки тому +4

    WHAT A GREAT LOOKING PLACE TO RIDE .

  • @toddjacobs5660
    @toddjacobs5660 5 років тому +4

    450 , four strokes are great bikes, but i'd like to see some big bore 2strokes again...

    • @antrcapo
      @antrcapo 4 роки тому +1

      I had an 88 CR500 and obviously it was a monster but I believe that when we look back at the 500 2 strokes we remember them as being better than they were. The new 4 stroke 450s are much easier to ride fast and power is much more useable. They dont sound as good but as much as I hate to say it the new bikes are most likely.much better

    • @chrissagredo7129
      @chrissagredo7129 4 роки тому +1

      antrcapo probably has a lot to do with chassis design and suspension technology. Chad Reed commented on how huge the differences are hopping onto new KTM 2 strokes compared to the two strokes he used to race on back in the day. The ergonomics and advancements in suspension are insane nowadays when you consider they’re sticking 125t’s into 250f frames.

  • @NYdrippin
    @NYdrippin 5 років тому +32

    This is ASMR for me 🤘🤘

  • @JonLloyd65
    @JonLloyd65 4 роки тому +17

    A far cry form my KX500 days back in the 80's! Just a thought Zach, perhaps you can get some track-side footage as well? It gets a little boring from just the one perspective all the time. Have a mate stand on the jumps and cut it in with this footage... I wanna see how high and how far you're jumping!

    • @yogiballa
      @yogiballa 3 роки тому +1

      Hey jon would you ever service honda build out a new kx500 smoker?

  • @DisruptiveUnicorn98k
    @DisruptiveUnicorn98k 5 років тому +5

    I feel intimidated when standing next to a kx450f but on a yz450f is like a 250f but with more power and on the kx it feels I'm driving out the front

  • @SunShine-pn1gl
    @SunShine-pn1gl 5 років тому +22

    I was the person with the Kx250f right next to you lol

    • @zachdavis3974
      @zachdavis3974  5 років тому +10

      Oh yeahhh I remember seeing that #10 kawi. Woulda come over and said hi if I knew you were a subscriber haha

    • @SunShine-pn1gl
      @SunShine-pn1gl 5 років тому +10

      Zach Davis yes I didn’t recognize you but now I know if I see ya around

  • @lisandrodebortoli5158
    @lisandrodebortoli5158 4 місяці тому

    KAWASAKI IN THOSE MODELS WAS REALLY INSANE, A LOT OF POWER

  • @NDY.555
    @NDY.555 5 років тому +19

    Your so good at riding

    • @nate.1623
      @nate.1623 5 років тому

      wait where

    • @NDY.555
      @NDY.555 5 років тому +5

      Nate Bennett all of it he is good at riding in general

    • @nate.1623
      @nate.1623 5 років тому

      @@NDY.555 still don't know what ur talking about????

    • @NDY.555
      @NDY.555 5 років тому +8

      Nate Bennett r u being sarcastic because the full video is good

  • @tylercoon4619
    @tylercoon4619 2 роки тому +1

    Badass vid my dude. I just got a 2009 450f yesterday. It's a beast and it's my first bike. I'm gonna take it nice and easy, can't wait to make it to the trails

    • @markreiber4457
      @markreiber4457 Рік тому +1

      That's alot of bike for your first one ,just rode one today a guy I was riding with let me and man what power just a way stiff suspension

  • @simon40607
    @simon40607 4 роки тому +8

    Looks great fun it must be brilliant to be able to ride like that 👍🏻thanks for sharing your skills

  • @Korbin21
    @Korbin21 5 років тому +4

    This is my first video I’ve seen of you and I can’t believe you aren’t a huge channel there’s no good vlog footage of riders that are nearly as good as you

    • @zachdavis3974
      @zachdavis3974  5 років тому +2

      Getting there one video at a time! Thanks for the kind words man much appreciated

    • @jaquezoliver6791
      @jaquezoliver6791 5 років тому +1

      He sounds like Zack goes

  • @jrmontoya4739
    @jrmontoya4739 3 роки тому

    Just got a 2016 kx450f with all the goodies the things is a beast..

