![]() ![]() gold chain runs on a black-anodized Renthal rear sprocket. ![]() DirtStar ST-X rims, but a quick check of the stock 2022 KX450 reveals that the same, black-anodized D.I.D 66-09-14 rims are on both the production model and the Special Racer-with the only difference being that the KX450SR rims are imprinted with white D.I.D. (7) Kawasaki touts that the KX450SR comes with D.I.D. (6) The 450SR clutch cover is a larger volume, billet-machined Hinson cover with “Kawasaki Racing Team” engraved on it however, there are no actual Hinson parts in the clutch. (5) The stock forged Kawasaki triple clamps have been replaced by XTrig ROCS (revolutionary opposing clamp system) triple clamps with PHDS (Progressive Handlebar Damping System) bar mounts. Of course, the KX450SR gets the side benefits of the proprietary Kayaba design, including larger 25mm cartridge pistons and the race team’s smaller 22mm front axle. Additionally, the inside of the fork’s stanchion tubes has a hard-coat, low-friction surface treatment to help reduce stiction, especially in the initial part of the fork’s stroke. The fork legs have DLC (diamond-like coating) on the fork tubes to increase surface hardness to prevent scratches and rock dings. (4) The stock 49mm Showa forks have been replaced with 48mm Kayaba forks, while a Kayaba shock does the rear suspension duties. (3) The ECU fuel-injection mapping has been refined. (2) The 450SR gets a complete Pro Circuit Ti-6 Pro titanium exhaust system. Everything is cleaned up to a bright, shiny finish. (1) The cylinder head features a ported and polished intake tract (see above). Q: WHAT SPECIAL PARTS DID THE KX450SR GET TO SET IT APART FROM THE STOCK 2022 KAWASAKI KX450?Ī: Here is a quick list of the 10 major updates that Kawasaki made to the KX450. The Kawasaki and Honda don’t have new frames, engines, airboxes, bodywork, subframes or a new swingarm, but they do get a healthy dose of aftermarket bling. The KTM and Husky machines have totally new frames, engines, bodywork, airboxes, ECUs, subframes, swingarms, along with the added bling of fancy triple clamps, wheels, graphics, etc. Q: WHY ARE THE KTM AND HUSKY LIMITED EDITIONS CALLED 2022-1/2 MODELS BUT NOT THE CRF450WE OR KX450SR?Ī: The Factory Edition and Rockstar Edition are actually next year’s 2023 production bikes released months early, while the Honda CRF450WE and Kawasaki KX450SR are just spiffed-up versions of their 2022 models-nothing on the KX-SR or CRF-WE is a precursor to future models. Kawasaki is late to the party, but for a first-year effort the company did a good job of closing the gap.Ī: “SR” stands for “Special Racer” and has been the Japanese model designation reserved for the works bike used by Kawasaki factory riders. Husqvarna has offered the FC450 Rockstar Edition for six years, and the Honda CRF450WE is in its fourth year of production. For comparison, KTM has been building the 450SXF Factory Editions for 10 years. Q: FIRST AND FOREMOST, IS THE 2022 KX450SR BETTER THAN THE 2021 KX450SR?Ī: No, because the 2022 KX450SR is a first-year model. MXA RACE TEST: THE REAL TEST OF THE 2022 KAWASAKI KX450SR SPECIAL RACER
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