@scottp760 nope the first Mas produced honda was red and they were always red in racing. When they are a different color is usually small.time racers. Gas Gas came put what the last 15 years they need to be purple or some shit. Get a unique color and maybe people.would buy your bike.
@@joebone3151 I have a 22 GG MC450. I also have my first brand new bike I ever bought. A 1999 Kawasaki KX250. And it's better than new. You can check it out on Reddit. I rode Honda for years. The aluminum frames are not as good riding as the chrome-moly or steel frame bike's. I have owned 5 450's and my GasGas is the best easily. But I am sure the KTM and Husqvarna's are better just from there suspension aspect.
@@joebone3151 purple, white and silver would look bad ass if they blended the colors with a modern style like ktm and husky do. Silver rims and handle bars with a white and purple bar pad
The number one thing killing the sport of motocross is how expensive it is to get started. I’ve been riding since I was 6 years old, my dad was good at making sure I always had a bike and that it actually ran well, but now I’m an adult who lives on his own and I cannot afford to buy a bike. Even older bikes are 5 grand now. The 2005 CRF250R My dad bought in 20010 was only $3000, a 2005 CRF250R is on average 4 grand today. I don’t understand how the price of bikes has shot through The roof, but if the sport is going to grow the prices need to be more affordable. I miss riding every day, simply can’t afford a bike
There’s plenty of bikes out there that are newer and for the same 4K price. Definitely can find few year old bikes out there for under 5K . you could go buy a new Suzuki for many thousands less than the other bikes..
@@MXvsATV144 it’s still not what it used to be. When I was a kid you could go get a 250 2stroke for dirt cheap and go riding that same day Lmao. We all know prices on bikes nowadays are far overpriced. Nothing with change my mind on that 😂
Nice job on the shootout. I enjoyed hearing your opinion on what each bike does and how they ride. The hard thing about the shootout is that you always have to rank the bikes but that doesn’t always come across as close as it is in real life. Because you pick a number one favorite riding bike when you ride all of them back to back, us average joes take it as an insult against the other bikes that didn’t rank first. The truth is all these bikes are awesome and would be good to great bikes for all of us average riders. None of them would hold us back from riding to our full potential. It’s only when you ride these bikes back to back in the same day at the same tracks that you start to notice the differences and can get a feel for where one bike feels better than others. The real truth is that all seven of these bikes are pretty great and the differences that separate them in the ranking charts are minor. But that’s also the great thing about motocross bikes right now. They’re all so good, we can have fun on any of them. Pick your favorite color or choose the bike based on whichever dealer you get the best service from and you will have a ton of fun no matter which bike you’re on. Leave the brand bashing or the shootout criticisms to the other trolls on the internet and just go have fun riding awesome bikes!
Oh absolutely, back in the day when i had my yz125 yz 250 and had a rm 259 i woulda told you that you were crazy if you told me that one day they would be electric start, 4 stroke, fuel injected, and be badass. Also the ktm 300 fuel injected 2 stroke, that mixes the gas and oil itself i woulda said man what are you smokin... but here we are, i finally bought a 2018 yz250f and was scared to death i was gonna over rev n blow a valve, and didnt expect that performance, but damn, they are really sweet bikes, the smokers are still badass, but what they have done with the thumpers is amazing, great time to ride, hate it that the 600 supersport bikes are dying but thats another story.
Last year Dirt Bike said the YZ was REALLY close to the KX. They say the YZ is better this year than last year, but still comes in 2nd. The KX must have been a lot better last year to go unchanged and still win. Usually bikes don't win again when unchanged unless they already were a lot better. I also always think about another category that doesn't get taken into consideration: maintenance and reliability. I wonder if this would skew the results at all.
If you add maintenance and reliability to the score the Yamaha would be way way ahead. The Yamaha also has a vastly superior tuner app . Dirtbike Magazine really really screwed up .
Let’s not forget you don’t have to add a aftermarket pipe to get more hp out of a Yamaha cause their free app gives you more than you need! Plus the Kawasaki hasn’t done much since 19 to be honest. My friend rode my Yamaha and 2 other guys and he said the Yamaha handles way better and is more predictable. Plus he loves the stock suspension compared to his stock and completely done by someone else. He also had his motor done with high compression piston porting and tuned and he still says the Yamaha pulls better stock!!!!! Blue all the way.
I bought my first KX450. 2022 about 6 months ago. Been riding Husky for the last 4 year. I'm 6'1 40 years old, 200lbs intermediate and this is the best bike I've owned. Few minor tweeks with bar positions and pegs for zero money and you have it dialed. I revaled and sprung because my weight and engine mounts. The bike handles soooo good. If MXA ranked #1 all bikes went backwards but KX. Only complaint is its a little Jerky on inital throttle but I haven't tried the other couplers yet. Not really a big deal
I’m also 6,1 I’m 250lbs I had a 450 21 Yamaha couldn’t get comfy on the rider triangle … was seat bouncing every jump felt hunched over and cramped when standing was looking at the kx or ktm husky What did you do with the bar positions And pegs ?