  • @chongie753
    @chongie753 5 років тому +7

    Slick riding my man! For some reason all my buddies who own 2012-2015 kawis all lose their number plates during moto’s. Bolt tolerance at the factory during those years must’ve been off a bit lol... either that or the bike’s just got too much balls that plastics constantly get left behind 😂

    • @supra1jzed
      @supra1jzed Рік тому

      People leaving seat bolts loose during air filter service...

  • @aeror115
    @aeror115 5 років тому +29

    Great video buddy
    The 450 is a monster!
    I got the new kx250 and it’s enough power for me😂
    Enjoy the bike life bro

  • @derekthomsen1115
    @derekthomsen1115 2 роки тому

    I kid you not..I HAVE this year of bike in storage. I've never rode it. I was still stoked to rail my cr250 in Mojave and more. Before that, YZ125 "97. Pro Curcuit and a couple more teeth on rear, moto tassinari, and hell yeah! The CR? Wicked. Looks like Darth Vader himself designed it.(with my help-blacked out, Monster graghs). FMF system, intellilever, real pro taper, On Kawasaki, pro KTM suspension setup by friend who wrenched for Casselli RIP,, you see. Not to brag, I'm just lucky to have great friends! But the Kawi awaits, killer video gets me stoked!

  • @Scotty.Bippin
    @Scotty.Bippin 9 місяців тому

    Mint video, y'all have a sweet park. Thank you kindly for upload🤙

  • @CoralReefkid
    @CoralReefkid 5 років тому +1

    I swear you get faster and faster each bike you get

  • @Beerbbqdude
    @Beerbbqdude 3 роки тому +1

    Damn cuz you’re ripping’ that jawn.

  • @MrPembo15
    @MrPembo15 5 років тому +4

    smashed it there brother... respect....

  • @twitch4227
    @twitch4227 5 років тому +6

    I've got a 2015 kx450f and I love the hell out of it very fun bike. I'm also from texas

  • @carobsessed35
    @carobsessed35 4 роки тому

    I have a KLX140L and might upgrade to this bike... think I should send er

  • @fivogg6966
    @fivogg6966 3 роки тому +1

    i have a kawasaki 2014 250f so basically the same bike but smaller

  • @markcasavechia1249
    @markcasavechia1249 5 років тому +3

    That is so cool to have a place to ride, where I live we don't have a place to ride like that. But congratulations on your new bike. I am a new subscriber to your Channel great videos and happy New Year .👍👍👍👍👍

  • @BlueEplosion
    @BlueEplosion 5 років тому +4

    You should go to spoaks. Went out for the first time last weekend and it was great

    • @zachdavis3974
      @zachdavis3974  5 років тому +1

      Been there a few times nearly a year ago but planning to go back soon

  • @eduardomenchaca1916
    @eduardomenchaca1916 5 років тому +3

    You’re damn right it’s loud. I got one and it makes every other dirtbike sound quiet 😂

    • @jameswood6449
      @jameswood6449 5 років тому +3

      Eduardo Menchaca all newer Kawasaki’s are like that my 250 is the same way. It’s something about kawis

  • @bradley-kn6zt
    @bradley-kn6zt Рік тому

    Cool video bro...Im going to buy a 2015 kxf450 next week . Would you say they are reliable? Also whats the main things to look out for when buying one of these? Thanks in advance :)

  • @578_
    @578_ 5 років тому +1

    Looking good my dude, thinking about getting one, I’ve only ridden 250f’s since 2005

  • @drewsky17
    @drewsky17 4 роки тому

    The kx450f’s are no joke!!! Nevermind riding trails, it will scare you !!

