ATV Television Test - 2008 Kawasaki KFX450 

The KFX is a very well designed machine, it has a nice narrow stance for trails, yet it has those nice long a-arms, same idea as the DS 450. They're both great machines to ride, but its hard not to have fun on any of the 450s, they all handle great, jump great, and they're all pretty reliable if you keep up on maintenance. The best test is to go from dealer to dealer and test them all, theres one out there for everyone and you cant go wrong. The KFX is personally one of my favorites.

The 'choke knob' is actually a enriching knob for cold starts. The fuel injection still makes the ATV run cleaner, faster, and more efficient at all elevations and conditions.

picking up one in 3 days... love it

Tough call. They are both great machines. For the dunes I prefer the KFX but it's a really close call.

Either one are going to be so much better than the Warrior you won't believe it. I slightly prefer the KFX on the track, but since you're already a Yamaha guy I'd recommend the YFZ

just bought one it is an amazing atv

kfx 450r vs trx 450r ? who wins? stunts and racing

@ubaitabaBrazil I like the handling and the feel of the engine's power.

@AlandHannes That's as tough of a question as asking what motocross bike would work the best for you. Any of the true race quads should be awesome - KFX, YFZ, LTZ R, TRX R

They all have a bit different power band and slightly different handling characteristics so it's really a personal preference. With that said I love the newer (not early) YFZs in the sand dunes. Also the KFX.

Im about to change a polaris outlaw 500 IRS 2006 for a KFX 450r 2008... should i? i usually go trails, some roads and never for dunes

what is the purpose of the fuel injection on this atv because it still has a choke nob beside the motor that you need to pull when the bike is cold?

@ATVTVCOM please answer back... wasnt there some recall on the kfx 450rs 2008 if so what was the problems

what's the difference between the ksf 450 kfx450 I've seen some for sale?

@ATVTVCOM what would be faster and more reliable. A yamaha warrior or a 300ex plese let me know

It's on our website

@ATVTVCOM Which should I buy? Honda 400x, Yamaha yfz 450 or this. I already have a raptor 350 se. I want to use it on the road, mountains, tricks and trails sometimes, as I use the raptor for trails.

@jett960 I believe the new YFZ has reverse - but not positive. Might check out the Yamaha website to see for sure.

im getting one of these on my bday should i get it?? im gonna start racin soon but for now i ride trails i gotta raptor 350

just asking if you think KFX is better choice than polaris outlaw

@breezyatv90 Any of these will be a HUGE improvement in performance over the 400EX. HUGE! But if you are looking at a torquey 4-stroke you might also look at the Raptor 700.

Great!

This christmas my mom and dad said i could eather have a polaris rzr or a kawasaki 450r. Which one should i get.

As for the comments of it running hot, it actually does run pretty hot. No problems as of yet.

@LILMG also there were not GNCC factory back teams either thats why he went to his honda then polaris picked him up but he olny races in the UTV classes now

It'll fit as well as any sport quad. Our videographer's 6'5" and he fit okay.

whats better kawasaki kfx 450ccm or yamaha raptor 450ccm ?

do the lights take away some of the engines power?

kfx450R or the raptor 660R or banshee? I'm looking for power more then maxing the speed. also... kx85 or rm85?

Yes.

@19wizzy93 Didn't I already answer this for you on another video? Make sure the chain is in good condition. Replace it if needed. Then keep it properly adjusted and oiled.

is the kfx the only 450r with reverse?

My favorite for the trail is the Raptor. I suppose for track and trail it would be the YFZ450.

@ATVTVCOM and what with a ds450?

like the ltr450 right!!

love kfx♡♥

That's a decision totally up to you......

how fast does this atv go?

well, u can order them from magazines, the internet and hav them shipped. thats what i did. tires are usually between 40-100 dollars per tire

IS the KFX450r an automatic or 5 speed manual shifter?

I cannot pick which ATV is best for you Enrique as you are at a different experience level, ride in a totally different area, and have different preference. As I said before, they are all great machines and there is very little difference between the three 450s. The Raptor will feel different because it is a big bore machine more designed for fast trail riding rather than racing.

This quad if FAAAST!!

