This thing is awesome! At this stage in the game, for me (50+), I am sick of project bikes... This thing is buy it and ride it! Great work KK.... Thanks for the review.
This bike is Beautiful! i just ordered my boy, a 2022 KX85, for his upcoming 2022 Motocross season in VT, and NH, he did so amazing last year, his very first year, 3rd and 4th for Championship in both states and it was his first year, were so proud of him, Love ya Bud!
First of all I’m a two-stroke man an all away. But when you take a look at the tracks that they are riding on and the amount of air they are getting on some of these jumps if you were to try this on a two stroke you better make sure you got everything timed correctly.Now if you’re a solid Vet C Rider and have no interest in clearing jumps this bike is not worth the extra money. But if you’re a competitive person that hasn’t spent much time in the hospital ( like me). Then if you can afford it this would be a great bike for you.
Only thing more I’d like to see is aftermarket pegs. First contact point on the bike. Id pay 300 more dollars for this bike with some Ti footpegs. Since that would be a must for me anyways.
You cant talk about the price like that. Its IS Rediculous, and it IS killing the sport. Why do you think talent is drying up?? Same 6 to 8 guys in the 450 class for almost 10 years because the new kids are the rich spoiled kids. It's not about talent anymore, it's about being able to afford to ride all the time. Those that can afford it get better, regardless of talent level, they end up on top. It's pretty visible. Used clapped out pos is more than the last brand new 2smokers. Then, u drop a valve and it cost you THOUSANDS. Sounds awesome to me. Let's just keep plowing ahead and ignore everything. There will be no heat races in the future due to lack of entries. Its comming!!!
All the hype of KYB vs Showa needs to chill! Most have no idea what they are talking about and for good reason. These bikes are all valved and setup different. I get it, you don't know whats inside but it makes a difference! I can damn near guarantee these KYB's are valved like most other KYB setups like the KX250 and YZ's. (very similar) For some reason the showas have a different setup (talking the shock here) which for me is weak! Crap low speed dampening! IF you could tell a tuner I want X dampening curve you would have a very close feel between both. Why is Keefer saying the coatings make a difference? Did he forget the stock Showas have coatings too?? And the comment about these being AOS..? All the KYB's from 05 and on are AOS or SSS. This is just marketing, all current suspension is speed sensitive or (forks) Air/oil separate (Showa/KYB/WP)... Aside from the leaf spring mid in the kyb's there is not much difference as most think.
$3000 extra on top of the Insane base price?? Where do people get this money?? I want to ride so bad and cant freaking afford anything worth a shit. Have my own buisness too. I really really dont get it. How are guys actually young enough to NEED a top notch bike suppose to do? I feel so bad for those young guys. They cant buy a bike mowing lawns like we could. Or flipping burgers. We could flip burgers, and afford a cheap truck and the small payments for a BRAND NEW BIKE. kids would have to work lole 250 hours a week now! Sorry, rant over. Keffer, shut it with the price jabs next time so I dont have to explain reality again
inflation my friend and it's not only going to get worse and worse but also the speed at how fast it's going to get worse and worse is going to get faster and faster ....... i've always said the only difference between capitalism/socialism/& communism is how fast everything breaks down and turns into chaos ,,,,,, capitalism taking the longest / socialism in the middle / & communism the quickest ,,,,, but in the end for all three the haves will have it all and the have nots will hit a have nothing starvation breaking point where they all unite and a all out revolt happens and all the haves are killed and then the cycle will restart start over
I am still surprised every manufacturer doesn't use KYB. The best out of the box by a Mile suspension.
I’d like to try it on my 2022 CRF 250 , I’m pretty happy with what I have but I’d like to see how much better or different it could be
This thing is awesome! At this stage in the game, for me (50+), I am sick of project bikes... This thing is buy it and ride it! Great work KK.... Thanks for the review.
This bike is Beautiful! i just ordered my boy, a 2022 KX85, for his upcoming 2022 Motocross season in VT, and NH, he did so amazing last year, his very first year, 3rd and 4th for Championship in both states and it was his first year, were so proud of him, Love ya Bud!
What a beauty! I wonder if Kawie is making the KX450SR again for 2023…
Appreciate this one fellas 👍.. Old Vet myself and the insight and opinion your providing is fantastic 👊.. Old G 😉
Great bike. These 2022 SR's are gonna go way up in price now that the 2023 went back to Showa suspension.
you gotta love the Japanese nomenclature, "special racer"
Very thorough. Thanks Keef
If I’m going to be spending around 10K for a brand new KX 450, might as well throw another 3K for the SR. Such a sexy machine
Lovin' Sutherlinds' wide open outside lines!
Team GREEN!