  • @philipweinseimer8865
    @philipweinseimer8865 7 місяців тому

    Dumb question but what’s the purpose of getting high on those walls on some of those turns, for a second I thought u we’re goin over into the trees😂

  • @blayzeswrld6305
    @blayzeswrld6305 5 років тому +3

    Should i stay on my yz 125 or get a 250f ps in 15

  • @FrequencyORD
    @FrequencyORD 2 роки тому +1

    I found one of these for a steal on Facebook marketplace. I’m thinking about getting this as my first bike, I rode lil’ 50cc dirt bikes as a young child and I’ve got a really close friend that’s got tons of dirt bikes, atv’s and side by sides so I’ll be practicing with him a lot and hopefully he can teach me how to master this bike. I’d live feedback from someone! 👍

  • @CYRRYANC97
    @CYRRYANC97 4 роки тому

    Buddy for mine had one of these. Tons of power and really wheelie happy.

    • @yogiballa
      @yogiballa 3 роки тому +1

      Maybe you're the one that's wheelie happy

  • @doosworld1901
    @doosworld1901 3 роки тому +1

    That camera makes the bike seem like it's about 3x faster than in reality.

  • @joshholmes612
    @joshholmes612 7 місяців тому

    This looks terrifying aha i raced for a few years on a 250 2 stroke and did great. But I just bought a 06 kx450 and it's alot more power. Making me nervous ahah

  • @theshark6743
    @theshark6743 5 років тому +7

    I could buy one that is used with really cool stuff on it for about a little less than 5000 dollaes

    • @AndyHack10
      @AndyHack10 5 років тому +1

      The Shark that's SICK!

    • @colerhodes149
      @colerhodes149 5 років тому +1

      The Shark buy it

    • @lew8067
      @lew8067 5 років тому +1

      Did you get it?

    • @Utahtruckguy
      @Utahtruckguy 4 роки тому

      I gotta clean 2011 KX 450f, looks damn near like the one he’s riding and I paid 3,000

  • @goldmx1229
    @goldmx1229 5 років тому +2

    Good ride! Where is this dream track? What state?

    • @zachdavis3974
      @zachdavis3974  5 років тому +2

      It’s about 30 miles south east of Austin Texas. This whole facility is a slice of heaven.

    • @goldmx1229
      @goldmx1229 5 років тому

      Zach Davis Wow Thanks im in FL but have family there hoping get there anytime 💪🏻

  • @northamericanproductions
    @northamericanproductions 2 роки тому

    Why would you keep trees that can kill you alongside the track?

  • @pablitorentas4217
    @pablitorentas4217 3 роки тому

    Where’s the track located ?

  • @kano5610
    @kano5610 3 роки тому

    I thought these bike are used for street wheelies only?

  • @DUMONTSNIPER2
    @DUMONTSNIPER2 3 роки тому +1

    i like track riding alot. But trails and dunes are my familys go to🤙🏼 ive been riding since 2yrs old, i personally have a 250 4strok ktm. My cousin got a kx450 and we took it out and i looped out on it going 80 in a wheelie lol.. Not fun, didnt have gear on, only helmet and jacked myself up pretty good, gotta respect the power of the bikes forsure! lol but im planning on getting one soon! be safe!

  • @m.perfekt3055
    @m.perfekt3055 4 роки тому +4

    Damnit man, is it me or is that a really really fast track?

    • @knifelyfe6565
      @knifelyfe6565 2 роки тому +1

      It's the beginner track.Nothing technical, just straight-a-ways and rollovers.Perfect for this beginner who loves to ride everybody else's bike instead of learning how to go fast.

  • @robertholmes1366
    @robertholmes1366 3 роки тому

    What year in your bike ?

  • @robertwaynereoo3636
    @robertwaynereoo3636 3 роки тому

    So when you riding in track like this so do you use just 3/4 gears

  • @delaman4991
    @delaman4991 4 роки тому +1

    I used to have a pw80 as a kid that I rode a lot must have put 750 hours on it, and since I’ve been riding quads I want to get back into dirt bikes what would be a good size to start back off? I’m thinking 250? Any advice?

