One of the quads I still really want to test drive, it was my second choice for 450s easy. I've had good luck with Kawasaki quads in recent years, they're pretty reliable machines. The reverse is a nice touch, but rarely do you need reverse on a 450, my DS 450 can pivot around one wheel when I hit the throttle, so reverse isn't necessary. It'd be cool to ride since the DS and KFX make their power at different rpm, the DS is mid-top end strong, while a KFX is low-mid range strong.
i wouldn't mind riding a stock kfx to see how they feel..never had a chance, mine came from monster pro circuit kawi so it was already done to the nuts
My husband just recently purchased me my 2008 KFX 450r..he has LTR450. I couldnt agree more the ltr handles like a dream. however my kfx is really torky. but its like riding on a skateboard. Having problems getting the suspension dialed in for me....but I will always rider her like i stole her!!
@IceCreamSteve1 This is a good quad. I don't know why everyone is hating on the kawi. It's all about what you ride. MX, trail, or xc racing. This quad will do all of those with a few mods depending on what u want to race. Honestly, a good rider will take any quad and win with it. So pick a color and race, cause their all good quads for what they are built for =)
its pretty good, my only complaint is the suspension, the front shocks are a little soft. nothing major though. just a small bit plush, racing it is fun as hell. it has the best handling i have ever experienced.
@MrBossilini i have and 08 kfx 450 and it depends on how you ride it, if you slam the throttle right off the start you will pull a wheelie but after coming out of a corner when you already have speed and momentum it shoudnt lift.
@IceCreamSteve1 oh cool thanks, yeah i dont weigh too much though so i like a light quad that i can really throw around. but idk when this trx is way to outdated for racing ill be interested to see what alls on the market. i had no idea the ltr weighed so much though they already are pretty slow as is.
lol ppl stop argueing on the comments page lol. we all like different bikes for different reasons. i like this bike coz of the alloy and fuel injection. also it looks nice (not that it matters). at the end of the day its 450cc it goes like crazy lol
Maybe a little, but more for a lower center of gravity. Won't tip over as easily in a turn because on a motocross track aerodynamics won't very often come into play because they don't often go fast enough for aerodynamics to have a large effect.
@vetryder true bill balance is goood but i think a lot of people could compete mostly pros beat us at endurance and a little skill not enough to win on a blaster w worn tires
i heard there was a recall on these. the brackets mounting the fuelpump can break and cause a leak which can cause a fire. im getting a kfx450r and is it something to be concerned about? should i have them fix it before i buy it?
@danil1911 go with the kfx450! believe it or not it has more power than the raptor and if you are going to be riding trails you will want the reverse on the kfx.
kawsaki made this quad for racers and mostly to fit trails well too.. their idea was good to make it a all around quad with race specs for those who want to enter in competition. this quad stocks isnt that great, just a few upgrades and it transforms into a beast.. i loved the quad and if i had to change it would change for a new KFX 2013 (mine is 2008). cant say that raptors look good too.
@IceCreamSteve1 well yeah 394 pretty close to 400 but the basic idea is it's pretty heavy for jumping 100 footers and that kind of thing. i would buy one in a heartbeat if it weighed less.
It depends on how it has been ridden, taken cair of, what kind of parts are on it. But the second it leaves the show room its only worth about half of what you paid regardless if you rode it or not.
@BWRProductions lol the 09 ltr450 weighs 414.5 lbs stock. its really not that bad, better than 450 lbs haha it would be like an 00' model 400ex. ahh its more of the rider than it is the bike anyways., as long as you can control the quad well there should be no "flight" problems lol. i added u as a friend btw.
@fox13z400 but the Kaw has reverse and that is something you need for everything but moto. also, mag tests aside, all the 450's are competitive. In the real world it's also about the rider. Bill Ballance riding a Blaster with worn out tires could smoke you and your Suzi 450.
@gmrtg1414 hey i have a warrior 350, needs a rebuild so i might just sell it and get this quad here i like the reverse. does this quad lift easily in the front end and shit ? i dont want to spend 5000$ (used) and not be impressed , or i will just keep the warrior , any input helps thanks , and i ride trails mostly is this good quad for that ?
can anyone tell me what it would cost to put 13:1 pistons in a kfx 450 and how much of a gain in speed and hp. also thinking of putting a intake and k&a filter as well, just dont know what ones are good. help?
