2024 Kawasaki KX450X TEST

#offroad #motocross #sports
Dirt Bike Magazine tests the 2024 Kawasaki KX450X in Southern California after some good rain. The X model is very similar to the motocross model in exception to its AT81 tires, kickstand and softer valved suspension. The all new bike has a new smart phone engine tune app, new engine, new Brembo front brake system, new air box, new frame, new exhaust, and more! See what editor Mark Tilley had to say after a full day of riding tight single track and wide open west coast style terrain!
NEW FOR 2024
UPDATED 449cc 4-STROKE ENGINE
NEW CYLINDER HEAD AND NEW STRAIGHT EXHAUST PORT AND CENTER EXHAUST
NEW POWER MODE SELECTION WITH A HANDLEBAR-MOUNTED SWITCH
NEW RIDEOLOGY CONNECTIVITY - CHANGE ENGINE MAPPING WITH YOUR SMARTPHONE
NEW KAWASAKI TRACTION CONTROL (KTRC) WITH A HANDLEBAR-MOUNTED SWITCH
NEW BREMBO BRAKE COMPONENTS FOR INCREASED CONTROLLABILITY
ERGO-FIT® ADJUSTABLE COMPONENTS FOR RIDE POSITION OPTIMIZATION
OFF-ROAD READY SUSPENSION, 18-INCH REAR WHEEL, SEALED CHAIN, SIDE STAND
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[@2216sammy]

@OtisFlint
2 weeks ago (edited)
The fact that they're still doing the close ratio 5 speed MX box, tiny fuel tank, no handguards, no skid plate, no dedicated mapping, etc in 2024 is astonishing. The only reason you buy the Kawi is the $3k discount at year end. I have Kawis, Yamahas, and Austrian bikes. The only reason to buy green is price and nostalgia, because i grew up on KXs. You'd be nuts to pay retail for one of these given the other options on the market.

[@Superdisco199]

All the Japanese 'x' models are a bit of a slap to the face with close ratio gearboxes etc. But kudos to kawasaki for being the only company moving towards rideability when all other oem's are making their bikes stiff as hell.

[@jaredgordon2798]

So your buying a kickstand and underscoring suspension

[@JamieKeefer]

Awesome machine. So glad Kawi is committed to off-road. My 2015 kx450f converted to off-road is a lumbering tank compared to the way this looks like it handles.

[@christhalassinos5574]

Its so beautiful bike!!!
In the future i will buy a used one !

[@elmidalynpatoc6450]

Wow nice bike kx450

[@GrotrianSeiler]

Nice!

[@ckupczynski]

I know in other countries they had a 300x out any word if that model is gonna hit the US market?

[@PNWRIPPA]

Riding off with his foot on the shifter had me confused for a sec lol

[@KlarenzXXX]

next please test the 2024 CRF450RX 😊

[@TheFreerider1987]

I hope they put a 6th gear in that bike in the next couple of years. Out in the desert it would really bring it up to another level.

[@dominic9279]

Gimme some blinkers give me a light

[@moto3463]

They are nice but they look very heavy for some reason.

[@maxrpm2215]

What it should be is a KDX300

[@dr.hugog.hackenbush9443]

**watches in KX500**

[@mikebishop6095]

Second comment

[@ObsidianFrog]

" Consumer " is a contemptible term for CUSTOMERS........