ATV Television Test - 2008 Kawasaki KFX450

[tom132cairns]

Is this as fast as the YFZ

[ATVTVCOM]

@tom132cairns Pretty much

[ETM299]

you cant have a person from kawi talk about it. he wont say anything bad about it.

[tom132cairns]

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

[ATVTVCOM]

@tom132cairns Both are very reliable.

[grbichryan20]

Hey ATVTV, I own a kawasaki ksf250 and think it is a brilliant bike, what do you guys thing of them?

[ATVTVCOM]

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

[dafavi90]

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

[CloudPuncherFZ]

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.

[dvxrider4lifee]

HONDA TRX450R 4 LIFE!

[ATVTVCOM]

@dvxrider4lifee It'll get old...

[10atvman]

SICK!



[breezyatv90]

there are just so many choices! and i have never owned anything besides a honda... but i think its time to give them a shot. the 700 are not wide enough for me and sit to high. i like the way the 450s are wide and can drift and all that good stuff

[breezyatv90]

i cant decide if i want one of these, the trx450r or the ltz450? what about the can ams? or predators? yfz450r? idk. i have a trx400ex now. and i need somthing with more tourqe and get up. what you think?

[ATVTVCOM]

@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.

[Timmer1717]

@ATVTVCOM 700 is too big and heavy go with the 450... just as fast and agile. will keep up or go faster than the 700...

[qlimaxp]

@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.

[ATVTVCOM]

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

[qlimaxp]

@ATVTVCOM and what with a ds450?

[insanejrkkiller]

@ATVTVCOM its kooll  but your gay

[ATVTVCOM]

@insanejrkkiller So three letter words are your maximum for spelling correctly and you have the nerve to call me names? Wow!

[jett960]

is the kfx the only 450r with reverse?

[ATVTVCOM]

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

[AlandHannes]

I am a motocross rider and thinking of getting a sport quad. which sport quad would fit me best? (with reverse)

[ATVTVCOM]

@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

[staticxmako]

@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

[FuckOff907]

@staticxmako polaris sucks. im sorry but ive had some b4 and theyre jus terrible. i cant bash suzuki cuz ive never had one, but im kind of a yamaha, honda guy. kawasaki is good too if ur ok with the high maintenance. trust me, theres a reason ppl bash polaris.

[ATVTVCOM]

@infiniteloop99 Pretty good actually.

[ATVTVCOM]

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

[ATVTVCOM]

@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.

[odom602]

it's still not lighter than a Honda 250R. or faster for that matter, hell, I bet my raptor 660 is faster than this.

[fallen771]

These quads were quite sad in performance. I was at the same test as the ATVRiders team that did this video riding on same track/woods for another site. Worst performing 450 in the class.

I later picked one up for further testing. Bent frame on first outing at a track in 2nd gear slow roll. For those who like to trash talk about it, hit me up on here and I'll send the link or the actual photos to you. Very disappointed in this machine. Now riding KTM and C'Dale. Yes, the C'Dale is faster too.

[ubaitabaBrazil]

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

[ATVTVCOM]

@ubaitabaBrazil Probably the Kawi

[ubaitabaBrazil]

@ATVTVCOM  thx and why?

[ATVTVCOM]

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

[QualityAirsoft]

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

[QualityAirsoft]

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

[niedoba]

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

[ATVTVCOM]

@Sandeep9201 He's a depressed hen?

[rumswigger]

picking up one in 3 days... love it

[The44kxrider]

kfx all the way

[rocky2win]

nvr mind it just said it preforms good in the woods

[rocky2win]

would u suggest this for trail ridin n coal ridin

[19wizzy93]

pleas:Danswer back 

[ATVTVCOM]

@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.

[19wizzy93]

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"

[ATVTVCOM]

@19wizzy93 Huh?

[TheKentuckyFisherman]

its either this or a trx450r

[TheKentuckyFisherman]

do you have a newer test model?

[ATVTVCOM]

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

[BWRProductions]

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...

