I loved the look's of my old faithfull 1987 KX 125.raced mx and hare scrambles and it never let me down once.After it was stolen I got a 1991 CR 250 but to this day I only miss the KX125.
I've been following you for about a yr now...Your channel is 1 of a kind and awesome. Your collection is 1 that has to be worth a lot of $$ somewhere. TY for always giving us a walk down memory lane. My fav bike was my 1982 YZ80J as it was my 2nd bike & what I learned to race on. I had 3 of them, all set up different.
@@ghpjerry yes i was scared of it at first and man that thing would swap if you let off the gas in the whoops but that midrange was hard hitting for an 80, my friends had an 83 rm 80 no low end all top end a 1980 yz 80 hard hitting and revved far but slower ,another had a 1980 cr 80 another bike with zero low end and way slower ......but my other friend had an 83 kx80 and it would beat me by three links every time...but the yz did have more low end hit
@@danielrelph6878 Yes! That power band on the high end was something else too. When we'd go up north to our cottage & to open that thing up in 6th gear I felt like I was flying! Oh the days. Now it takes all I have to hold on to my 97 CR250. lol
I had 1988 kx 500, 1989 kx 250, 1990 kx250, 1994 kx250 ( best kx and mx bike I ever owned, brill suspension, smooth engine and still wish I never part ex it for a 99 cr 250 ) Ps I now have the 2016 kxf 450 and love it also 👏
'90 to '92 KX Range Still looks Great - Had '91 KX250 with Blue Forks, Loved the Perimeter Frame, Wish they Made the 500 with the Perimeter Frame, That would be Sick! -Cheers👍😉🇦🇺
I had the 1985 KX80, the 1993 KX125, the 2006 KX250, then the 2013 KX450F. On a 2016 RMZ450 at the moment though haha. My personal favorite changes every year around June haha. I recon every year they bring out a bike, it's a dream machine 100%.
The picture of the 85' 125 first person on the track, I remember that ad! Great memories...Loved the 85' KX's....I remember when the 1990's came out and being amazed at what Kawasaki had done.....1990 was a really bold, the perimeter frame really set the standard and we still see it today...Question, Did the reliability of the 2006 KX improve over the 80's and 90's KX's ? I remember even the bolts would just break on their own in the 80's.
The 1990 KX 250 was the favorite bike of "The Chicken" Jeff Matiasevich too.. He almost one the series on that bike..really like to have one of those myself..
Those '81/82/83 kx models looked futuristic, uni track suspension, primitive disc brakes up front, crazy bodywork with the rear numberplates; I ended up riding Hondas , they had more parts availability
I definitely want a last gen kx125. That bodywork is my favorite. Otherwise I like 87 88 and 89. But I agree that the 88 and 89 rear fenders are messed up.
Being I'm an old MX'er from the 70's, I got one of the first 1974 KX 250's and again in 1978 one of the very first KX 250 A4's. I still love their old, but good looks... :)
The 1996 Kawasaki KX's with the purple tanks are like the most sought after year of the bikes. Especially these days when all the 80's, 90's stuff coming back in style. I also happen to have a 1996 KX60 with the purple tank & shroud. I love it. Great little bike, with some mods.
My two favorite years are on here...years that I also was lucky enough to own. Had a 1985 KX 80, and a 1990 KX 250. Both amazing bikes that I wished I still had.
I had a 1985 KX 125. Still remember delivered to my house for $1983.00 from our local dealer. I was 15 years old at the time. That year it was the fastest 125 available. I loved that damn bike.
The 1990 kx 250 was a good pick when that thing came out it was the hottest bike on the market it made the other bikes look ancient. But you missed a few the 83 and 84 kx 80s were so cool looking it made my 82 yz 80 irrelevant over night and that 84 kx 125 looked just like wards bike still love that rear fender. How about those first kx 250s 1978 79 they were cutting edge with the green shocks and gold swingarm. I also love the looks of the kx500 1985 i wanted one of those bad as well as the 1992 500 it was the desert king looked like a baja bike to me just needed a light. I also liked the 82 kx 125 first disc brake water cooled and for some reason back then i liked that numberplate fender it looked European to me.but tha #1 pick I bought a 2015 kx450f right when the 2016 came out they were sitting side by side and thought the 15 looked better not to mention it was way faster.
