Kawasaki's X Factor: Are the 2023 KX450X and KX250X the ultimate do-it-all cross-country bikes?

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 13 พ.ย. 2022
  • Take some of the best motocross bikes on the planet and make them suitable for off-road and enduro racing. That's just what Kawasaki has done with the new X-model 250 and 450 four-strokes.
    We learn exactly what's different on these mean green machines and MotoHead's Dave Willet puts them through their paces at a lush venue.
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  • @PBmxer
    @PBmxer ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I have the 22 kx250x. I was surprised how much I liked it right out of the gate. I ride it on all terrain. It even does really well in hard enduro conditions. Brilliant bike!

    • @MotoHead
      @MotoHead  ปีที่แล้ว

      Good to know!

  • @GrotrianSeiler
    @GrotrianSeiler ปีที่แล้ว

    Kawasaki seem at the top of their game. So many improvements for 2023, across many of their bikes. So so appealing.

  • @RIDEreviewRELOAD
    @RIDEreviewRELOAD 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Jus added a 2022 250 to the stable. Fantastic!

  • @two-up
    @two-up ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi great material very nice ride ;)

  • @DN4AGDX
    @DN4AGDX ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Put a 3 gallon fuel tank with a brake and headlight and it would be almost perfect. IMO.

  • @MindlessPrimate
    @MindlessPrimate 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Anyone know what light kit is on that? I got a 2023 250x and want to ride at night

  • @gareththornton3917
    @gareththornton3917 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi dave what's the best choice the yam wr 250 or this many thanks

  • @kevinholscher2172
    @kevinholscher2172 ปีที่แล้ว

    How long can you ride with it before refueling?

  • @aaronj8600
    @aaronj8600 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If they put the Klx450r gearing in it , I’d buy one tomorrow

  • @aliennetwork08
    @aliennetwork08 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m really leaning toward the 250X for my next bike . Kx100 can sit for a while hahah or sell

  • @crisibarra6850
    @crisibarra6850 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Which headlight is that on the KX450X ??

  • @jongib6096
    @jongib6096 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great bikes. Love these Moto X versions .. But the YZ250FX is better with that suspension and 6 speed transmission imo

  • @EGGZ1983
    @EGGZ1983 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice review. Just a question. I've ridden mostly trails on a mx bike (KX450F) would it be Silly for me to get a 250x for the tighter stuff.. simply because of my height and weight. 6ft 7, 110kg. Would the 250x feel tiny and bottom out because of settings or do you think i can adjust to suit?

    • @zaneelliot6963
      @zaneelliot6963 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's never silly to own more bikes

  • @kica-0802
    @kica-0802 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Engine level things change ?

  • @stefanc2242
    @stefanc2242 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Do they offer the lighting kit for the states? I haven’t seen anything for them and would love a headlight on mine.

    • @tennredneck101
      @tennredneck101 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same. Did you find one? I can’t find a kit for anything stateside newer than ‘18 and I’d like a headlight on a ‘22 450x!

    • @stefanc2242
      @stefanc2242 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tennredneck101 No Sicass racing claimed they were going to make one but haven't. I don't want to fry anything by trying to make my own, still out of luck at this point I guess.

  • @DuhYaThink
    @DuhYaThink ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Bring back the KDX 220 R with all the latest tech and I’d buy one in a second 👍🏻

    • @REKT_Industries
      @REKT_Industries 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I have a KDX200 with drum brakes, still runs.

    • @DuhYaThink
      @DuhYaThink 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@REKT_Industries Oh yeah 👍🏻 had a 86” kdx200 that was great.

    • @REKT_Industries
      @REKT_Industries 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Mines 83 , and have a kdk 250 with front disk that needs a rebuild. My shoulder still hurts 20 years later after sending it into a ditch and flipping over the bars with no helmet 😂

    • @DuhYaThink
      @DuhYaThink 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@REKT_Industries That will do it. 🫣

  • @tommyodonnell6250
    @tommyodonnell6250 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Who makes the light kit?

    • @ducatikawasaki1290
      @ducatikawasaki1290 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Acerbis Universal VSL Headlight. I have it in white, best Dirtbike/enduro headlight by far. LED. Super low draw won’t drain your battery.

  • @ducatikawasaki1290
    @ducatikawasaki1290 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    250X should be marketed as a hard enduro weapon.

  • @billsharko3007
    @billsharko3007 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    These bikes need a larger capacity fuel a 1.6 gallon tank on a cross country bike is not a good choice. Kawasaki should make a model like the Yamaha WRs with a larger tank, head light ,taillight and a wide ratio transmission or a 6 speed and they would have a GREAT bike.

  • @Boots2Bike
    @Boots2Bike ปีที่แล้ว

    Are these bikes suitable for the track too?

    • @OnroadOtter
      @OnroadOtter ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Easily, they're nearly identical to the motocross versions, its just softer suspension and one inch smaller rear wheel. Just stiffen up the suspension and they'll pretty much ride the same as the mx version

    • @ryangalbraith7080
      @ryangalbraith7080 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have a 23 kx250x and it’s pretty much the motocross version with a kickstand,a extra tooth on the rear sprocket,softer springs on the front forks and the rear tire is wider.

  • @matthewtoes6433
    @matthewtoes6433 ปีที่แล้ว

    It needs a 9 litre fuel tank for 3 hour race

  • @OtisFlint
    @OtisFlint 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nope, buy a Yamaha or a KTM. The transmission alone on the KX prohibits it from being a "do it all" bike. Both the blue and orange bikes have a variety of advantages.

  • @ryanxmx31
    @ryanxmx31 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Save the offroad stuff for the 2 strokes

    • @brandonfowler4240
      @brandonfowler4240 ปีที่แล้ว

      I prefer my Honda crf450rx over a Husky tx300. Both great but different stokes for different folks.

  • @gkling33
    @gkling33 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I understand people get paid to be producers, but LOSE THE MUSIC, or turn it waaaay down. We don't watch dirtbike videos to hear techno music, we want to hear the bike, or commentary

  • @tg8150
    @tg8150 ปีที่แล้ว

    Plastics & fasteners are junk. That huge ass pipe looks ridiculous Kawi. No thx.

    • @shrubitup
      @shrubitup 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Right, everyone just loves the loud bikes these days!