QUICKSPIN I 2022 Kawasaki KX450SR
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All of these upgrades are
reflected in the SR's price. MSRP
for the SR is $12,399 versus the
standard's $9599 MSRP, which is
a $2800 difference.
Is it worth it? Well, from our
calculations, the exhaust, rims,
triple clamps, clutch cover and
drivetrain alone would set you
back nearly $3000. This, how-
ever, does not include the labor to
lace up the rims or the cost of the
suspension coatings (and not to
mention downtime). So, on paper,
the answer is a definitive yes.
But What About
On The Track?
In simple terms, the SR is every-
thing you love about the standard
KX450 but more. The exhaust
and overall bark of the engine
are what we noticed first. From
the first snap of the throttle, the
motor is clearly more vibrant and
responsive. Were we surprised?
No, not at all. Polished ports,
upgraded exhaust, and an ECU
tune are standard ingredients for
a throatier character. The part
we liked is that the power isn't a
harsh-hitting, get-away-from-you
One of the main
differences
between the
standard KX450
and the KX450SR
is suspension. The
SR is fitted with
KYB components
versus the
standard's
Showas.
The KX450SR gets a Pro Circuit exhaust system.
