QUICKSPIN I 2023 KAWASAKI KX450SR
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such as a full exhaust system,
rims, triple clamps, clutch cover,
and drivetrain alone, would set
you back up to approximately
$3000, and that's not including
the price of the head mods, ECU
tune or the suspension coatings.
Plus, all the work is done for you.
But is it worth it on the track?
We'll cut to the chase. The
SR is everything we love about
the standard KX450, only bet
-
ter. You'll notice the engine's
exhaust and overall bark right
away. Compared to the standard
KX450, the SR's motor is clearly
more vibrant and responsive,
which you'll notice right from the
get-go. The throatier character
of the SR makes the bike feel
more connected, and overall,
more fun to ride. There isn't that
intimidating pull-your-arms-off
type of power; instead, it has a
more linear power delivery. As
a result, you can put all those
ponies to the ground. We settled
on the stock and black ("mellow
-
er") coupler for this day at Glen
Helen Raceway. These made the
KX's power more useable on the
track's notorious hills. The Pro
Circuit pipe and engine mods
Stiffer suspension
compared to the
standard KX450 gives
faster riders more
confidence.