Eli said the new YZ450F feels as light as a bicycle compared to the 2022 , He said it turns on a dime , is much more nimble and flickable with 5% more overall power . The competition is in serious trouble .
Several of my friends are A riders and hate the suspension. The front air forks are junk and are never predictable and do something different… plus one guy put his bike in gear and made grinding sound.. another guy blew his up with not even a few hours. Seen that happen a lot with those bikes. Plus let’s not forget how over priced they are and double the money to rebuild compared to jap bikes!
Also pay attention to the KTM crap smoking in the video coming out of the corner and then when he let off it would puff smoke again! Kmart tune motor! Junk
Team Green ALWAYS! last Christmas 2021 we bought our 11 year old boy his 2022 KX85 one of the only 3 available at that time, and he loves it so much we let him ride a 2022 YZ85 and the Big wheel one and he said his Kawi had more power and was so much more comfortable hes raced 2 amateur season total in 2 states, last one on his new KX85 and he got 5th places in the championship but he got hurt on his practice 2009 KX85 half way through the year and really backed off and fell back to 5th place in points so hopefully this off season he will get it back, i just ordered him his new top end today but im keeping it all stock the bike just runs so good and already has great power for him
I've got boxes and boxs of Dirt Bike Mags from the 90's / 00's.. Things must be looking up for me in life again because tonight I searched out "Dirt Bike Shootout" for the fist time in 10 years 👍.. this time I want a Blue one
Beta are already the best factory team in EnduroGP, and they'll soon be fighting for world titles in MXGP as well. In 2024 they'll supposedly enter the AMA MX & SX too. Beta are definitely a force to be reckoned with. Triumph are also on the rise with RC on their factory team. Wish TM and Sherco would enter MXGP...
@@MCJohn-117 I agree, we will definitely see Beta bikes on the podiums in MXGP, and AMA SC and MX in the coming years. The bikes are incredible. My snow bike base next season will be a Beta 480 RR. Unless the Beta 450RX is out by then and available on west coast of Canada. The bikes are incredible, and I’ve rode since I was 4 years old in ‘94. I’ve ridden all the Japanese and Austrian bikes. Haven’t had a chance to ride a Sherco or TM yet tho. Maybe as I get more into Enduro cross and GNCC as I have been the last couple years. Still really enjoy MX and free riding but I’m sure closer to 40 I’ll be less willing to throw myself off 75-100 foot gaps etc. Which is why I see myself going more serious snow biking. Last weekend I was blasting 85 ft + off a little roller to step down. Landing in 10ft of snow base with 4ft powder on top is a lot different. So much suspension in the bike, track kit and snow. Unless the bike lands on you it’s fairly forgiving. Still has its risks but a lot less than the dirt I’ve rode my whole life. Nothing quite like the feeling of blastin through the west coast alpine/back country on 10ft+ feet of snow on a dirt bike. Can’t wait to build my Beta/TimberSled set up.
@@ChrisMason.333 My neighbor owns a TM 450 Fi, and his brother owns a Sherco 450 SEF Factory. They say the bikes are worth every cent. I own a Suzuki RM-Z450 and I've got no complaints whatsoever. Though I wish Suzuki would return to MXGP...
So the Honda has great everything but it’s “too much bike” so it’s basically last place? This makes ZERO sense. Honda must not be paying you guys enough to give it a higher rank lol
my 2014 sxf 450 with 4 gears (yes, 4 gears, in UK we did that until 14/15 change) is still a supreme badass bike, my 2019 exc 500 is also badass in its own way that is unique and diff to my sxf - i will NEVER meet their limits, 99% of you lot wouldn't either so don't be magpies who need what is shiny and 'best' according to media - be realistic
One thing I don't like about the austrian bikes... I have seen too many broken frames, with my own eyes, and all of them were at the same place, in the front of the. Frame, at the triple clamps.
can't tell if serious - but if you ask me, anyone who pays attention to such data is foolish - for a start, we are not factory riders, the rest is easy to figure out from there
@@chriswhiteside6879 Im aware of that, but when they do comparisons they always pick Austrian bikes when every one knows they are the most high maintenance bikes and the most expensive while using cheaply made parts
I do not race and am slow. I only ride open practices for fun. This said, if I was to buy any of these it would be a hard decision IF you did not take price out of the equation. If Price matters the most, Suzuki all day. If not, I would go yamaha. This coming from a 2018 FC 450 owner. Bottom line: go with price/reliability/dealer reputation. Lastly, I would buy any of the Jap bikes in a heartbeat if they came with a 350 platform.
