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Admin
06-01-2006, 01:16 PM
Kawasaki just sent me some sneak peak photos of the new Kawasaki KFX450, which has an impressive list of features.

Kawasaki KFX450 Press Release Link (http://www.atvriders.com/atvnews/kawasakikfx450sportatv.html)

It appears to have fully adjustable front shocks with Reservoirs along with easily removable headlights to go with the list of features supplied by Kawasaki.

Admin
06-01-2006, 01:21 PM
The KFX450 has an Aluminum Frame, Electronic Fuel Injection, Electric Start, and Reverse, which sounds to me like the perfect Cross Country Race ATV. I may be speculating a little too much, but Kawasaki experimented with XC several years ago with William Yokley on a Hybrid machine equipped with a KX250 engine, and I feel this machine will be targeted at the XC Market as well.

It would be great to have Kawasaki back with a GNCC ATV Support Rig in 2007.

Admin
06-02-2006, 03:58 PM
I have just updated the photos from Yesterday with wide angle versions

Pappy
06-02-2006, 04:00 PM
When do I go and pick ours up:devil: :blah:


And you might not get it back:cool: :devil:

coryatver
06-02-2006, 04:07 PM
Why don't they show the whole thing already? Whats up with these little close up shots

TampaBoy813
06-02-2006, 05:09 PM
Fawking Sweet! :eek2:

Lonestar_R
06-02-2006, 05:11 PM
I'm likin this thing.........I might have to jump off the Honda wagon....who am I kidding......my wife will make me live on the new quad......

Jay87
06-02-2006, 05:28 PM
Id love to see them bring out a KX 250 version aswell :) to see how a up to date 2 stroke would fair against the new 450's.

DESDAK4
06-02-2006, 05:39 PM
It looks like you can just unbolt the front fenders for race cut, that is cool along with the stand out points.

Jay

YFZ450Ridr
06-02-2006, 06:12 PM
i just noticed the bars that run along the sides of it. dont they almost look like nerfs, or is it somthing else i am not realizing?

swampfoxsc
06-02-2006, 06:16 PM
Those are the brake lines!:blah:

Ruby Soho
06-02-2006, 06:20 PM
looks like heal gaurds

YFZ450Ridr
06-02-2006, 06:32 PM
now i see it...they are heal guards, DOH. guess i was staring at the picture to long and started to see crap.

Ruby Soho
06-02-2006, 06:33 PM
i can't wait to see more.

450robot
06-02-2006, 07:05 PM
the fenders are on the verge of me calling them "holy **** ugly!" but theframe design, motor, and suspension just make me scweeeee with joy, i cant wait!

i was gonna buy a big vtwin efi 4x4, but screw that!

spanky101
06-02-2006, 07:50 PM
looks good.... cant wait to see one...

brink400
06-03-2006, 12:20 AM
All you Honda and Yamaha die hard fans out there dont give up hope. Yes this is going to be a freakin sweet quad. But I would be willing to bet you a shiney pennie that the 450r and YFZ will follow suit and at least have EFI. 2007 is going to be a historic year for atvs and dirtbikes as well. Im going to wait and see what all the 07 quads look like before I go making any decisions.

Edit:
well i just saw the thread about the 07 450rs, and it looks like they arent changed, so I guess i need to insert my foot into my mouth haha. looks like i wont be riding red in 07.

06-03-2006, 08:45 AM
Originally posted by 450robot
the fenders are on the verge of me calling them "holy **** ugly!" but theframe design, motor, and suspension just make me scweeeee with joy, i cant wait!

i was gonna buy a big vtwin efi 4x4, but screw that!
It will probably look alright if you unbolt the black part.

flying dutchman
06-03-2006, 09:20 AM
wooow that frame looks thick.
would that be a full aluminum frame kinda like the LRD frames???:)

hsr
06-03-2006, 05:56 PM
innovative, aluminum frame looks sweet

robman
06-04-2006, 01:14 PM
super light,must weigh 320 pounds:eek:

ATV Father
06-04-2006, 01:39 PM
:confused:

motox450
06-05-2006, 07:25 PM
Originally posted by robman
super light,must weigh 320 pounds:eek:


Just because it is aluminum doesn't mean it is going to be much lighter, It may be slightly but not much. It take thicker aluminum tubing to make the same strength as thinner steel. You can find the tensil strength/material conversions all over the net. Most compare something like 4130 cromoly vs aluminum vs titanium. I am not saying it won't be lighter than what is currently available, I am just saying don't expect huge huge savings.

sammy5x
06-05-2006, 08:27 PM
Has anyone noticed the horrible chain angle yet. Looks like a wheelie machine:( Also it looks like it may have a rear link similar to the YFZ judging by the angle of the rear shock being so upright. It looks like it has the same front shocks as the KFX so no long travel and throw away shocks as usual:mad:

sammy5x
06-05-2006, 08:33 PM
Originally posted by robman
super light,must weigh 320 pounds:eek:


An alloy frame only saves 7-8 lbs. Good amount but add in reverse, electric crapper, and the usual 1/2 heel guards and 1/2 real fenders and it all adds up.

sammy5x
06-05-2006, 08:40 PM
One more --- look at those cheese dic# front bumper mounts. Modern front bumpers are bend-o-matics but those bumper mounts WILL bend before the bumper mount posts do.

06-05-2006, 08:50 PM
Jesus, sammy5x, take a pill. You've saw 2 close up pics of a prototype and your already complaining. Wait until it comes out and you've rode one.

06-05-2006, 08:53 PM
Originally posted by sammy5x
An alloy frame only saves 7-8 lbs. Good amount but add in reverse, electric crapper, and the usual 1/2 heel guards and 1/2 real fenders and it all adds up.


You need to chill out, stop bashing the thing, mabye it's not made for you, but some people woluld really like reverse on a motocross quad. thankyou

swwaltw
06-05-2006, 11:49 PM
That is wonderful no reverse has kept me from buying all the 450's so far.

Jay87
06-07-2006, 05:42 AM
even if does have the kfx 400 shocks its probably going to be aimed at XC racers with the reverse and all and you dont need long travel in XC.

if they really wanted to save weight they should take that 450 motor out and put a KX250 motor in :D i would defintley buy a kx250 quad there 250 engines are sweet.

PeeWee21
06-07-2006, 06:18 AM
Good lord, there are'nt anyone happy with anything anymore. Sammy, if they were building the KFX 450 for you and you alone i can see your complaints but face facts....it's being built for the general market. Let them get the damm thing out so we can get a GOOD look at it before we start knocking it, sheesh. What you need to do is go to Corporate Kawasaki and tell them how and what to build and when you get back, let me know how it went o.k.? :rolleyes:

300exHILLER
06-07-2006, 09:17 AM
Sammy is just a HOOOOMOOOOOOOO. I'm glad there is another 450. It just makes all the other companies' 450's step up the innovation on there own machines. Competition is good for us all;)

jace
06-07-2006, 09:50 PM
Originally posted by PeeWee21
Good lord, there are'nt anyone happy with anything anymore. Sammy, if they were building the KFX 450 for you and you alone i can see your complaints but face facts....it's being built for the general market. Let them get the damm thing out so we can get a GOOD look at it before we start knocking it, sheesh. What you need to do is go to Corporate Kawasaki and tell them how and what to build and when you get back, let me know how it went o.k.? :rolleyes:

Couldn't have said it better myself PeeWee.;) to many nit pickers.:grr:

Atkins
06-08-2006, 12:10 AM
Originally posted by PeeWee21
Good lord, there are'nt anyone happy with anything anymore. Sammy, if they were building the KFX 450 for you and you alone i can see your complaints but face facts....it's being built for the general market. Let them get the damm thing out so we can get a GOOD look at it before we start knocking it, sheesh. What you need to do is go to Corporate Kawasaki and tell them how and what to build and when you get back, let me know how it went o.k.? :rolleyes:

He has valid observational points, just like everyone else. I dont see the big deal. I just checked the pics and you can definitely see what hes saying.

