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2008 Kawasaki KX450F shootout Photo Gallery
It took a long time to get dialed in, but the wait was worthwhile after sampling the amazing motorcycles offered in MotoUSA's 2008 450 Motocross Shootout. See how this bike did in the
2008 450 Motocross Shootout
2008 Kawasaki KX450F
Kawi has built a reputation in the past couple years as having a monster 450 MX motor.
We fall in love with the Kawasaki every time we lay eyes on it. There isn't much sweeter in the motocross world than a fresh KX-F.
Charlie Flippin was on hand to help JC get his settings dialed in.
A simple misstep with the coarse transmission and some extra weight were all that the KX450F really suffered from on our scorecards.
Even though the Suzuki weighs two pounds more, at 237 lbs tank empty, the Kawi feels much heavier than even the RM-Z, much less the featherweight Honda and Yamaha machines.
Jeff Willoh was comfortable enough to stand on the pegs through many of the turns.
The Kawi isn't the quickest turning machine, but what it lacks in nimbleness it makes up for with stability.
The front end still digs for plenty of grip under the Kayaba fork and the UNI-TRAK rear suspension searches for traction on the gas or off.
We say it every year, and though it has nothing to do with actual performance, the Kawasaki smokes all the rest with its stunning good looks.
Adam was our largest tester at 6'0" and he claims the Kawasaki is best for larger riders.