Aside from the driving Rock and references to warm fuzzy puppies these are Race Bikes and I want to know....which one gets around the Track the fastest!? Give each Rider 3 laps on each bike and work it out!
I have not rode any other 450’s other than my kawi but I will say that it does have a very controlled powerband feel to it and the suspension is very predictable. I have had a blast learning to ride on it.
@@jpesicka492 I had a ttr125 when I was 13 but I’m 27 now lol. In February we had a 21’ KX 450 come into work on a repo. It had 6hrs on it and I got it for 3600 bucks. It was terrifying at first but now I’m a lot more comfortable on it
I’m debating what to get as a 6’2” 200lb novice rider (track) who mostly free rides and trail rides but also gets track time in here and there. I’m thinking most likely getting the YZ450f cause it’s a goof bike for bigger riders and Yamahas are known for reliability and it would go together with my YZ250. I had a 2010 YZ450f that I liked a lot better than my brothers 2011 KX450f which felt stiff and rigid which I don’t like. But the new KX is on my radar too. Honda and KTM are also a possibility but I’m wondering if I’ll like the handling of them. The CRF would go well with my CR500 which is the only running bike I own. Wish I could test each bike like this shootout so I knew which I liked best. Might also get the 300SX or just rebuild and pump up my YZ with a 30-325 kit
Honda will be the most reliable. Ktm will break first. Honda is the middle ground bike that always be doing well. Kawi is just Honda but green. Suzuki is Suzuki. Husqvarna is well honestly no one rides them they are overpriced but good bikes. Yamaha is alright alsway has been good but lacking. Gas Gas needs to change their color. Sorry Honda called red years ago
@@joebone3151 Thanks for the info. Im debating Honda or Yamaha at this point, im just worried about the CRF being too stiff and it handling horribly in comparison. I haven’t ridden any newer 450 really but I had a 2010 YZF for a very short time that I liked but never got to really ride and find out. I don’t wanna get the Honda and be disappointed in its handling and power output. Maybe it’s because I got used to racing and riding my YZ250 with suspension that was sprung too light for my weight for so long, but I didn’t like how stiff my brothers 2011 KX450f was compared to my YZ and CR. My 500 is so much more plush, but I have yet to take it to a track. Maybe I’ll like it being stiff and rigid on the track. I know I’ll like the way the YZ handles and it’s power, it’s just the Honda looks so fucking good and would pair well next to my CR500. Maybe I’m overthink it and it’s not that big of a deal as I’m making it out to be from these magazine reviews. I’m not a fast track rider so it might not matter that much either way cause I’ll make it work like I did on my YZ. Only now I do plan on dialing in suspension for me cause it’s my money being spent and not my moms (I raced up til around 18).
I feel like the ktm is a perfect balance of power and weight, so much lighter than most bikes and so much more powerful, for this reason i give ktm the win
Swamp Moto also had the kx guess will wait for a few others but if there’s one more …. I think I’ll get the 22 kx.. if it hasn’t changed much no point paying extra true ? … I’m coming off a yz 21 model I’m 6,1 250lb I couldn’t get comfy on the yz Who is also taller and be sure here ? What do you ride ?
IM 6foot 195. Have a 2019 ktm450, picked up a 21 yz450f last fall to try. The yamaha is definatley cramped. I moved bars forward which helped but ended up sending bike down the road, I did like ability to change maps on yamaha. Just picked up a nice 21 kx450f I really like it, have my ktm up for sale now.
@@stephenmiley5804 interesting bro have you ridden a new ktm ? Have you changed much on the kx like lower pegs or different bars or change positions ? I’m really about the feel of the bike gotta feel comfy and confident
@@adamrochester1 I have not ridden the newest ktm chassis. I've had kawasaki before. I lowered pegs and am currently running stock bar position on kx450f as front hole makes it hard to get at compression adjusters on fork. I'm probably going with ktm, suzuki Evo bar as it's a little straighter bend and flexes more than oem renthal bar on kx. I've read newest chassis on ktm has more planted feel on front tire. Would like to compare it to the kawasaki. The kawasaki has tons of feel on front tire compared to my ktm with spring forks especially noticeable when muddy
They should have had these bike race to see what came in first after the shoot out. No bike is perfect , its up to the rider to make up the difference.
Can anyone here actually ride one of these? Modern 450’s are just way too sharp for me and most of the weekend warriors that I ride with. They still buy 450’s but they would be better served with a displacement of 300 to 350cc’s. I downsized and the smaller bike is much easier to ride quickly.
I think they all sound terrible. The GasGas is somewhat tolerable. The Honda and GasGas are the best looking. Every one in the shootout would likely scare me and make me wonder why we need that much power on an MX track. I grew up on 2T smokers , so you know.....