  • @deenizzle2121
    @deenizzle2121 7 місяців тому

    Wish me luck folks lol getting my 1st bike its a 2013 kawasaki 450f ex pros larry serna and joey blacks bike frame off full build lol

  • @Anonymous-uq3hw
    @Anonymous-uq3hw 5 років тому +4

    What year is it from ?

    • @zachdavis3974
      @zachdavis3974  5 років тому

      It’s a 14😄

    • @Anonymous-uq3hw
      @Anonymous-uq3hw 5 років тому

      @@zachdavis3974 ok thanks
      man for de info

    • @Utahtruckguy
      @Utahtruckguy 4 роки тому

      Zach Davis I’m thinking about getting a 2011 KX 450f it looks pretty much exactly like the one you were riding in the vid, do you think they are about the same?

  • @ilascott4989
    @ilascott4989 2 роки тому

    I ride a kx 450 and love it but can’t ride like that

  • @macattack9041
    @macattack9041 4 роки тому +1

    Where’s the grown up track?

  • @eibertkloosterman3876
    @eibertkloosterman3876 5 років тому

    What gear u have? Looks fire.

  • @savagex466-qt1io
    @savagex466-qt1io 3 роки тому

    Is that truck a 99 F250 ?

  • @TFDStudios
    @TFDStudios 3 роки тому +1

    what does he mean when he says “i just picked it up” does that mean he bought it? like how does he afford all those bikes when he has 38k subs

  • @johnnykingsland5256
    @johnnykingsland5256 2 роки тому

    what year is the bike

  • @reyesvisuals8533
    @reyesvisuals8533 2 роки тому

    just picked up a 2022. Beast for the price of Yamahs YZ250f

  • @jeanplug298
    @jeanplug298 5 років тому +2

    Hey Zach i have the same kx450f 2014 but I’m going to buy a 17 kx250f can you tell me how does it feel compared to this one thanks !

    • @pags1981
      @pags1981 5 років тому +1

      I've got an 18 kx450f (same gen as 17). Big midrange, usable power and the bike likes front end and rear wheel steering. Great all rounder.

    • @jeanplug298
      @jeanplug298 5 років тому

      @@pags1981 Thank you that's really helpful man !

    • @scottfreeman5289
      @scottfreeman5289 5 років тому +1

      Answer in short,a lot less torque and brutal power on tap. Both are still good bikes

    • @jeanplug298
      @jeanplug298 5 років тому

      Scott Freeman Yeah i was riding my 450 in desert and dunes i didn’t like it on mx track rear wheel spinning everywhere and felt heavy

    • @scottfreeman5289
      @scottfreeman5289 5 років тому

      Michael Montana I ride more natural stuff so 450 works for me but in a track I can agree to heavy and cant put the power down due to wheel spin

  • @silky_smooth9475
    @silky_smooth9475 4 роки тому

    I just got a kx 450 too man that bikes like a bat out of hell instant power

  • @shivab2194
    @shivab2194 4 роки тому

    Is it works on roads, highways and in city roads

  • @Kmecha84
    @Kmecha84 4 роки тому +1

    Is the 450 that loud with a stock muffler?

  • @Averyspecialpeopel
    @Averyspecialpeopel 3 роки тому

    What track is this and can my 150 make through all the jumps

  • @Jpus_shoots
    @Jpus_shoots 3 роки тому

    Sick riding dude, makes me want a brand new one

  • @championshiprings6376
    @championshiprings6376 2 роки тому

    What did you get ?

  • @flyingsteve2961
    @flyingsteve2961 4 роки тому

    Im not a Kawi rider, but damn, that thing looks powerful and fast...nice ride!

  • @andreeason1880
    @andreeason1880 2 роки тому

    Why did he say you can’t hold the throttle

  • @LabRat6619
    @LabRat6619 Рік тому

    Is this video speeded up?

