I Bought the 2024 Kawasaki KX450 | First Ride 

Thanks for watching Clay! I totally agree with you. One blip of the throttle on the KX450 sure does deliver haha!

Awesome!! Thank you for the kind words.

Awesome bike!

Thanks Alex! If you’re looking for a friendly 450, look no further than the 2024 KX450. The 350 comments do have some validity behind them. I’m coming off a modified 350, and the power difference is not substantial. Power output character is actually quite similar. I have changed the mapping to the CHA24 map, which does increase bottom end and roll on response. If you are looking for more, air box holes and a muffler will go a LONG way

@@anthonymoreno57 sounds great! Just need to save up some cash and do a test run when the new 250 rolls out this fall and decide then. My friend has a 450 brand new and it looks so good

Does it help with 2nd gear engine braking? Thing has major engine braking to the point it can throw you forward if not expecting it. Or maybe I’m in first without knowing. I plan to try it but how do you upload it? Have to write it down? Also Keefer talked of vibration, do you notice this? I haven’t really.@@anthonymoreno57

Thanks Drew!

Rad! There definitely are some similarities in the power character, but don’t get it twisted. It’s still a 450. I recommend running the CHA24 map. Improved bottom end responsiveness and low end grunt exiting corners.

Hey Jordan! Yes, remove that ASAP. Kawasaki calls it a “weather grommet”. Remove the grommet asap so your bike can breathe 😂

Thank you for always supporting me :-))

SoCal!

That's Fox Raceway located in Pala CA; I live an hour north in Hemet '09 YZ250 2-smoker BRAAAAP!!!

Thanks Mark!

Both are great bikes!

Yes, it does have some similarities. It’s the most friendly 450 in the field and eggs you on to be more aggressive on the throttle. Don’t get it twisted, it’s still a 450. It’s a muffler, mapping, and a few airbox holes away from being a fire breather.

Thanks Anthony! I actually agree with you, I weigh in at 150lbs and stand only 5’7”. After riding the KX, it’s apparent to me I need to be stronger and tailor the ergonomics/suspension to fit my height and weight.

5’ 7”

​Thank's brother

350 power is hard to beat! So usable, fun, and lively.

@anthonymoreno57 So true I Hurd this bike is alot like the 350sxf

@@charlesclapper8982 it does strike some similar chords, however it is still a 450. The increased rotating mass and engine inertia is noticeable. The 24 KX450 has a ton of usable power, which is a huge plus for me. At times, it actually leaves me wanting more power.

I don’t have any prior experience on a YZ450, even on the new generation 2023/2024 bike. I’m coming off a 350, and at first I did notice this KX450 would wear me down faster, which was expected. After getting the bike set up with my preferred seat height, spring rate, and suspension clickers, I’m no longer getting experiencing that. The KX450 is friendly in the sense it’s not an aggressive or hard hitting power, such as the YZ450. Heck, there’s been a lot of jokes/chatter about this being a KX350 due to its 350 ish power. To me, this all equates as a HUGE plus, as it boosts the fun factor by allowing me to be harder and more aggressive on the throttle. If you end up purchasing this bike and are looking for more power, it’s a muffler, mapping, and a few air box holes away from massive performance gains.

@@anthonymoreno57 awesome. Thanks for the reply. I'll be selling my yamaha asap and will be getting this bike

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