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27 minutes of the same song. Maybe tone the music down for your videos or mix it up. That song gets annoying real quick!
awesome thanks for the tips!
Rock on brother! I've had this same song playing in my work truck for the past 27 years!!!
No music, Please!!! Thank you Happy New Year 2023 : )
Not this one too!!! I just watched the 250 shootout and same crap. Damn
I feel like im sitting in an mx vs atv menu screen
They are all great bike's. Just pick your favorite color.
Well gas gas better pick a new color we don't need two red teams. And honda was their first
@@joebone3151 Honda was originally gray. Then green and yellow.
@scottp760 nope the first Mas produced honda was red and they were always red in racing. When they are a different color is usually small.time racers. Gas Gas came put what the last 15 years they need to be purple or some shit. Get a unique color and maybe people.would buy your bike.
@@joebone3151 I have a 22 GG MC450. I also have my first brand new bike I ever bought. A 1999 Kawasaki KX250. And it's better than new. You can check it out on Reddit. I rode Honda for years. The aluminum frames are not as good riding as the chrome-moly or steel frame bike's. I have owned 5 450's and my GasGas is the best easily. But I am sure the KTM and Husqvarna's are better just from there suspension aspect.
@@joebone3151 purple, white and silver would look bad ass if they blended the colors with a modern style like ktm and husky do. Silver rims and handle bars with a white and purple bar pad
The number one thing killing the sport of motocross is how expensive it is to get started. I’ve been riding since I was 6 years old, my dad was good at making sure I always had a bike and that it actually ran well, but now I’m an adult who lives on his own and I cannot afford to buy a bike. Even older bikes are 5 grand now. The 2005 CRF250R My dad bought in 20010 was only $3000, a 2005 CRF250R is on average 4 grand today. I don’t understand how the price of bikes has shot through The roof, but if the sport is going to grow the prices need to be more affordable. I miss riding every day, simply can’t afford a bike
I got a 2013 CRF450R for 4k in canada which is roughly 3k. You gotta be willing to travel a bit for it and negotiate
And the future is on electric bikes... I think it is time to check airpressure on my.. Mountainbike🤪🤪🤪
There’s plenty of bikes out there that are newer and for the same 4K price. Definitely can find few year old bikes out there for under 5K . you could go buy a new Suzuki for many thousands less than the other bikes..
@@MXvsATV144 it’s still not what it used to be. When I was a kid you could go get a 250 2stroke for dirt cheap and go riding that same day Lmao. We all know prices on bikes nowadays are far overpriced. Nothing with change my mind on that 😂
Year after year it is becoming a rich man's sport, sad but true. That's my opinion
Nice job on the shootout. I enjoyed hearing your opinion on what each bike does and how they ride. The hard thing about the shootout is that you always have to rank the bikes but that doesn’t always come across as close as it is in real life. Because you pick a number one favorite riding bike when you ride all of them back to back, us average joes take it as an insult against the other bikes that didn’t rank first. The truth is all these bikes are awesome and would be good to great bikes for all of us average riders. None of them would hold us back from riding to our full potential. It’s only when you ride these bikes back to back in the same day at the same tracks that you start to notice the differences and can get a feel for where one bike feels better than others. The real truth is that all seven of these bikes are pretty great and the differences that separate them in the ranking charts are minor. But that’s also the great thing about motocross bikes right now. They’re all so good, we can have fun on any of them. Pick your favorite color or choose the bike based on whichever dealer you get the best service from and you will have a ton of fun no matter which bike you’re on. Leave the brand bashing or the shootout criticisms to the other trolls on the internet and just go have fun riding awesome bikes!
Agreed!!!
I’m an RMZ owner too 🙂
@@XKillSwitchX911 I'm a crf rider but a rmz250 is my dream dirtbike
Well said, most of us will never be able to extract 100% of the performance for it to make a difference.
Oh absolutely, back in the day when i had my yz125 yz 250 and had a rm 259 i woulda told you that you were crazy if you told me that one day they would be electric start, 4 stroke, fuel injected, and be badass. Also the ktm 300 fuel injected 2 stroke, that mixes the gas and oil itself i woulda said man what are you smokin... but here we are, i finally bought a 2018 yz250f and was scared to death i was gonna over rev n blow a valve, and didnt expect that performance, but damn, they are really sweet bikes, the smokers are still badass, but what they have done with the thumpers is amazing, great time to ride, hate it that the 600 supersport bikes are dying but thats another story.
kawi is king. to my surprise figured that out last year. had the best time on it.
King in tests. But honda is king in comp
Last year Dirt Bike said the YZ was REALLY close to the KX. They say the YZ is better this year than last year, but still comes in 2nd. The KX must have been a lot better last year to go unchanged and still win. Usually bikes don't win again when unchanged unless they already were a lot better.
