I ride a 14 kx450 i just rode 6 hours of hard enduro at walker valley orv park, other bikes i the group were a 23 wr450, 2020 ktm350 and a 05 wr450. Im running shinko tires and 12 52 sprockets and had no problems, I've yet to put my rekluse in.
I rip a 08 kx450 on single track and hard enduro. I run 12 53 sporockets and that makes it 50% better on the tight stuff. I wish I could find flywheel weights for my old bike. One day I will get a real enduro bike but until that day I will ride the most powerful (and loudest) bike in the group.
I don't own this bike so I'm not 100% sure. I would imagine it is stock gearing. If you want to be able to run a gear higher when doing slow stuff for instance if you are running in first now and want to be able to run it in second go a tooth smaller in the front. If you want first gear to run out further then go bigger. You can fine tune it with the rear as well but it works opposite of the front. Hopefully, that helps and thank you for watching.
@ScaleCrawling not at all. Get the shock and forks resprung for your weight and send it. It's more of what your preference is and the type of riding you do on which you should get.
I’m 255 lbs. and just got a 2023 KX450. I had a KLX300r, trail bike, and the suspension on the 450 is so much better for someone of my weight. I’m not sure what riding you will be doing, but you will not be short on power either with the 450. It’s twitchy from 1-10% throttle, but you get use to it. Good luck.
Everything....haha. mostly whether I've just been a 4 stroke hater all my life or if I could see myself riding/racing one. Since this video, I've ridden several other 4 strokes, and I get it now, haha. I still love my 300 2 stroke, but I think I'm gonna give a 350 4 stroke a shot, hopefully next year.
@davidmolyneux7284 this is a friend's bike but with some gearing changes it would be a really good woods bike. It has smooth power but a bit much for me at times. I don't find it necessary to have the 450 power all the time, so that's why I'm aiming more towards a Beta 350.
It sure did. I'm a die-hard 2 stroke guy, and this was one the first 4 strokes I had ridden in a long time. It started me down a rabbit hole towards getting a 4 stroke, and after riding several Beta 4 strokes, that's exactly what I'm doing.
Whether I want to buy a four stroke or stay with two strokes. This KX450 is a blast to ride, and the power and sound it makes are incredible. Recently rode a KTM 350XC, and it is even better. Ride other bikes is fun but it makes you want one of each, haha.
I I have the Gasgas EX350F. Great bike for the woods. Dropped 1 tooth on the front sprocket and no more flameouts. Every onr who rides it comes back grinning like a kid. @@BAEnduro
@rookietrucker1240 the 350 seems to be the perfect size 4 stroke for a do it all bike. We really want to ride a Beta 390 and 430 to see how they compare.
@@mattcoleman6250 4 strokes have linear power, the more throttle you give the faster you go, a some 2 strokes are like a light switch, you have nothing, then you have everything.
I love my 23' kx450!❤
I ride a 2017 kx450 in a lot of single track and woods enduro. I love it
I ride a 14 kx450 i just rode 6 hours of hard enduro at walker valley orv park, other bikes i the group were a 23 wr450, 2020 ktm350 and a 05 wr450.
Im running shinko tires and 12 52 sprockets and had no problems, I've yet to put my rekluse in.
I bought a 2014 KX450 next to my KX 500 it was my favorite bike and stupid fast to boot!!
I rip a 08 kx450 on single track and hard enduro. I run 12 53 sporockets and that makes it 50% better on the tight stuff. I wish I could find flywheel weights for my old bike. One day I will get a real enduro bike but until that day I will ride the most powerful (and loudest) bike in the group.
video quality is great for an action cam, What are you shooting this with ?
Gopro Hero 10 and 11. 4k 60f on superview and hyperview with max stabilization. I'm glad you enjoyed it, and thank you for watching.
Nice riding
Thanks!
What sprockets are you running? Just got an 09 kx450f and all that bike wants to do is kill me with slow speed
I don't own this bike so I'm not 100% sure. I would imagine it is stock gearing. If you want to be able to run a gear higher when doing slow stuff for instance if you are running in first now and want to be able to run it in second go a tooth smaller in the front. If you want first gear to run out further then go bigger. You can fine tune it with the rear as well but it works opposite of the front. Hopefully, that helps and thank you for watching.
my race bike [kx450] rides amazing in the woods i prefer it over my buddies yz its a 2022 my bikes a 13 and walks everything on the trails
Getting a bike, you are comfortable on makes a big difference no matter the year. Thanks for watching
I'm 309 lbs. Would it be madness to buy a 450cc 4-stroke instead of a 300cc 2-stroke?
@ScaleCrawling not at all. Get the shock and forks resprung for your weight and send it. It's more of what your preference is and the type of riding you do on which you should get.
I’m 255 lbs. and just got a 2023 KX450. I had a KLX300r, trail bike, and the suspension on the 450 is so much better for someone of my weight. I’m not sure what riding you will be doing, but you will not be short on power either with the 450. It’s twitchy from 1-10% throttle, but you get use to it. Good luck.
I ended up getting a 2022 Beta RR 300 Racing that had already been adjusted for a heavier rider. I'm very happy with it. 😊
Makes me want a 450, that’s some nice trails 👍
They are a lot of fun but unfortunately closed for deer season. Thanks for watching
Had you questioning what thou
Everything....haha. mostly whether I've just been a 4 stroke hater all my life or if I could see myself riding/racing one. Since this video, I've ridden several other 4 strokes, and I get it now, haha. I still love my 300 2 stroke, but I think I'm gonna give a 350 4 stroke a shot, hopefully next year.
@@BAEnduro oh rite lol. How you finding it. I've always been a kx 250 2stroke. Now I'm after a kx 450. You enjoying it and would you stay with 4stroke
@davidmolyneux7284 this is a friend's bike but with some gearing changes it would be a really good woods bike. It has smooth power but a bit much for me at times. I don't find it necessary to have the 450 power all the time, so that's why I'm aiming more towards a Beta 350.
So… it had you questioning?
It sure did. I'm a die-hard 2 stroke guy, and this was one the first 4 strokes I had ridden in a long time. It started me down a rabbit hole towards getting a 4 stroke, and after riding several Beta 4 strokes, that's exactly what I'm doing.
What does this video even mean….. what are you questioning???
Whether I want to buy a four stroke or stay with two strokes. This KX450 is a blast to ride, and the power and sound it makes are incredible. Recently rode a KTM 350XC, and it is even better. Ride other bikes is fun but it makes you want one of each, haha.
I I have the Gasgas EX350F. Great bike for the woods. Dropped 1 tooth on the front sprocket and no more flameouts. Every onr who rides it comes back grinning like a kid. @@BAEnduro
@rookietrucker1240 the 350 seems to be the perfect size 4 stroke for a do it all bike. We really want to ride a Beta 390 and 430 to see how they compare.
Learn how to ride can’t even hear no power bands 😂
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You're more than welcome to come show us how it's done.
4 strokes don't really have "power bands" haha
@@MountainMXOfficialcare to explain ?
@@mattcoleman6250 4 strokes have linear power, the more throttle you give the faster you go, a some 2 strokes are like a light switch, you have nothing, then you have everything.