sammy5x
06-08-2006, 10:06 AM
Thank you Atkins. Flame on little men but if it wasn't for people like me (and I am by far not the only one) holding the manufactures to CONSISTANTLY higher levels we would NOT be where we are in this industry. We have to constantly DEMAND higher levels of consumer input. If we don't then the manufactures will only give us product that they think we want (remember the mid-nineties? ), not what the current educated and more experienced rider wants and NEEDS. Am I glad there is another 450, of course I am! This time is so exciting to be in the ATV industry but it is not enough anymore for them to give us product that is "close enough", or "a good platform to start with". You guys make it seem like all I pointed out was bad points but read between the lines and you will see different answers. Let the games begin---:rolleyes:

sammy5x
06-08-2006, 10:18 AM
Originally posted by 300exHILLER
Sammy is just a HOOOOMOOOOOOOO. I'm glad there is another 450. It just makes all the other companies' 450's step up the innovation on there own machines. Competition is good for us all;)

Not all of us are stuck in the glory days of riding around in the c-class riding inferior equipment ('cause we simply didn't know about better product):devil: Inside joke people relax:rolleyes: By the way I ordered your stuff today. Are we doing any riding this weekend or is the SHTP flooded out? If not let's go to Foxwoods.

300exHILLER
06-08-2006, 11:03 AM
I just need a 450 engine in a 300ex frame and then we will see whats up.

sammy5x
06-08-2006, 11:48 AM
That would be the coolest f*****g thing!!! LMAO

Byte
06-08-2006, 12:38 PM
Yummy!

JHF219
06-08-2006, 12:45 PM
more picture please :devil:

jace
06-08-2006, 08:16 PM
I know I'm a newb here,but I have to reply to Sammy5x.:ermm: No disrespect to you at all.I read your 3 earlier posts and with statements like these,

Has anyone noticed the horrible chain angle yet.

One more --- look at those cheese dic# front bumper mounts.

Flame on little men but if it wasn't for people like me!

It's no wonder you had some replys that you've read.;)

Every one is entitled to opinions,but maybe they can be worded a little bit more suttle.

If this upsets you, My apologys!:(

yamadog
06-08-2006, 08:26 PM
i bet ther is a ton of travel on that rear shock with the location of of the chain while it is sitting

iwannaride202
06-11-2006, 07:11 PM
just jumping in here but the reverse and electric start sounds great to me....but i am an xc kind of guy.....plus i like electrick starts b-cuz i have seen guys roll a bike and sat their and kicked a hot 4-stroke for what seemed like forever just to get it started.....i would rather just push a button.....

Titanium
06-13-2006, 09:51 AM
well i just talked to my dealer today...he said to expect the kfx 450 out around next february.

SpeedBump
06-15-2006, 07:19 PM
Well, I personally don't really care about the minor issues. Those things get changed out over time anyway. When is the last time you saw anyone COMPETETIVE on a STOCKER. (yes, I know, there are racers that CAN be fast on the stock stuff, but that isn't the point) Most guys that are out racing on stockers are not that serious into it, or don't have the BANK to upgrade. Even with the best stock setups, guys STILL buy aftermarket parts/accessories to compliment and fine tune to THEIR riding styles. In this world, opinions are like ARSEHOLES... everybody's got one....and this is mine. :devil:


I would love to get a new one to match my nearly 20yr old Mean Green. Too bad they aren't gonna call it a Tecate4.

troutman561
06-27-2006, 05:11 PM
I FOUND UNREALSED PICTURES!!!



yes I was bored lol..

exrider008
06-27-2006, 05:13 PM
wow...:p

Admin
06-27-2006, 08:58 PM
Originally posted by troutman561
I FOUND UNREALSED PICTURES!!!
yes I was bored lol..

It looks photoshopped to me if you look carefully you can tell the photo isn't real, lol

troutman561
06-27-2006, 09:23 PM
I thought so too because of the really aggressive angle of the front end.. I have to say if it is real that pipe is sick!