@Quaddriver2 everything there always working on them. most cant finish the 2nd moto. im not sure specifically what breaks i just here the people say they regret buying them.
ive rode all three of them too and I would have to say the zuki is best once u put a cherry bomb in it. Then it will beat a kfx and yami with no problem. And as far as handling goes the kawi has the worst handling of them all by far. However it does have better acceleration then the zuki stock but like i said once u add a cherry bomb the suzuki wins. And as far as reverse ur right u cant beat it. I love how easy i tis to use and where its at and it is an addition i think all quads need.
@IceCreamSteve1 I wish I could like them. The features are nice, the bike looks sick and the bike is fairly well built. The problem is the weight which is 400 dry, where all the other 450s are near that in wet weight (not sure why Allen calls it lighter then most others) and the fact that it is aimed at a GNCC type market. Not that my Trx450r is much better but I think for this bike is overrated thanks to 12 year old fan-boys as is most Kawasaki stuff. It doesn't compare to a Yfz450r though.
u hardly ever see a kawie at a local race, me and my buddies all ride ltrs, ive looked at the kawies, but i think, in my humble, and prob aint worth shit, opinion, kawies have to step up their game a lil... not saying they are bad bikes, just def not for my team.
@fox13z400 Exactly, i dont think anyone could have said it better! "dasa" lol j/k but yeah man, a few extra dollars into it and you can do pretty much whatever you wanted to do with it.
I think Kawa and ltr are the best out there .. cuz yfz is sucks I have one and the pipe get so hot and burn u leg whit out u touching it the way the make it is orrible
that quad is more ment for the woods and in the woods its just too twitchy. it likes to vear off course to much. and if u put a cherry bomb into the ltr it will beat a kfx. the cherry bomb only cost $40 thats nothing
@cell419ohio HAHA dude i left that a year ago, when i first bought my 450R and i still have it, why dont you take a look at my videos before you decide im on a 90 xD hahaha
he right. the yamaha and zuki would beat this quad. Even the mags rate this quad as last in like all their 450 tests. my ltr450 would destroy it. I no that for a fact cause my friend just got a '08 kfx450r and even he says mine has instant power and his lags more than mine. plus mine handles way better and its suspension is better.
hahaha what a joke. Honda is def not the best. Honestly all the 450s are so close anymore. You really just need to go out and look or if possible ride them and buy the one you like. I personally liked the KFX450 or YFZ450. Thats why i ride a Kawi. But hahahah ive recked many hondas many times hahaha
YA!!! This quad is the BEST!!! I have one and it kicks ASS!! LOVE IT!!
for trail riding KFX may be the best choice cause of reverse... i have it and love it! still the reverse is very usefull and was the seller to me :D
That looks like one of the most fun tracks in the world!
One of the quads I still really want to test drive, it was my second choice for 450s easy. I've had good luck with Kawasaki quads in recent years, they're pretty reliable machines. The reverse is a nice touch, but rarely do you need reverse on a 450, my DS 450 can pivot around one wheel when I hit the throttle, so reverse isn't necessary. It'd be cool to ride since the DS and KFX make their power at different rpm, the DS is mid-top end strong, while a KFX is low-mid range strong.
Del garage también lo sacás sin poner marcha atrás? Y del remolque, aceleras y pasas por encima del auto/camioneta?
Looks like an awesome quad.
i wouldn't mind riding a stock kfx to see how they feel..never had a chance, mine came from monster pro circuit kawi so it was already done to the nuts
@MrBossilini aslo this is a really good trail riding quad, we take it out trail riding quite often
My husband just recently purchased me my 2008 KFX 450r..he has LTR450. I couldnt agree more the ltr handles like a dream. however my kfx is really torky. but its like riding on a skateboard. Having problems getting the suspension dialed in for me....but I will always rider her like i stole her!!
@IceCreamSteve1 This is a good quad. I don't know why everyone is hating on the kawi. It's all about what you ride. MX, trail, or xc racing. This quad will do all of those with a few mods depending on what u want to race. Honestly, a good rider will take any quad and win with it. So pick a color and race, cause their all good quads for what they are built for =)
its pretty good, my only complaint is the suspension, the front shocks are a little soft. nothing major though. just a small bit plush, racing it is fun as hell. it has the best handling i have ever experienced.
@MrBossilini i have and 08 kfx 450 and it depends on how you ride it, if you slam the throttle right off the start you will pull a wheelie but after coming out of a corner when you already have speed and momentum it shoudnt lift.
cool quad !