Great review, I think it's worth the bread, and the clout of course.... just take off the Monster Claw....
great review ,, cheers
Good evaluation Kiefer. Thanks
First of all I’m a two-stroke man an all away. But when you take a look at the tracks that they are riding on and the amount of air they are getting on some of these jumps if you were to try this on a two stroke you better make sure you got everything timed correctly.Now if you’re a solid Vet C Rider and have no interest in clearing jumps this bike is not worth the extra money. But if you’re a competitive person that hasn’t spent much time in the hospital ( like me). Then if you can afford it this would be a great bike for you.
I would totally buy this thing if I was in the market for something like this.
Your damn rite 2 strokes! but gotta give props to the 4 strokes now a days anyways, if you can afford them, or afford to fix them!
Tell me about the couplers?
Not taking into account that the standard model can be had for $8000-$8500 pretty easily with a good dealer. So it’s closer to a $5000 difference
No chance in hell you're walking out of a dealership for 8k otd..If u can get that deal I'll buy 2..
I spent 8300 "out the door" for my 21. So ya Robert is spot on.
For a '21.. Best price I found the "22 for was 10.5k. Most dealers in SoCal want 12.5...
I bought it back in April in Connecticut... But ya California is messed up so i'm not surprised. Also look out of state. Not paying taxes helps.
@@BrianArdizoni23 Small world.. I'm from Hartford, used to race D34 and NESC..
Need this in a 250. Could prob build one though.
Why? So you can be slower than a 125 two stroke?
Im going to pick my kx450sr up own the 21st
Did you get it?
Very cool you got an older guy
Hey Keefer, I’ve got the 450sr sitting right in my house. What sag setting was you at?
Between 103 and 105 is usually perfect
Only thing more I’d like to see is aftermarket pegs. First contact point on the bike. Id pay 300 more dollars for this bike with some Ti footpegs. Since that would be a must for me anyways.
Anyone know what weight rider the KYB suspension is setup for on this sr bike ?
My question I have a 19 is it worth the money for the xtrig clamps?
No
No
Last dude said it builds up a charge from corner to corner, but looked like he was mid 1st gear lol
Gary can ride!!
PC packing lasted me about 6 hours
You cant talk about the price like that. Its IS Rediculous, and it IS killing the sport. Why do you think talent is drying up?? Same 6 to 8 guys in the 450 class for almost 10 years because the new kids are the rich spoiled kids. It's not about talent anymore, it's about being able to afford to ride all the time. Those that can afford it get better, regardless of talent level, they end up on top. It's pretty visible. Used clapped out pos is more than the last brand new 2smokers. Then, u drop a valve and it cost you THOUSANDS. Sounds awesome to me. Let's just keep plowing ahead and ignore everything. There will be no heat races in the future due to lack of entries. Its comming!!!
so killer
All the hype of KYB vs Showa needs to chill! Most have no idea what they are talking about and for good reason. These bikes are all valved and setup different. I get it, you don't know whats inside but it makes a difference! I can damn near guarantee these KYB's are valved like most other KYB setups like the KX250 and YZ's. (very similar) For some reason the showas have a different setup (talking the shock here) which for me is weak! Crap low speed dampening! IF you could tell a tuner I want X dampening curve you would have a very close feel between both. Why is Keefer saying the coatings make a difference? Did he forget the stock Showas have coatings too?? And the comment about these being AOS..? All the KYB's from 05 and on are AOS or SSS. This is just marketing, all current suspension is speed sensitive or (forks) Air/oil separate (Showa/KYB/WP)... Aside from the leaf spring mid in the kyb's there is not much difference as most think.
Put Ohlins internals in either and be done with it.
Keefer is a grifter
Nathan G. Szeliga Customs Purchase.
17:30🤣
2 strokes for ever
seen one today, beaut.
Gytr kit on yamaha and save your money
$3000 extra on top of the Insane base price?? Where do people get this money?? I want to ride so bad and cant freaking afford anything worth a shit. Have my own buisness too. I really really dont get it. How are guys actually young enough to NEED a top notch bike suppose to do? I feel so bad for those young guys. They cant buy a bike mowing lawns like we could. Or flipping burgers. We could flip burgers, and afford a cheap truck and the small payments for a BRAND NEW BIKE. kids would have to work lole 250 hours a week now! Sorry, rant over. Keffer, shut it with the price jabs next time so I dont have to explain reality again
inflation my friend and it's not only going to get worse and worse but also the speed at how fast it's going to get worse and worse is going to get faster and faster ....... i've always said the only difference between capitalism/socialism/& communism is how fast everything breaks down and turns into chaos ,,,,,, capitalism taking the longest / socialism in the middle / & communism the quickest ,,,,, but in the end for all three the haves will have it all and the have nots will hit a have nothing starvation breaking point where they all unite and a all out revolt happens and all the haves are killed and then the cycle will restart start over
It's way too expensive as a bike!! 2 strokes!!! 2 strokes!!!
That is the most beautiful bike on the circuit. Honda, Suzuki, KTM, gas gas, husky look like SHIT!
nah green looks blah , great overall bike would def buy but also would repaint all fenders another color the second i got it
Kawasaki needs to work on their reliability. Absolute worst out of them all