Trade in one of the klx's

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#31

01-29-2007, 09:05 PM

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RE: Trade in one of the klx's

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Isn't the KLX 450 and the KLX 450F two different bikes? One is a race bike and the other is a trail bike, no comparrison. The F will eat the Trail bike everytime.

But what do I know I am still a noob.

actually deej, the F IS the race bike. the KLX is the upcoming new enduro bike, the only thing KLX about it is its name. It's got KX written all over it. the KX will not eat the KLX as their engines are nearly the same 'cept for some internals such as cams and crank I believe. I'm sure there are other differences, but from the articles I've read, the engine is based on the KX 450F's. but the new KLX is not just a trailbike, it's a true serious to be wreckoned with off-road enduro. it's just too bad the header pipe is so odd looking.

poodlenute- yes, I had an '87 KX 80 and a friend had a CR 80 and I agree they have way more get up and go, but I doubt they will push 22-23 horsepower or top 90 mph. the 2-stroke 80's to me are nearly unrideable since I was on a 125 MX'er and now this. they're just not smooth, it's a sudden hit that can be lethal to an otherwise inexperienced youngster. put a pumper and a 300 kit on the KLX and I'm sure it's a different machine. I hope to do the 300 if I keep it this year.

#32

01-29-2007, 09:49 PM

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RE: Trade in one of the klx's

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poodlenute- yes, I had an '87 KX 80 and a friend had a CR 80 and I agree they have way more get up and go, but I doubt they will push 22-23 horsepower or top 90 mph. the 2-stroke 80's to me are nearly unrideable since I was on a 125 MX'er and now this. they're just not smooth, it's a sudden hit that can be lethal to an otherwise inexperienced youngster. put a pumper and a 300 kit on the KLX and I'm sure it's a different machine. I hope to do the 300 if I keep it this year.

Ive heard 24hp,but I know thats not true its more like between 14,18 hp.The klx will kill it in the long run

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01-29-2007, 09:59 PM

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RE: Trade in one of the klx's

Maybe this will help...............

#34

01-30-2007, 12:38 AM

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RE: Trade in one of the klx's

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Who gives a **** about the HP and dynos, enjoy your new bike klxCouple

You. You're just in denial[8D][sm=exactly.gif]
Alsothe guy who's buying the bike because he was the first to mention HP.

OK so I'm buying the 450 for a boost in power. How am i in denial ? I still love the KLX 250 and have a second one at home. Perhaps you need to seek some professional help to deal with your insecurities.

#35

04-02-2007, 07:26 AM

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RE: Trade in one of the klx's

The 450 is street legal down here in N.Z., very tempted to upgrade the 400 & realy hurt myself

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04-02-2007, 08:33 AM

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Here is what I read www.dirtrider.com/tests/offroad/141_0703_kawasaki_klx_450/ - 46k The transmission is geared to the moon and top speed has to be over 100 mph. I couldnâ€™t find a road long enough to hit the rev limiter in fifth. I thought this was going to be a problem in the tight stuff, but, since it makes a million horsepower the bike will hardly stall, even if you try. I cruised in third gear, silently, and could pull out of some deep, soft corners with a little clutch. This is going to be a fun bike to learn about in the next few days. Wow just that's pretty a lot of horse shoes hitting the dirt, lol for a good minute.