Building Your Own Kawasaki KX450SR | Racer X Garage Build

Photos: Spencer Owens
Text: Kris Keefer
Build: Rob Healy/Alan Lopa/Shane Smith
The 2023 Kawasaki KX450SR is a great bike, no doubt about it, but what if you want to build your own SR? What if you want to use the parts that you like in order to build the KX450 of your dreams? This is what Rob Healy did to his 2023 KX450. Rob enlisted some of the help of his industry friends to build the ultimate vet machine for him! He was looking for more low-end power that is ridable and smooth as well as a suspension package that was plush. Oh, and don’t forget that as a vet rider, you are now required to dress up your machine accordingly.
JE Pistons
13.5 High Compression Piston
jepistons.com
Boyko Racing
Port and Polished Head
boykoracing.com
Tokyomods
Vortex ECU, Mapping
tokyomods.com
Hinson
Complete Clutch Kit, Hinson Clutch Cover
hinsonracing.com
FMF
4.1 Exhaust System
fmfracing.com
VP Racing Fuels
U4.4 Fuel
vpracingfuels.com
Twin Air
Air Filter
twinair.com
Enzo Racing
Revalve and Springs
enzoracing.com
Works Chassis Lab
Titanium Motor Mounts
workschassislab.com
Ride Engineering
22mm Offset, Split Triple Clamp, Anti Twist Arm Out with Soft Poly Cones
rideengineering.com
Lightspeed
Carbon Fiber, Glide Plate, Countershaft Guard, Rear Brake Rotor Guard, Chain Guide, Front Disc Cover, Upper Fork Guards
lightspeedcarbon.com
Dubya
Wheel Assembly, Haan Hubs Magnesium, Excel Rims A60 with Spokes, Motion Pro Rim Locks and Rim Bands
dubyausa.com
Vortex
Sprockets 13/49, EK SRO2 Gold Chain
vortexracing.com
Pirelli
Scorpion MX Extra
Front 21in 80/100
Rear 19in 120/90
pirelli.com
Galfer
Wave Rotors with Steel Braided Brake Lines and Pads
galferusa.com
Ride Engineering
Front Brake Caliper
rideengineering.com
Works Connection
Radiator Braces, Fork Adjusters, Chain Blocks
worksconnection.com
Moto Hose
Blue Hoses
motohose.com
Hammerhead
Rear Brake Pedal, Shift Lever
hdmoto.com
ODI
Flight Bars, Emig Grips
odigrips.com
ASV
F4 Series Clutch and Front Brake
asvinventions.com
Motostuff
Titanium Pro Pegs
motostuff.com
SKDA
Graphics and Number Plates
us.skda.com.au
Motoseat
Black Cover with Ribs
motoseat.com
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[@torr-michaelbennetta9785]

Well thought out build. I also bought a stock KX450 and built my own SR. The KX is a great platform. Thanks Kris.

[@damonforrest1570]

That Kawasaki runs like a dream.🤙💯✌️🙏🇺🇸👊

[@davidkanalos6710]

Track looks amazing 👏

[@davidciesielski8251]

Thanks!!

[@king_ryder]

Woah

[@jophis2852]

What bend are the ODI bars?

[@quadcityracing]

What’s the oem triple clamp offset for the 2023 and the new 2024?

[@AntoineCS2]

23mm

[@nwekefriday4342]

Hi