1993>1992 and 1994. The shroud graphics with the cartoon smoke are iconic now. Also, I loved everything about the looks of the last KX two strokes, especially that rear fender.
I personally think the 97 250 was the best looking because I had one. But in reality of all good looking MX bikes, Kawasaki does not leave you the best to choose from IMO. All through the 70's, 80's and half the 90's, it was one or two of the other colors that turned the most heads. It made Jeff Ward a bit of a loaner.
Do some videos of the Enduros!! Like the RMX and KDX Bikes...and I have a Question....Who in the heck started this hard, narrow, straight Seats???? I hate them! Love the saddle seats...
I loved my 1989 KDX200- weapon! Could you do an enduro clip? I'd like to see one on the 1997 ktm 250 exc 2 stroke. I still own one of these and it ia still a really nice bike to ride
1992 and 1993 kx line was the best looking to me. The 1994 also looked great. The 1990 and 1991 honerable mention for such a big overhaul from the 80s bikes
Great video! Grew up om Kawasaki and KX guys stick together.Team Green and high 5 s in the pits.My 2002 kx 250 with the Pro Circuit pro am team graphics looks the best! Last set of graphics and seat cover I have.Owned the bike since 2003.Old Earl May bike and I could not guess how many thousands I have in it.My old 94 kx 250 actually had more raw horse power.I remember my little brother's 1985 kx 80 was faster than his 90 kx 80 big wheel.So many posters of kx bikes on my wall and school locker.My 1987 kx 125 works replica was ugly compared to the 88 and 89 models I raced against.I get compliments all the time on my 02.Have the Transworld mag on my identical bike.Green Envy.Thanks for the video.Black wheels suck!
I have kx 250 2008 because im from italy in europe last year of 2stroke japan bikes its was 2008 .4me 2008 model its most beatiful of kawa production dirtbikes.bye
Second place bike. The Kawasaki kx250 1990.. I think in my opinion it's ugly and beautiful at the same time. The front looks to the future when it comes to motocross bikes. But the rear part is still stuck in the 80's. Just compare the side panels to the shrouds! I mean it's years apart!
Shane Williams Sorry I was never a fan of that particular design in stock condition at least. The 1999 pro circuit bikes and Ricky Carmichael‘s factory machines we’re both amazing looking but stock I was not impressed.
I kinda like the 125s with that single radiator back then. I truly hate Kawasaki's. I remember in the early 80s Team Green was giving bike's and parts to every local fast kid in So Cal. In 83 I had a support ride with Honda racing the 250 pro class. I got hurt late in the year and did not receive another ride in 84 because I wasn't heald by the start of the year. Kawasaki gave me bikes and parts and they were such trash I gave them back and bought my own Honda. Kawasaki = Trash. Look how many KXs are on the gate at Anaheim 1. Next to none.
And they still have more wins even when they're outnumbered so drastically. KTM stacks the field and still doesn't dominate. Kaws are the easiest to go fast on so they usually finish up front.
Hi tony love your vids, share your opinion mid 90s graphics, on that note what about a vid on the ugliest and rarest Mx bikes !! My iron is 1983 xr500r👍
I've always really liked the anodized blue forks.
I had a 91 with blue forks and always thought that they were a nice touch.
Wanna buy a set?
I'm still riding the 94 kx250. It's been a amazing bike all these years.
I ran a 94 KX125 for eight years. Can't complain.
Great bikes for sure would love to ride a kx250 two stroke 💚🤙
Absolutely fantastic video! WOW, I'm impressed! Rode Kawasaki since 1975 and love all these bikes! Again great job!
Just picked up a 1985 KDX200 a few weeks ago and I luv it great bike for trail riding very torqey
Nice video! my all time fav kawis are 2003 and 1990
Those are really good picks. I have an 02 125 and I so wish I would have waited one more year.
Love the 89s, the 92s, the 96, 97 and 2001. I had 92 and 2001 KX250. 89 KX80.