I also always think about another category that doesn't get taken into consideration: maintenance and reliability. I wonder if this would skew the results at all.
If you add maintenance and reliability to the score the Yamaha would be way way ahead. The Yamaha also has a vastly superior tuner app . Dirtbike Magazine really really screwed up .
@@herbcanter2114 even if the kawi comes in better, yammy lasts longer and is a set it and forget it bike..I hope the new ones keep that reputation.
Let’s not forget you don’t have to add a aftermarket pipe to get more hp out of a Yamaha cause their free app gives you more than you need! Plus the Kawasaki hasn’t done much since 19 to be honest. My friend rode my Yamaha and 2 other guys and he said the Yamaha handles way better and is more predictable. Plus he loves the stock suspension compared to his stock and completely done by someone else. He also had his motor done with high compression piston porting and tuned and he still says the Yamaha pulls better stock!!!!! Blue all the way.
Its probably just due to a different track and conditions. Pick your colour, get the best price and don't let this test result worry you
@@mxr248 what year is she
Good shootout friendly narrator glad u guys kept the Suzuki in hopefully ken can do wonders on it good job y’all
why would you not keep the suzuki??
@@zacharylewis4860 it's been at the back of the pack for years. Still a rmz250 is my dream dirtbike
Hearing Roczen is riding a suzuki has me excited...hopefully we can start seeing team yellow on the podium again :D
I've always rode Hondas and Yamaha but a Suzuki rmz 250 is my dream dirtbike
I'm a Honda die hard. But the rmz is a very esthetic bike with a planted feel. And I don't want to see Suzuki leave the market
Team yellow needs an update to the 21st century..it's my favorite team I would commit to buying a 450 with a modernization, modes, elec start, TC,
I have a new RMZ 4.50 bad ass I am 62 years old
Why not include lap times for each rider and bike for each day of riding
Yes
I bought my first KX450. 2022 about 6 months ago. Been riding Husky for the last 4 year. I'm 6'1 40 years old, 200lbs intermediate and this is the best bike I've owned. Few minor tweeks with bar positions and pegs for zero money and you have it dialed. I revaled and sprung because my weight and engine mounts. The bike handles soooo good. If MXA ranked #1 all bikes went backwards but KX. Only complaint is its a little Jerky on inital throttle but I haven't tried the other couplers yet. Not really a big deal
I’m also 6,1 I’m 250lbs I had a 450 21 Yamaha couldn’t get comfy on the rider triangle … was seat bouncing every jump felt hunched over and cramped when standing was looking at the kx or ktm husky What did you do with the bar positions And pegs ?
Team Green Always!
Engine mounts? What did you do to those?
Eli said the new YZ450F feels as light as a bicycle compared to the 2022 , He said it turns on a dime , is much more nimble and flickable with 5% more overall power . The competition is in serious trouble .
I have a 17 and im scared of it haha
I’d say that too if I was paid to ride the brand
Why you never have TM on comparison??
Kawi 🤘🤘
I just bought a 2023 Ktm 350 Sxf. Fantastic Bike. Air forks are good. Get one.
Send your suspension to Powerband Racing. Billy is the best at WP suspension. You will be amazed at how well your bike will handle.
Several of my friends are A riders and hate the suspension. The front air forks are junk and are never predictable and do something different… plus one guy put his bike in gear and made grinding sound.. another guy blew his up with not even a few hours. Seen that happen a lot with those bikes. Plus let’s not forget how over priced they are and double the money to rebuild compared to jap bikes!
Also pay attention to the KTM crap smoking in the video coming out of the corner and then when he let off it would puff smoke again! Kmart tune motor! Junk
@@mxr248 I call Bullshit. U don't have friends...🤣
@@anthonycavalliotis8736 😂😂
#rmarmy
I bought me a brand new KX450 and I have always rode Yamaha's but.man.i love my KX450
Same here
How is that Kawi lasting? I’m about buy one!
All these shootouts don't mean a thing, just pick a color. The Honda 6th? I don't think so
Team Green ALWAYS!
Let’s go Kawasaki
Team Green ALWAYS! last Christmas 2021 we bought our 11 year old boy his 2022 KX85 one of the only 3 available at that time, and he loves it so much we let him ride a 2022 YZ85 and the Big wheel one and he said his Kawi had more power and was so much more comfortable hes raced 2 amateur season total in 2 states, last one on his new KX85 and he got 5th places in the championship but he got hurt on his practice 2009 KX85 half way through the year and really backed off and fell back to 5th place in points so hopefully this off season he will get it back, i just ordered him his new top end today but im keeping it all stock the bike just runs so good and already has great power for him
Why no Beta?