Race4Yamaha38
06-29-2006, 08:49 PM
im liking the look of the new 450 but i wanna see how it does on the track compared to the 450 quadracer.

trx440
06-30-2006, 01:09 AM
Originally posted by troutman561
I FOUND UNREALSED PICTURES!!!



yes I was bored lol..


This is amazing! Kawasaki has come up with the most original design in ATV history.

A 450 sport quad that has a layout much like a semi-tractor but with the engine in the trailer section. the loooonnnggg wheelbase will no doubt give it a class leading smooth ride but word is that it pushes SOOO bad in the corners that it jack-knifes! [as illustrated in the spy photo]

To solve this problem, Kawasaki installed reverse on the 'Tecate-45' and recommends riders use that gear exclusively.

Reports out of Japan say Jeff Ward and Marty Hart will pilot the new quad in the GNCC 'Limo' class for production quads with wheelbases in excess of 85 inches.

Stay tuned for more updates as they become available.

.

450robot
06-30-2006, 09:15 AM
holy crap kawasaki! wheres the new info! dont leave your loyal fan waiting!

nitro_nb
07-03-2006, 08:57 AM
The KFX 450 looks to be my next bike. I have a 400ex I am rebuilding and have a 04 KFX400. Looks like the wife gets the old KFX to make room in my stable for the new KFX450

slowpoke450r
07-04-2006, 06:49 PM
Troutman561 Do you have anymore previously unreleased photos to post? THe pivoting frame looks touchy but I think it will work.

Jersey450R
07-05-2006, 03:56 AM
Originally posted by troutman561
I FOUND UNREALSED PICTURES!!!



yes I was bored lol..

wow! look at that signature exhaust!

alaskin 450R
07-11-2006, 10:15 AM
yeah dude and atleast kawasaki has there own disgine. i dont no if its just me but i kind of think that the R 450 kind has a mix of the YFZ and the 450R.

swva400ex
07-12-2006, 01:37 PM
is this based on the same engine that is on the dirt bikes.if so it should run pretty good. but lets not forget it is a kawi.

trx440
07-13-2006, 11:49 AM
What does that mean?

.

Tri-valleyracin
07-19-2006, 09:31 AM
i think that a new 450 from kawi is great cuse its the frist sport quad from kawi in like 20yrs. i cant wait to see one. i know i wont be geting one cuse i just bout a quadracer 250 and i still have my 300ex.

400eXr1d3rZ
07-19-2006, 02:51 PM
:huh

The KFX-400 is a sport quad...

nhyfzrider
07-19-2006, 04:04 PM
Originally posted by 400eXr1d3rZ
:huh

The KFX-400 is a sport quad...

true......... but this would be kawasaki's own design, not just a rebadged zuki.

coorsinmyc-bak
08-30-2006, 03:30 PM
Originally posted by trx440
This is amazing! Kawasaki has come up with the most original design in ATV history.

A 450 sport quad that has a layout much like a semi-tractor but with the engine in the trailer section. the loooonnnggg wheelbase will no doubt give it a class leading smooth ride but word is that it pushes SOOO bad in the corners that it jack-knifes! [as illustrated in the spy photo]

To solve this problem, Kawasaki installed reverse on the 'Tecate-45' and recommends riders use that gear exclusively.

Reports out of Japan say Jeff Ward and Marty Hart will pilot the new quad in the GNCC 'Limo' class for production quads with wheelbases in excess of 85 inches.

Stay tuned for more updates as they become available.

. omg-lmao.couldnt have said it better.

coorsinmyc-bak
08-30-2006, 03:35 PM
Originally posted by troutman561
I FOUND UNREALSED PICTURES!!!



yes I was bored lol.. I have just gotton off of the phone w/kawasaki,and yes the rumor is true.this is a purpose built bike for flat track racing.if you notice the offset gas tank,and middle pivot design (kawi calls it the MPD) this thing should be a rail on flat tracks around the world.i know im gonna get one.ATV Splat magazine has already named it quad of the year.stay tuned as more info rolls in.