@Rappy700SE yeah you canrace it stock but i would get maxxis razr mx tires first
If i'm just getting a quad to have fun on and trail ride, no racing what would be a good one that is pretty low maitenance and fast?
@IceCreamSteve1 oh cool thanks, yeah i dont weigh too much though so i like a light quad that i can really throw around. but idk when this trx is way to outdated for racing ill be interested to see what alls on the market. i had no idea the ltr weighed so much though they already are pretty slow as is.
is this quad reliable? is it high maintanance?
lol ppl stop argueing on the comments page lol.
we all like different bikes for different reasons. i like this bike coz of the alloy and fuel injection. also it looks nice (not that it matters). at the end of the day its 450cc it goes like crazy lol
@ETM299 what breaks whole the time?
Maybe a little, but more for a lower center of gravity. Won't tip over as easily in a turn because on a motocross track aerodynamics won't very often come into play because they don't often go fast enough for aerodynamics to have a large effect.
@vetryder true bill balance is goood but i think a lot of people could compete mostly pros beat us at endurance and a little skill not enough to win on a blaster w worn tires
i heard there was a recall on these. the brackets mounting the fuelpump can break and cause a leak which can cause a fire. im getting a kfx450r and is it something to be concerned about? should i have them fix it before i buy it?
are these atvs good for the trails
@danil1911
go with the kfx450! believe it or not it has more power than the raptor and if you are going to be riding trails you will want the reverse on the kfx.
im not sure about times and shit, but it runs great! im guna get a couple mods on it in the near future and post a vid of it :D
were is that located?
kawsaki made this quad for racers and mostly to fit trails well too.. their idea was good to make it a all around quad with race specs for those who want to enter in competition. this quad stocks isnt that great, just a few upgrades and it transforms into a beast.. i loved the quad and if i had to change it would change for a new KFX 2013 (mine is 2008). cant say that raptors look good too.
@BWRProductions the dry weight is 394 lbs man. and yeah i know what you mean.
which is better suzuki or kawasaki?
wats a better colour for this bike the red n black the white n black or the original green n black
@IceCreamSteve1 well yeah 394 pretty close to 400 but the basic idea is it's pretty heavy for jumping 100 footers and that kind of thing. i would buy one in a heartbeat if it weighed less.
I'd like to ride one. Never ridden anything but the TRX450's.
Whats the max weight limit on these? Do they have adjustable shocks?
It depends on how it has been ridden, taken cair of, what kind of parts are on it. But the second it leaves the show room its only worth about half of what you paid regardless if you rode it or not.
@BWRProductions lol the 09 ltr450 weighs 414.5 lbs stock. its really not that bad, better than 450 lbs haha it would be like an 00' model 400ex. ahh its more of the rider than it is the bike anyways., as long as you can control the quad well there should be no "flight" problems lol. i added u as a friend btw.
is this quad any good for mx in stock form?
i got one with trinity stage 4 race pipe, race clutch, well actuall y too much to list itssss fucking beast and allllot of power
@fox13z400 but the Kaw has reverse and that is something you need for everything but moto. also, mag tests aside, all the 450's are competitive. In the real world it's also about the rider. Bill Ballance riding a Blaster with worn out tires could smoke you and your Suzi 450.
original green and black. or you can get the all black monster energy edition.
@gmrtg1414 hey i have a warrior 350, needs a rebuild so i might just sell it and get this quad here i like the reverse. does this quad lift easily in the front end and shit ? i dont want to spend 5000$ (used) and not be impressed , or i will just keep the warrior , any input helps thanks , and i ride trails mostly is this good quad for that ?
sae motor and trans. jus diff suspension setups between the kfx and ltr.
sick
yea thats true. idk why i left those few things out
can anyone tell me what it would cost to put 13:1 pistons in a kfx 450 and how much of a gain in speed and hp. also thinking of putting a intake and k&a filter as well, just dont know what ones are good.
help?
already watched them man, sick shit
did you ever consider he may be a better rider?
@Quaddriver2 everything there always working on them. most cant finish the 2nd moto. im not sure specifically what breaks i just here the people say they regret buying them.
I want to get one
i race a kawi, i like it more then my friends yfz for sure feels smaller, and handles better for me
louazy review by an oldman,come on!!! mekae a good one
ive rode all three of them too and I would have to say the zuki is best once u put a cherry bomb in it. Then it will beat a kfx and yami with no problem. And as far as handling goes the kawi has the worst handling of them all by far. However it does have better acceleration then the zuki stock but like i said once u add a cherry bomb the suzuki wins. And as far as reverse ur right u cant beat it. I love how easy i tis to use and where its at and it is an addition i think all quads need.