Tm racing and fantic too
@@malcolm2527 You forgot Sherco
for me suzuki still the best,, 😀😀👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Exactly, not everyone wants to worry about a battery and all that crap
Beautiful bikes i love all of that
go green!!! blue aint bad either.
I've got boxes and boxs of Dirt Bike Mags from the 90's / 00's..
Things must be looking up for me in life again because tonight I searched out "Dirt Bike Shootout" for the fist time in 10 years 👍.. this time I want a Blue one
very very best dirt or offroad or XL bikz ever i seen and ride in my past life.....
Great shootout!
Honda for the win
6th overall
Is allways fun to watch 3 KTM versus 4 Japanese
Truth
'23 KTM is the bike to beat! Amazing machine w/a smooth monster engine. Sign me up! #Maxima -NY
I’d buy the Yamaha YZ 450
Thanks for the excellent, insightful comparison - great job
19december 2022 hour 14 central european time 😀ready to start streaming from Piacenza,Italy
Would have been sweet to see the Beta 450RX. Have heard great things about it.
Beta are already the best factory team in EnduroGP, and they'll soon be fighting for world titles in MXGP as well. In 2024 they'll supposedly enter the AMA MX & SX too. Beta are definitely a force to be reckoned with. Triumph are also on the rise with RC on their factory team. Wish TM and Sherco would enter MXGP...
@@MCJohn-117 I agree, we will definitely see Beta bikes on the podiums in MXGP, and AMA SC and MX in the coming years. The bikes are incredible. My snow bike base next season will be a Beta 480 RR. Unless the Beta 450RX is out by then and available on west coast of Canada. The bikes are incredible, and I’ve rode since I was 4 years old in ‘94. I’ve ridden all the Japanese and Austrian bikes. Haven’t had a chance to ride a Sherco or TM yet tho. Maybe as I get more into Enduro cross and GNCC as I have been the last couple years.
Still really enjoy MX and free riding but I’m sure closer to 40 I’ll be less willing to throw myself off 75-100 foot gaps etc. Which is why I see myself going more serious snow biking. Last weekend I was blasting 85 ft + off a little roller to step down. Landing in 10ft of snow base with 4ft powder on top is a lot different. So much suspension in the bike, track kit and snow. Unless the bike lands on you it’s fairly forgiving. Still has its risks but a lot less than the dirt I’ve rode my whole life. Nothing quite like the feeling of blastin through the west coast alpine/back country on 10ft+ feet of snow on a dirt bike. Can’t wait to build my Beta/TimberSled set up.
@@ChrisMason.333 My neighbor owns a TM 450 Fi, and his brother owns a Sherco 450 SEF Factory. They say the bikes are worth every cent. I own a Suzuki RM-Z450 and I've got no complaints whatsoever. Though I wish Suzuki would return to MXGP...
So the Honda has great everything but it’s “too much bike” so it’s basically last place? This makes ZERO sense. Honda must not be paying you guys enough to give it a higher rank lol
my 2014 sxf 450 with 4 gears (yes, 4 gears, in UK we did that until 14/15 change) is still a supreme badass bike, my 2019 exc 500 is also badass in its own way that is unique and diff to my sxf - i will NEVER meet their limits, 99% of you lot wouldn't either so don't be magpies who need what is shiny and 'best' according to media - be realistic
One thing I don't like about the austrian bikes... I have seen too many broken frames, with my own eyes, and all of them were at the same place, in the front of the. Frame, at the triple clamps.
Only honda crf450r
liked the metal soundtrack
MXA test carries more weight, they test for months not a day or two.
MXA are shills for the Austrain brands and if you trust them then go with their pick
Very fair review, pick a color
Narrator reminds me of chef John
tm 450
The 350 has won every lap time challenge that I have seen on the internet. So lap times really are meaning full... Mosiman 3 seconds faster!
can't tell if serious - but if you ask me, anyone who pays attention to such data is foolish - for a start, we are not factory riders, the rest is easy to figure out from there
MXA and Mosiman are Austrian bike Shills!
@@leadhead7338 KTM 250 vs 350 vs 450 so same brand
@@chriswhiteside6879 Im aware of that, but when they do comparisons they always pick Austrian bikes when every one knows they are the most high maintenance bikes and the most expensive while using cheaply made parts
@@leadhead7338 my point was 350 laps time compared to 450 not brands.
💚💚💚💚
The big GASGAS logo on the side makes it look cheap. Like an electric bike or something
The real winner is KTM for offering a bike for everyone and continuing to sell a ton of 350’s which is really all the power anyone would ever need.
The KTM wins at being the most expensive so people aren't going to pay that much money for a bike
@@tyleredwards7162 well KTM sells more bikes than all of the other brands so clearly they’re doing something right.