[supervideo778]

@BWRProductions thinking he means dirt bikes

[14mike141589]

i like that reverse kicks in just fast looks mean

[claudiumegaboy]

what's better kfx 450 kfx 700 ltr 450 or yfz 450?

[BWRProductions]

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

[The44kxrider]

@claudiumegaboy i think kfx cause it has reverse and its the only one on its class that has aluminum frame

[mdskfx]

@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

[supervideo778]

my fav 450 lol im getting one for my next quad

[JakeLTR450mx]

Do you have the complete test on the KFX450R up yet?

Thanks.

[ATVTVCOM]

It's on our website

[skateawave]

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

[ATVTVCOM]

@skateawave Check out the KAwasaki website for details.

[4kolb4]

is this kfx a track version and does kawasaki sell kick starts for this

[ATVTVCOM]

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

[GLK30]

IS the KFX450r an automatic or 5 speed manual shifter?

[ATVTVCOM]

manual.

[RacingRetard525]

all sport quads are, especially 450s

[coreeman101]

5 speed clutch

[jednp]

how would this quad fit someone 6' tall? would they feel cramped on it? it looks a little shorter, and especially shorter in the seat height.

[ATVTVCOM]

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

[IMSODAMN1337]

Were you using the stock pipe in this video? Didnt sound like it.

[ATVTVCOM]

yes

[Torturekiller16]

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

[diehard430]

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

[TheTROYmichael08]

hey i am thinking of getting one of these and selling my raptor 700.

should i or not??

[themotocrossman83]

yes

[ATVTVCOM]

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

[TheTROYmichael08]

hahah cheers. just a bit late lol. i baught one last nite :P. upload some vids soon

cheers ne way

[sassy2161]

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

[MILKMEN123]

you can have so much more fun on a 450 since it is lighter and will accel faser and it is a manual so tricks will be easier

[ATVTVCOM]

None I'm aware of.

[Flipnoy808]

Are ATVs only automatic?

[ATVTVCOM]

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

[Jonesy1095]

how fast does this atv go?

[l0l0lol0l]

faster hen you can walk.

[themotocrossman83]

probably 65

[arcchris]

kfx450R or the raptor 660R or banshee?

I'm looking for power more then maxing the speed.

also...

kx85 or rm85?

[okiedapimp]

definately the 660 i have an 05 660r pipe jet powercommander kn filter 1 tooth down on front sprocket and she'll take anything out the gate

[moaski]

Raptor 700

[paulscatpads]

ok thanks for the reply

[paulscatpads]

wats better 450 suziki or kawasaki 450???????????/

[ATVTVCOM]

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

[freeride468]

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]

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.

[freeride468]

ok thanks

[sexybackrevo]

like the ltr450 right!!

[freeride468]

are these atvs good for trails

[punkpasta123]

3:10 whoops wrong way lol

[rockhardrs]

hey y do they take the lights off for raceing?

[ATVTVCOM]

Yes.

[robertcastellanos]

to save weight

[ATVTVCOM]

And maybe to keep from breaking them?

[robertcastellanos]

also true

[W00LFY100]

do the lights take away some of the engines power?

[ATVTVCOM]

Basically, no - It's so marginal you'd never feel the difference.

[pbmadness123]

by far the best bike ive EVER seen.....is got to be the can-am ds450mx. this is the fastest stock 450 on the market. it is more reliable than kawasaki, and is just overall better. its got the best motor in the industry, lightest atv in its class, and super low center of gravity. its also bigger for the bigger rider. all u need to put on this quad (aftermarket) is a pipe and ur ready to hit the track.

[CoRy8391]

sorr to tell you but the yfz is the best rated 450 overall

[airattack111]

Sweet, I got some pics of mine on kfx450hq com

[antho0915]

nice reverse

[atv140]

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

[yamaha69x]

i am about to buy 1 i got 1 question for the repairs and the addings(like paddle wheels)do i just go to the seller??? and how much is it exactly in dollars

[atv140]

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

[alexsoccer22]

like when? LOL

[tang347]

This quad if FAAAST!!

[sebakyuubi]

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