All the 450's were weighed dry weight. 394 ibs is the KFX with a full tank of gas.
@IceCreamSteve1 I wish I could like them. The features are nice, the bike looks sick and the bike is fairly well built. The problem is the weight which is 400 dry, where all the other 450s are near that in wet weight (not sure why Allen calls it lighter then most others) and the fact that it is aimed at a GNCC type market. Not that my Trx450r is much better but I think for this bike is overrated thanks to 12 year old fan-boys as is most Kawasaki stuff. It doesn't compare to a Yfz450r though.
or itp quadcross tires
a honda 300ex or 400ex would be good...they arnt race bikes (but u can make them one if u wont) there low maintenance
hope this helps
what are u talking about?
@1987quadracer im with yamaha 450r hbu
DASA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
KFX, the Kawi can defiantly Blast the dunes
lol the begining was epic.
Parecía q andaba mi mamá de 90 años en el cuatri.
Off-Road market is the hardcore racing market. Hare Scrambles will make a man out of you.
Get the Kawasaki 450r. It's got an aluminum frame and a strong ass motor.
u hardly ever see a kawie at a local race, me and my buddies all ride ltrs, ive looked at the kawies, but i think, in my humble, and prob aint worth shit, opinion, kawies have to step up their game a lil... not saying they are bad bikes, just def not for my team.
dude wtf with xmoto16 and 007txboy rhyming
@fox13z400 Exactly, i dont think anyone could have said it better! "dasa" lol j/k but yeah man, a few extra dollars into it and you can do pretty much whatever you wanted to do with it.
he has a job. did you not hear him say "i own ct racing?"
I think Kawa and ltr are the best out there .. cuz yfz is sucks I have one and the pipe get so hot and burn u leg whit out u touching it the way the make it is orrible
Damn so all 450 are suck then
@TRX400ex7681 good luck with that,they pretty much never recover stolen goods,unless they happen to come across it randomly...
yea. thats alright dude.
i like it but personally i dont think the kawasaki is that popular
yes but thats because its a motocross bike and 2 wheelers are faster than 4 wheelers n i hav prove. coz a 90cc 2 wheeler beat my 125cc quad
That's ok, we all forget things. Plus, I like to be a nice TH-cam replier. No nasty, hateful comments from me.
that quad is more ment for the woods and in the woods its just too twitchy. it likes to vear off course to much. and if u put a cherry bomb into the ltr it will beat a kfx. the cherry bomb only cost $40 thats nothing
Their MX Bikes are popular haha thanks to Ryan Villipoto
yeah a like
Idk why but my buddies ltr450 is alittle faster than my kfx450r and there both stock
these r nice quads. but i would still take my ltr450 over it.
@cell419ohio HAHA dude i left that a year ago, when i first bought my 450R and i still have it, why dont you take a look at my videos before you decide im on a 90 xD hahaha
low to the ground for better aerodynamics
get a ktm 450 XC they own every 450 exept ktm SX model
I'd rather race it than joy ride with it this thing is made to be ripped on u can tell just by the pur of the engine
he right. the yamaha and zuki would beat this quad. Even the mags rate this quad as last in like all their 450 tests. my ltr450 would destroy it. I no that for a fact cause my friend just got a '08 kfx450r and even he says mine has instant power and his lags more than mine. plus mine handles way better and its suspension is better.
great job on those whoops lol
My TRX450 R is def lighter than my KFX450
probably stock pipe, i just bought a brand new 2006 trx 450 and to be honest it sounds kinda shitty
I have the same model,kawasaki kfx450r,is great and very faster.
yfz
nahh man the yfz450r will smoke any kfx450r
I cant read lips
AND o_0!
hahaha what a joke. Honda is def not the best. Honestly all the 450s are so close anymore. You really just need to go out and look or if possible ride them and buy the one you like. I personally liked the KFX450 or YFZ450. Thats why i ride a Kawi. But hahahah ive recked many hondas many times hahaha
...it has reverse...? lol
hahaha DASA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Gag
Honda TRX700XX is better for me
why is it so ugly though. jesus, the frame and the plastics are ugly.
dude ur talkin about a fushin 125 that quad is gay so go away.
I'm not feeling this. It hella sucks!
the front is damn ugly!!
this quad is shit. not really a good power band, to high and narrow.