2022 Kawasaki KX 450 Bike Intro | Racer X Films

Kris Keefer and Gary Sutherlin break down the 2022 Kawasaki KX450 at Glen Helen Raceway. While there are no changes to the 2022 KX450 model compared to the 2021 KX450 model, Keefer still talks about the bike and its feel. Sutherlin, the 2017 National Hare and Hound Champion, rides the machine and provides his feedback as well. The duo chat about their different settings and what worked best for them, and what you can do to the bike to make you have that comfortable feeling you desire.
Film/edit: Spencer Owens
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[@brettmcneill7952]

I'd like to have a chat to whoever designed that muffler

[@chipper442]

Thank you for all the hard work Keefer.

[@ketonshaw4809]

Love the channel!

[@nickpeccarelli7593]

I went to a 240mm rear rotor on my 2020 KX450.
Ordered a Braking rotor, and a 2018 rear caliper mount. You only need those 2 parts.
And in a pinch, I can use the rear wheel on my 2021 KX250 if I get a flat or something else.
Only difference is the rim(2.15 on a 450, and 1.85 on a 250).
I use 110/90-19 tire on my 250(sometimes factory 250's run 120's depending on track and rider), and 120/80-19 on my 450.
The tire clears the swingarm.

[@k.h1365]

Damn gary should race a outdoor lol hes rippin!! I love my 2019 its the best bike ive ridden

[@souliog]

Gary was crushing the corners!

[@nickpeccarelli7593]

be nice if they made a 1/4 turn kit(Dzus fastener) where the 8mm bolt goes for the left number plate when accessing the air filter.
And side note, there's even less room in the 250 airbox, pain in the ass to get the air filter in and out.
I cut the backfire screen out of my air filter cages. I think No Toil makes a filter cage without the screen.

[@wildwhiskeywolf8198]

Kawasaki has always been my go to

[@pags1981]

This bike is so good out the box, Kawi and KTM ftw 🤙

[@masonhobbs8730]

KEEFFEERRRRRR!!

[@theozBandit]

"If you don't need the power of a 450"....
..anyone who thinks a dirtbike has too much power... has been sniffing too much glue...
(and needs to stay home and crochet themselves a nappy!)
Great vids guys...keep up great work..

[@det7474]

LOL! Even the Pros complain the have too much power.

[@anthonywells9288]

How does the KX compare to Honda/Yamaha on reliability?

[@chuckcrawford127]

Like you style. Non bias and to the 👉point

[@lorenzoromagosa3828]

How to get a hold of Chavez maps ?

[@rsmtuneremaps3505]

Btw. Nice riding style 👍🏼

[@claytonsmoothy314]

Is this video in fast forward?

[@jaywinters2483]

Kawi should have included the calibration tool like Yamaha did

[@billboard1894]

That muffler looks silly

[@Rips4Days]

Jesus that guy rips

[@devinirwin131]

Why do we need the whole pipe to be showing?

[@Stinky_sack]

Honestly it's that muffler keeping me from buying kawi

[@Mtb-Action]

I had a 2020 kawasaki 450 sold it after couple months hated it. Bought a yamaha best bike out there.

[@brettmcneill7952]

The kx muffler is just obnoxious

[@humpday2267]

What was the worst thing about the bike? Looking at the new generation of kx if I get sick of my 450r

[@tayaray]

That side plate cover is scandalous.

[@JR-pt7lg]

Damn. Couldn’t stand watching. Not going to be a fair review.