Kris Keefer Compares 2023 Kawasaki KX450SR vs Stock KX450 Bike

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  • Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
  • The 2023 Kawasaki KX450SR (Special Racer) is here, and Keefer breaks down the differences from the standard KX450, where those changes are felt on the track, if you’re able to feel the difference from last year’s KYB KX450SR setting versus the 2023 Showa setting and if all of this is worth the price difference for the consumer.
    Keefer is also joined by Eddie Laret for this video. For reference, Laret is 235 lbs compared to Keefer at 170 lbs.
    Track: Glen Helen Raceway
    Film: Spencer Owens
    Edit: Simon Cudby
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 38

  • @jonathangoglin4047
    @jonathangoglin4047 Рік тому +8

    I’ve been on a Kawasaki for the last 6 years now. Super cool bike, you get a lot for the money. However I switched back to the 250 a couple years ago with no plans to ride 450 ever again. The 250 is so much more fun for my riding style. I’d buy it if Kawasaki made a 250SR

    • @Davido50
      @Davido50 Рік тому +1

      That's the bike to get for any Kawasaki guys for sure! I'm a vet guy ..but I'm even interested. Go for it! -NY

    • @Davido50
      @Davido50 Рік тому +3

      450 bikes are too much power for most really.

  • @JohnHolka
    @JohnHolka Рік тому +5

    So hard to beat these bikes🔥💯

  • @racebiketuner
    @racebiketuner Рік тому +1

    Damping reduces vibration. Dampening makes something wet.

  • @2216sammy
    @2216sammy Рік тому +5

    2022 SR450 is better .

    • @shawntblin5423
      @shawntblin5423 Рік тому +2

      Agreed

    • @williamschuman4951
      @williamschuman4951 Рік тому +2

      Oh yea, for sure

    • @sdb92
      @sdb92 Рік тому +1

      @C.Nash Are you saying this because of the KYB suspension, right? If so, and own one, could you elaborate on that? Because l understand the rest of the bike is just like the ‘22 version. Anyway, thank you for any info that you may provide.

    • @deathwish6778
      @deathwish6778 Рік тому

      It better be for the price difference

  • @garrickpridemore413
    @garrickpridemore413 Рік тому +1

    I want to learn all about this whole suspension setup stuff, but it's just soooo foreign to me right now. Where can I just learn the basics and learn to build from there? I own a 2017 KX 250F and am about 186 lbs. and am trying to figure out how to set up my suspension to best suit my weight/riding style.

  • @williamschuman4951
    @williamschuman4951 Рік тому +3

    I was thinking about the 2022 but not the 2023, now I’m leaning toward the 2023 Yamerhammer 450

    • @Davido50
      @Davido50 Рік тому

      Can't beat either. Both excellent. I'd choose Yamaha if they were avail near me. Sold out! -Ohio

  • @shawntblin5423
    @shawntblin5423 Рік тому +10

    Should have kept the kayaba forks.

    • @williamschuman4951
      @williamschuman4951 Рік тому +4

      100% correct

    • @nickp8373
      @nickp8373 Рік тому +6

      Jett Lawrence seems to have no issues with the Showa’s. Weekend warriors are funny. I would happily take either one.

    • @sdb92
      @sdb92 Рік тому +2

      @@nickp8373 LOL! You’re so clueless if you believe that Lawrence bike’s Showa fork is any close to the one on the Kawie SR that now that is funny! Not to mention that forks are spec’d for every specific brand and model. Again, flat out clueless! 🙄

    • @Davido50
      @Davido50 Рік тому

      Don't think it will make much difference at all. Not for high level riders!

    • @nickp8373
      @nickp8373 Рік тому +1

      @@sdb92 Like I said Weekend warriors are hilarious. 🥱

  • @giovannicastignani524
    @giovannicastignani524 Рік тому +1

    With all my respect but the KX 450 SR does not come with A-Kit Showa suspensions.

  • @Kawiboy
    @Kawiboy Рік тому +1

    Come on. Your not 220 brother ... Unless ur 5' 7' ... This bike is more than ANY over weight average Vet needs. Buy stock and go ride.. Put him on an old 426 and he ain't no better on that.. Appreciate it ... Movin on ✌️

  • @jonruger
    @jonruger Рік тому +1

    I didn’t even think of the SR when I was buying my new bike this fall. I want to ride one so bad I love the Kawi it feels like my 07 Honda did.

  • @canamxmr4760
    @canamxmr4760 Рік тому +1

    What’s the chances you can nudge Travis Preston in the Yamaha group to release a special racer version as well?

    • @herbcanter2114
      @herbcanter2114 Рік тому

      I would choose a 2023 stock YZ450F for THOUSANDS less myself . It STILL has a stronger engine , better suspension and a vastly superior engine mapping system which is handlebar mounted . This bike still doesn't have a handlebar mounted mapping system , all the other bikes do.

    • @canamxmr4760
      @canamxmr4760 Рік тому

      @@herbcanter2114 I’ve done the custom route. If there was a “factory edition” or “sr” 250F I’d get one.

  • @worldwide1873
    @worldwide1873 Рік тому

    What’s your opinion with this kx450sr vs the yz450f?

  • @damienhouques6379
    @damienhouques6379 Рік тому

    Hi Kris, what is your opinion about installing a Rekluse Radius CX clutch on 450 ?

  • @kochj0713
    @kochj0713 Рік тому

    I heard there wasn’t any head work done all it really is is the ECU mapping and exhaust

  • @stephenmiley5804
    @stephenmiley5804 Рік тому

    Front brake feel is easily fixed by sliding brake master cylinder to the left so you only use 2 fingers on fatter part of the lever plus it gives little better leverage ratio to get it closer to a brembo. At least that is my solution :-)

  • @dustin9035
    @dustin9035 Рік тому +1

    3:33, really?

  • @nbeezys
    @nbeezys Рік тому

    What a shame. Racer X you can do much better

  • @trevorortiz3046
    @trevorortiz3046 Рік тому

    ----15,000. (15.7) for me

  • @mxdirtcarver9203
    @mxdirtcarver9203 Рік тому

    🆘 Don’t buy a 23’ because the new 24’ is coming….

  • @williamkazynski615
    @williamkazynski615 Рік тому +3

    Jason stop being a Julie. BamBam Barcia trumps Anderson all the way. 51 rules, he's aggressive, & Factory GasGas TLD is tops. Peace out.bK819