Kawasaki KX450F Mammoth MX Race Project Photo Gallery

RG3 Suspension revalved the Kayaba fork with its Smart Valves.

Not only does FMF’s Factory4.1 slip-on muffler look better it reduces sound slightly and increases power at maximum engine speeds.

Ferodo’s latest SinterGrip SG-Plus pads have slightly more power and feel when used aggressively.

RG3 Suspension chose to retain the shock’s stock piston but modified the valving shim stack for improved suspension action.

Ferodo’s latest SinterGrip SG-Plus pads are an affordable and performance enhancing alternative to the stock pads.

Renthal’s Kevlar Dual Compound Half-Waffle Grips are both durable and soft which reduce arm fatigue during motos.

M10 backgrounds from Dirt Digits helped make us look official on the racetrack.

We chose to race Kawasaki’s KX450F due to its powerful, easily tunable engine and balanced chassis and ergonomics package.

RG3’s suspension upgrades made the big KX easier to ride.

If you’re an average to above-average sized rider than the Kawasaki KX450F is the bike for you.

The Kawasaki Fuel Injection Calibration Kit helped restore snappy throttle response.

Frankie G. at speed on the 2010 Kawasaki KX450F at Mammoth Motocross.

Pirelli’s Scorpion MX tire comes in five different compounds based on terrain. We ran its Mid-Soft compound.

Pirelli’s Scorpion MX tire has a more flexible carcass as compared to other off-road tires.

Frankie failed to make the 450 Junior main on Sunday after crashing in his heat race then tweaking his back in the LCQ.

Pirelli’s Scorpion MX tire worked well on Mammoth’s unique terrain.

2010 Kawasaki KX450F Mammoth MX Race Project Bike

Frankie charges up the front uphill straightaway at this year’s Mammoth Motocross race.

We replaced the worn out stock chain and sprockets with a set from Renthal.

Each summer for 10 days Mammoth Mountain hosts motocross races at its epic natural terrain track.

Our August girl of the month, Ruthie poses with our No. 33 2010 Kawasaki KX450F.