Great videos man! Please keep them coming. We all appreciate them
I'm really glad you made this channel Tony
THANKS
The 92 125 was Awesome. I loved how they flatten the the seat out where you slide to the front of the tank better when going around turns
Had 92 kx80 mad little bike awesome graphics
I loved the look's of my old faithfull 1987 KX 125.raced mx and hare scrambles and it never let me down once.After it was stolen I got a 1991 CR 250 but to this day I only miss the KX125.
I'll always love my first brand new bike. The 1984 KX 125 is still my favorite.
The 1994 KX look is the best for me. My dad bought me a brand new 94 KX80 big wheel that year.
I had an 85 kx250 and I still have a 1990 kx250 I bought new in 1989. This video brings back memory’s. Thank you!
I always liked the 89 kx 80s, not sure why just loved they way they looked. A little before my time it wasn't till 91 before I was on a new kx60.
I've been following you for about a yr now...Your channel is 1 of a kind and awesome. Your collection is 1 that has to be worth a lot of $$ somewhere. TY for always giving us a walk down memory lane. My fav bike was my 1982 YZ80J as it was my 2nd bike & what I learned to race on. I had 3 of them, all set up different.
My first bike was an 82 yz 80 when i was twelve....that thing was so much faster than any 80 before it.....until than darned 1983 kx80.
@@danielrelph6878 I was 11. Weren't they awesome??
@@ghpjerry yes i was scared of it at first and man that thing would swap if you let off the gas in the whoops but that midrange was hard hitting for an 80, my friends had an 83 rm 80 no low end all top end a 1980 yz 80 hard hitting and revved far but slower ,another had a 1980 cr 80 another bike with zero low end and way slower ......but my other friend had an 83 kx80 and it would beat me by three links every time...but the yz did have more low end hit
@@danielrelph6878 Yes! That power band on the high end was something else too. When we'd go up north to our cottage & to open that thing up in 6th gear I felt like I was flying! Oh the days. Now it takes all I have to hold on to my 97 CR250. lol
I had 1988 kx 500, 1989 kx 250, 1990 kx250, 1994 kx250 ( best kx and mx bike I ever owned, brill suspension, smooth engine and still wish I never part ex it for a 99 cr 250 )
Ps I now have the 2016 kxf 450 and love it also 👏
'90 to '92 KX Range Still looks Great - Had '91 KX250 with Blue Forks, Loved the Perimeter Frame, Wish they Made the 500 with the Perimeter Frame, That would be Sick! -Cheers👍😉🇦🇺
I had the 1985 KX80, the 1993 KX125, the 2006 KX250, then the 2013 KX450F. On a 2016 RMZ450 at the moment though haha. My personal favorite changes every year around June haha. I recon every year they bring out a bike, it's a dream machine 100%.
5:34. It is amazing how you can see a picture from 40 years ago from a magazine, in a vid today, and it feels like puberty all over again. :)
1990 definitely my favorite
never owned a Kawi offroad bike other than a 2001 KE100. now THAT bike ripped!
Me too I miss the green frame two stroke 250 Bring it back Kawasaki please ❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
The picture of the 85' 125 first person on the track, I remember that ad! Great memories...Loved the 85' KX's....I remember when the 1990's came out and being amazed at what Kawasaki had done.....1990 was a really bold, the perimeter frame really set the standard and we still see it today...Question, Did the reliability of the 2006 KX improve over the 80's and 90's KX's ? I remember even the bolts would just break on their own in the 80's.
The 1990 KX 250 was the favorite bike of "The Chicken" Jeff Matiasevich too.. He almost one the series on that bike..really like to have one of those myself..
Those '81/82/83 kx models looked futuristic, uni track suspension, primitive disc brakes up front, crazy bodywork with the rear numberplates; I ended up riding Hondas , they had more parts availability
This was awesome!
I definitely want a last gen kx125. That bodywork is my favorite. Otherwise I like 87 88 and 89. But I agree that the 88 and 89 rear fenders are messed up.