@qlimaxp I would say the best bang for the money would be the YFZ or the KFX.

yes

@infiniteloop99 For me, I'd choose the more comfortable ATV rather than the most powerful. That being said I have ridden the newest Yamaha 450 as well as the Raptor 700 and love them both in the dunes.

They are all very good machines. The best choice for you will depend on how you want to ride....The Raptor will feel very different than the other three.

is this a reliable atv? how many years do you think it would last if i rode reall rough almost every weekend?

are these atvs good for trails

@tom132cairns Both are very reliable.

If u gonna trail more go with the kfx (has reverse), if u gonna track ride and jump more go with the ltr (wider and best suspension in my opinion)

@claudiumegaboy anything but the kfx! The LT-R450 or YFZ450 would be the best depending on the riding you do.

@infiniteloop99 if your not riding really hard and sliding it sideways the wideness of the bike doesnt matter. so you dont need a race bike most likely and go with suzuki or polaris, suzuki makes the best quads i own a lt230s from 86! and it still starts first kick. and polaris is made in america alot of people bash themm for what ever reason? idk why but i also just got a new ranger 800xp and its great so from experience of the products get suzuki or polaris

also true

for trail riding i prefer a atv with reverse.. its more usefull than alot of people think, so you have the raptor700 and the kfx450r.. i own a kfx450r and can tell you that i love the quad =) never tried a raptor so i cant say how it feels =/..

What does he mean by "no EFI on any other motocross bikes?" The 06 Suzuki LT-R 450 had it back in 06 and the Cannondale 440 had it in 02. Kawi is ridiculous sometimes...

is it good in trails? and like just trail riding? because i wanted a honda at my dealer but their kawasaki is more equipped..

5 speed clutch

@TheKentuckyFisherman No. Unfortunately we've kind of gotten away from the sport machines lately.

@infiniteloop99 Pretty good actually.

Is this as fast as the YFZ

@ubaitabaBrazil kfx is alot harder to handle but can get more places bcuz of it (motocross) A raptor is a more a trail quad

why does the dude say the kfx is the first bike to have efi? ltrs were first in 06!

And maybe to keep from breaking them?

@skateawave Check out the KAwasaki website for details.

Not sure.

@ATVTVCOM thx and why?

It depends on what you do with it. Ride trails or dunes? Keep the Raptor. Race Motocross? Get the 450.

I'd get the RZR, but I'm 60 years old and haven't raced since the late 70s: What's the point? These are two very different machines so you should get the one that you will enjoy the most...

One's a misprint ;-)

ok thanks

@19wizzy93 Huh?

Ohhhh, you're testing my memory....YFZ too.

You go where the money is and sometimes it has nothing to do with which machine you prefer ;-)

I don't think any of them do. unless they added it in the 2013 model.

@tom132cairns Pretty much

@infiniteloop99 The only good (make that great!) sporty automatic quad is the KFX700.

i had a 110cc atv and he dropt the cain on hillclimb or big drift..and now i em worry abaut atv whit cain thets why i asked if Kfx 450r drop the cain.."sorry for my english"

So it's a, green Can Am? ;p

@Sandeep9201 He's a depressed hen?

i have a one like this but haven't even got the chance to sit on it

No. I dont know of any years of the YFZ having reverse...

@ubaitabaBrazil Probably the Kawi

Obviously not as this one is a manual transmission with a clutch.

can am ds450

450r it's a no brainer you can do anything and go anywhere with it

None I'm aware of.

KFX

no yfz has reverse

@ubaitabaBrazil also the kawi has WAYYYY more power ilike the kawi!

Raptor 700

@dvxrider4lifee It'll get old...

@grbichryan20 It's a good reliable machine....

none do

no y would u sell a 700 n get a 450 wats rong wit da 700

@tang347 get a kx 450f and then you will feel real speed

@ubaitabaBrazil well no such thing as raptor 450 there a yamaha yfz 450 quad and the yamaha yfz 450 quad would b faster

Looking at the honda honda has so much more potential of making a good ass bike they never ever hardly make any modifications there atvs are super reliable but i wish they would make some mods to the 450r but right now i have had my 400ex for a month now basicly brand new guy i bough it from never road it but im 6 foot 3 in 230lbs i need more power i want honda cause i love honda but i wish they do more to there qauds as far as modifications u see kawasaki , yahmaha ,suzki doing it y not honda

manual.

YFZ's dont have reverse...

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