QUICKSPIN I 2022 Kawasaki KX450SR
P80
Obviously, the KX450SR looks amazing,
thanks to a set of factory-issue Mon-
ster Energy graphics. Beyond that, the
KX450SR rolls on D.I.D Dirt Star wheels
and is fitted with KYB suspension com-
ponents front and rear. This is perhaps
the most significant difference between
the standard model and the SR, since
the standard KX450 rides on Showa
suspension. Eli Tomac was a proponent
of KYB parts and ran them on his factory
race bike during his tenure at Kawasaki.
As a result, we get them, too, with the
SR. The sticks up front also feature a full
Kashima outer coating and DLC coat-
ing on the lower tubes. From there, the
X-Trig split triple clamps are mounted to
Renthal FatBars. Out back, you'll find a
full Pro Circuit Ti-6 Pro titanium header
and exhaust system along with a Hinson
clutch cover. The engine itself comes
with polished ports and optimized ECU
settings to match. Finally, a black Rent-
hal sprocket and gold D.I.D chain give
the bike its final drive.
Our test bike, not Cianciarulo's.
What's So Special?