I do not race and am slow. I only ride open practices for fun. This said, if I was to buy any of these it would be a hard decision IF you did not take price out of the equation. If Price matters the most, Suzuki all day. If not, I would go yamaha. This coming from a 2018 FC 450 owner. Bottom line: go with price/reliability/dealer reputation.
Lastly, I would buy any of the Jap bikes in a heartbeat if they came with a 350 platform.
@@BAYAREAMXcause they offer 700 diff models vs 2 for other manufacturers lol. Like gm vs ford. Gm outsells ford as a whole.
350 the most power you need.....get in the dunes and say that
The Gasgas is the worst looking bike of the group with the cheap looking silver rims. The retro Honda is by far the best looking bike.
Glad I'm not a tester I can jump on any bike from any year an not even give a damn about the difference!
Why did they use the same song for the whole clip
The jock rock in the background is hilarious..think I liked it better when it was "enter sandman"
sorry you don't like the music. if you want to pay to license sandman we will use it! thanks!
@@DirtBikeMagazine oh I like it.. I'm as old as the staff at dirtbike magazine.. I was certainly a Metallica fan in those days
@@stangbanger6445 Not sure what you mean. We have staff in age range of 20-65
So, the usual Japanese bikes and 3 KTMs.
Lol : )
2023 Yamaha 👑
No way the kx450 won
6th place Hondas has one issue and it's too much "bite" ???? What?
Yamaha
Too much bike? lmao so basically you out the honda in 6th because its too good? lmao
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Great piece of work but could you pls loose the annoying background music. Complete ruin the engine sounds and their differences.
sorry to upset you . you can look to our tested videos for more
Kx450s are $7500 right now Here in NH. Leads me to believe they have something big for 2024.
Where, I want one
That’s crazy, an RMZ 450 is $9000 not including tax here
Aside from the driving Rock and references to warm fuzzy puppies these are Race Bikes and I want to know....which one gets around the Track the fastest!? Give each Rider 3 laps on each bike and work it out!
Just 3 laps?!?!?!?!
Kawasaki is #1
ALWAYS!
You said that the yz lost 3 pounds but yamaha said 5? Is it 233 or 235 without fuel?
Doesn't matter the thing feels like a 125 which is what Tomac said.
I have not rode any other 450’s other than my kawi but I will say that it does have a very controlled powerband feel to it and the suspension is very predictable. I have had a blast learning to ride on it.
Damn ur learning to ride on a 450?!?
@@jpesicka492 I had a ttr125 when I was 13 but I’m 27 now lol. In February we had a 21’ KX 450 come into work on a repo. It had 6hrs on it and I got it for 3600 bucks. It was terrifying at first but now I’m a lot more comfortable on it
@@tylerwallace5839 what a score !!!
@@adamrochester1 that’s why I didn’t want to pass it up
@@tylerwallace5839 Team Green ALWAYS!
Crf winner🎉
U evaluated honda for last position on your shootout then why honda bike wins more races compared to your choice bike????
Riders and your delusion
Funny how they Honda got 6th cause it’s to good lol
Whoever pays the most gets the shootout win, dirtbike has always seemed to be bias in favor of kawasaki
suzuki join shoot ouT yeah baby
The main test guy at db mag races a kx 450. Enough said
😭...Probably because they do everything the best!
They act like Roczen is riding this stock Suzuki lol
I’m debating what to get as a 6’2” 200lb novice rider (track) who mostly free rides and trail rides but also gets track time in here and there. I’m thinking most likely getting the YZ450f cause it’s a goof bike for bigger riders and Yamahas are known for reliability and it would go together with my YZ250. I had a 2010 YZ450f that I liked a lot better than my brothers 2011 KX450f which felt stiff and rigid which I don’t like. But the new KX is on my radar too. Honda and KTM are also a possibility but I’m wondering if I’ll like the handling of them. The CRF would go well with my CR500 which is the only running bike I own. Wish I could test each bike like this shootout so I knew which I liked best. Might also get the 300SX or just rebuild and pump up my YZ with a 30-325 kit
Honda will be the most reliable. Ktm will break first. Honda is the middle ground bike that always be doing well. Kawi is just Honda but green. Suzuki is Suzuki. Husqvarna is well honestly no one rides them they are overpriced but good bikes. Yamaha is alright alsway has been good but lacking. Gas Gas needs to change their color. Sorry Honda called red years ago
@@joebone3151 Thanks for the info. Im debating Honda or Yamaha at this point, im just worried about the CRF being too stiff and it handling horribly in comparison. I haven’t ridden any newer 450 really but I had a 2010 YZF for a very short time that I liked but never got to really ride and find out. I don’t wanna get the Honda and be disappointed in its handling and power output. Maybe it’s because I got used to racing and riding my YZ250 with suspension that was sprung too light for my weight for so long, but I didn’t like how stiff my brothers 2011 KX450f was compared to my YZ and CR. My 500 is so much more plush, but I have yet to take it to a track. Maybe I’ll like it being stiff and rigid on the track. I know I’ll like the way the YZ handles and it’s power, it’s just the Honda looks so fucking good and would pair well next to my CR500. Maybe I’m overthink it and it’s not that big of a deal as I’m making it out to be from these magazine reviews. I’m not a fast track rider so it might not matter that much either way cause I’ll make it work like I did on my YZ. Only now I do plan on dialing in suspension for me cause it’s my money being spent and not my moms (I raced up til around 18).