Being I'm an old MX'er from the 70's, I got one of the first 1974 KX 250's and again in 1978 one of the very first KX 250 A4's. I still love their old, but good looks... :)
The 1996 Kawasaki KX's with the purple tanks are like the most sought after year of the bikes. Especially these days when all the 80's, 90's stuff coming back in style.
I also happen to have a 1996 KX60 with the purple tank & shroud. I love it. Great little bike, with some mods.
My two favorite years are on here...years that I also was lucky enough to own. Had a 1985 KX 80, and a 1990 KX 250. Both amazing bikes that I wished I still had.
84 kx125 is my favorite ever. The 83 KX I like cause it's different
The colour purple is regarded as supremacy in Japanese so maybe this is why they used the colour purple great vlog
Really? I thought it was just a 90’s thing same with jet skis all the brands just made really colorful stuff
I had a 1985 KX 125. Still remember delivered to my house for $1983.00 from our local dealer. I was 15 years old at the time. That year it was the fastest 125 available. I loved that damn bike.
The 1990 kx 250 was a good pick when that thing came out it was the hottest bike on the market it made the other bikes look ancient. But you missed a few the 83 and 84 kx 80s were so cool looking it made my 82 yz 80 irrelevant over night and that 84 kx 125 looked just like wards bike still love that rear fender. How about those first kx 250s 1978 79 they were cutting edge with the green shocks and gold swingarm. I also love the looks of the kx500 1985 i wanted one of those bad as well as the 1992 500 it was the desert king looked like a baja bike to me just needed a light. I also liked the 82 kx 125 first disc brake water cooled and for some reason back then i liked that numberplate fender it looked European to me.but tha #1 pick I bought a 2015 kx450f right when the 2016 came out they were sitting side by side and thought the 15 looked better not to mention it was way faster.
1993>1992 and 1994. The shroud graphics with the cartoon smoke are iconic now.
Also, I loved everything about the looks of the last KX two strokes, especially that rear fender.
You can play Lacrosse with that KX "number plate rear fender". Loved in Europe. :)
I personally think the 97 250 was the best looking because I had one. But in reality of all good looking MX bikes, Kawasaki does not leave you the best to choose from IMO. All through the 70's, 80's and half the 90's, it was one or two of the other colors that turned the most heads. It made Jeff Ward a bit of a loaner.
Well put together brother. Hard to go past the 94 for me
stripped a 93 today. frame resprayed , piston in the post. shocks rebuilt. power valve polished. You know the score on what's coming next don't ya
Let's do a reliability top 10 between the manufacturers. Best and worst
Oh man that would get some guys flaming me for sure!
Yamaha 1st honda second with better build quality,kawasaki 3rd and a deserved last Suzuki thats my take after owning them all.
Do some videos of the Enduros!! Like the RMX and KDX Bikes...and I have a Question....Who in the heck started this hard, narrow, straight Seats???? I hate them! Love the saddle seats...
Cagiva had seats and ergos in the late 80's that are similar to the current crop. Back then, it was quite unique.
I know mine is not the popular opinion, but the green and gold '82's with rear fender number plate is my all time favorite, followed by the 79!
Great video mate!
Would like to get one of this green 250 two stroke monsters😂💚
Kawi fam🤙
Yeah great bikes in the day i had 84` 125 + 91`250
WoW, i owed half of these...
I loved my 1989 KDX200- weapon!
Could you do an enduro clip? I'd like to see one on the 1997 ktm 250 exc 2 stroke. I still own one of these and it ia still a really nice bike to ride
87,88,89 were the golden years for KAW
I like the 94 95 Kx. But I do like the all green on the 20 20s.
1990 KX Range #1 👍😉
I had a 1990 kx 125 back in 93. I wish I had it now.
1992 and 1993 kx line was the best looking to me. The 1994 also looked great.
The 1990 and 1991 honerable mention for such a big overhaul from the 80s bikes
92 94 kx 👌
Great video! Grew up om Kawasaki and KX guys stick together.Team Green and high 5 s in the pits.My 2002 kx 250 with the Pro Circuit pro am team graphics looks the best! Last set of graphics and seat cover I have.Owned the bike since 2003.Old Earl May bike and I could not guess how many thousands I have in it.My old 94 kx 250 actually had more raw horse power.I remember my little brother's 1985 kx 80 was faster than his 90 kx 80 big wheel.So many posters of kx bikes on my wall and school locker.My 1987 kx 125 works replica was ugly compared to the 88 and 89 models I raced against.I get compliments all the time on my 02.Have the Transworld mag on my identical bike.Green Envy.Thanks for the video.Black wheels suck!