  • @genreaper
    @genreaper 5 років тому +2

    Good riding Bruv. Personaly for that track +2 on the rear sprocket would suit it well. Enjoyed watching and stay safe Bro 😎👍

    • @yogiballa
      @yogiballa 3 роки тому +1

      Swap sprockets for track and trail rides or cut one

  • @thedriverofallthings
    @thedriverofallthings 2 роки тому

    That is embracing the chaos

  • @nathancountyrman2226
    @nathancountyrman2226 8 місяців тому

    Looks like a fun track

  • @jaceraby3245
    @jaceraby3245 4 роки тому

    I have a crf 150 r and I let it warm up them just straight gun it around turns and straights

  • @BrokeDown724
    @BrokeDown724 3 роки тому

    This track looks so fun where is this?

  • @mwinarinvestmentdevelopmen5739
    @mwinarinvestmentdevelopmen5739 4 роки тому +1

    You're being smooth while the other guy is flooring it...

  • @TheElementbdr
    @TheElementbdr 6 місяців тому

    how much do you weigh??

  • @premix3663
    @premix3663 5 років тому +1

    the newer the 450s get worse as the years go by, not sure if its just the pipes or the engine style, but older 450s had alot more deeper louder sound to it, the newer 450s sound like fart machines.

  • @modernrider1398
    @modernrider1398 4 роки тому

    I bought a 2013 today and rode it on a dirt road. The bike is basically brand new because the owner put lots of work into it and never put many miles on it. He’s getting older and was like fuck this kickstarter. Not a trail bike but should be great for the track!

  • @ryanpablo4688
    @ryanpablo4688 5 років тому +1

    which state are you from?

  • @gio_6389
    @gio_6389 5 років тому

    I have the same bike but a 250, I think I have the stock exhaust or a FmF, shits hella loud

  • @Lkom24
    @Lkom24 5 років тому +1

    3:07 you can tell you really wanted to air that thing out past the other rider like, yeah Im ridin a kx 450 try an catch me

  • @walterryniak7232
    @walterryniak7232 4 роки тому

    i can see myself wrapping my bike and body around one of those trees though

  • @BladeBarn
    @BladeBarn 4 роки тому

    wanna see you riding a 150sx there

  • @tastypotato2732
    @tastypotato2732 5 років тому

    What’s your GoPro settings

  • @shadowdust72whisper49
    @shadowdust72whisper49 3 роки тому

    I can’t imagine this bike as being loud. I guess I am a dinosaur I am use to the two strokes

  • @billykunitz6466
    @billykunitz6466 5 років тому +1

    i had a 15 and things was ridiculously loud compared to my buddy yz450

    • @noahranker4133
      @noahranker4133 5 років тому

      Billy Kunitz Yamahas sound like shit stock

  • @Faisal-vg6ph
    @Faisal-vg6ph 3 роки тому

    Power yz or kx?

  • @MotoBuilds
    @MotoBuilds 4 роки тому

    I just picked up a 2015 Kx450f to buy and flip, needed a new transmission...but after riding it, i'm going to keep it. I have a video about it on my channel for anyone interested.

  • @toodanderson351
    @toodanderson351 5 років тому

    Exhaust coming?

  • @DMC619
    @DMC619 2 роки тому +1

    How could you not be into riding😂

  • @Palmdalebandit_
    @Palmdalebandit_ 3 роки тому

    I want a 15 again

  • @tonyyayo4525
    @tonyyayo4525 5 років тому +6

    Lord that tree at 5. Why leave that tree there, ...jeeeze...sigh

  • @garycurtis891
    @garycurtis891 5 років тому +1

    Love to see you on a 490 Maico you was smooth on that Honda be good to see

  • @MaisieLockwood06
    @MaisieLockwood06 5 років тому

    How did the kx450f bike feel Zach

  • @ozgurguneyli6066
    @ozgurguneyli6066 4 роки тому

    Camera?

  • @AngelMartinez-id4vn
    @AngelMartinez-id4vn 5 років тому

    You should down shift on those turns you’ll get more power

  • @patzkarl4686
    @patzkarl4686 5 років тому +1

    nice track, awesome moto!😎💪🤘

  • @weirdshibainu
    @weirdshibainu 5 років тому +1

    Wish they made this a barely street legal enduro