23 yz450f wet weight is 240lb. that's not dry weight...
Gas alone is 16 pounds so 240 cant be wet weight
@@WaitWhatsMyName dam always favours the euro bikes by leaving out Yamahas wet weights..dry weights are bogus, nobody runs an empty bike
@@grudgetank3127 weights are like horse power, there are always atleast 3 opinions for some reason
Waiting for 2023 250 2 stroke shootout
How about the sounds the bikes make instead of anyhting else?
Hoooooondaaaaaaaaa
In 2014, it seems like it's between the Kawasaki and Yamaha. I'll still take the KTM with fork work. It's all about quality.
Guy sounds just like chuck from street outlaws
I feel like the ktm is a perfect balance of power and weight, so much lighter than most bikes and so much more powerful, for this reason i give ktm the win
Fully agreed
tm? fantic?
Beta and Sherco as well.
Swamp Moto also had the kx guess will wait for a few others but if there’s one more …. I think I’ll get the 22 kx.. if it hasn’t changed much no point paying extra true ? … I’m coming off a yz 21 model I’m 6,1 250lb I couldn’t get comfy on the yz
Who is also taller and be sure here ? What do you ride ?
Kawasaki seems like the way to go
IM 6foot 195. Have a 2019 ktm450, picked up a 21 yz450f last fall to try. The yamaha is definatley cramped. I moved bars forward which helped but ended up sending bike down the road, I did like ability to change maps on yamaha. Just picked up a nice 21 kx450f I really like it, have my ktm up for sale now.
@@stephenmiley5804 interesting bro have you ridden a new ktm ? Have you changed much on the kx like lower pegs or different bars or change positions ? I’m really about the feel of the bike gotta feel comfy and confident
@@adamrochester1 I have not ridden the newest ktm chassis. I've had kawasaki before. I lowered pegs and am currently running stock bar position on kx450f as front hole makes it hard to get at compression adjusters on fork. I'm probably going with ktm, suzuki Evo bar as it's a little straighter bend and flexes more than oem renthal bar on kx. I've read newest chassis on ktm has more planted feel on front tire. Would like to compare it to the kawasaki. The kawasaki has tons of feel on front tire compared to my ktm with spring forks especially noticeable when muddy
@@stephenmiley5804 oh nice ! Haha you mean your gonna get a ktm or ktm bars ?
Is it me, or does the bike volume need to go down and the voice over need to go up. I gotta turn down the volume everyone the bikes come on
Wow, Can this video be any more slow paced
Honda is "too much bike for the average rider" lmao
amazing how good the suzuki still is. show's just how high they set the benchmark.
I'm gonna buy a kx450.
Don’t, their so expensive for how unreliable they are in comparison to the other beands
They should have had these bike race to see what came in first after the shoot out.
No bike is perfect , its up to the rider to make up the difference.
SUZUKIIIIII bestttt
Why are you showing dyno hp at the 250 class but not the 450 class? Like why hide it?
From 23:25 to 23:35 notice the junk KTM (Kmart Tune Motor) smoking? bike cost about $3000 more and does that. If you like smoked meat there ya go!😂
Drop the music. Someone spends hours dubbing in music to make the video unwatchable.
id like to see maybe even something heavier next time(:
Cant believe the CRF is in 6th.
Now if all those manufacturers would put this focus into sport ATVs again!!! So so many people are upset about that
Can anyone here actually ride one of these? Modern 450’s are just way too sharp for me and most of the weekend warriors that I ride with. They still buy 450’s but they would be better served with a displacement of 300 to 350cc’s. I downsized and the smaller bike is much easier to ride quickly.
Thanks for the vid, would like to see more useful info and less slow-mo shots and music.
Honda allday everyday
I think they all sound terrible. The GasGas is somewhat tolerable. The Honda and GasGas are the best looking. Every one in the shootout would likely scare me and make me wonder why we need that much power on an MX track.
I grew up on 2T smokers , so you know.....
traction control? Who in the hell wants that on their dirtbike? Get that out of this market please.
My question " Is Suzuki going to be the first electric production motocross bike "?
Not much has Changed since 2013
Honda already has a prototype e-bike, you’d be surprised how much Suzuki has done in ten years