Can’t believe the 98 didn’t get a mention best looking by far !! 🤦♂️
The 98 250 was MXA bike of the year. Had one for a little while.
2003 KX 250. Best of the Best
My personal best looking kx are the 87 models.
Green frame kx looks good
You didn’t mention Kawasaki self cleaning rims and why they stopped making them due to buckling?
Nice video.
I HAD A 94. knocked myself out cold on it lol
I read the tittle and thought...1990.
My favourite looking bike is the 92 kx
1969 238 Greenstreak #1
Do the best looking bikes from all manufacturers, not just kawi
William Bewley Check out my channel I have done one for Honda Suzuki KTM and Yamaha already. I will probably be doing one for Husqvarna as well
man i had a 03 kx125 and i crashed a raptor 700r so i had to sell it but now im lookin to get an 03 n up kx250
I loved the 1990 models big change and the 2006 models
Why wasn't the 93 on the list? Serious question
I loved the 1993s when they came out but i think they look a little cartoony now.
2016 #4, 1985 #1, KTM &Husqvarna have a more unique look than the big 4 IMO
If you trust Kawasaki’s Dyno numbers, the 2003 KX 250 has the highest HP motor ever produced. 55.74
The only thing worse than that KDX style rear fender is when people change it to a later fender, and it points upward, like an erection.
Why did u delete most of your vids?
03, all day
Coin toss for me of 90, 91 or 92 for best looking..
I love ur reviews bro, but you put tooo much weight in stock graphics. Most only last an hour anyhow
91 kx 80 or 125
I have kx 250 2008 because im from italy in europe last year of 2stroke japan bikes its was 2008 .4me 2008 model its most beatiful of kawa production dirtbikes.bye
Second place bike. The Kawasaki kx250 1990.. I think in my opinion it's ugly and beautiful at the same time. The front looks to the future when it comes to motocross bikes. But the rear part is still stuck in the 80's. Just compare the side panels to the shrouds! I mean it's years apart!
The KX450F Was a sex machine 2016-2018 and this year it came out ugly
99-02 wasnt even on there and theyre the best looking bikes of all time from any manufacturer. You sir need glasses.
Shane Williams Sorry I was never a fan of that particular design in stock condition at least. The 1999 pro circuit bikes and Ricky Carmichael‘s factory machines we’re both amazing looking but stock I was not impressed.
The Kawasaki's with the purple were the worst
The number one Bike is waaaaay Ugly!and its 4stroke! Bla!!!!!!
I kinda like the 125s with that single radiator back then. I truly hate Kawasaki's. I remember in the early 80s Team Green was giving bike's and parts to every local fast kid in So Cal. In 83 I had a support ride with Honda racing the 250 pro class. I got hurt late in the year and did not receive another ride in 84 because I wasn't heald by the start of the year. Kawasaki gave me bikes and parts and they were such trash I gave them back and bought my own Honda. Kawasaki = Trash. Look how many KXs are on the gate at Anaheim 1. Next to none.
And they still have more wins even when they're outnumbered so drastically. KTM stacks the field and still doesn't dominate. Kaws are the easiest to go fast on so they usually finish up front.
@@derrickzenner9300 Really? All you see are guys on the factory team otherwise guys know they're trash.
@@80smxpro41 Reed's last win was aboard a kaw. Even Millsaps won the monster energy cup on one. I agree they're not going to please everyone though.
Your knowledge of bikes is impressive thanks for sharing! The 1990 bikes were all just SO good looking across all brands huh?
Best year ever for bike appearance across the board IMO
The purple is awful
Hi tony love your vids, share your opinion mid 90s graphics, on that note what about a vid on the ugliest and rarest Mx bikes !! My iron is 1983 xr500r👍
90's KX's rule