First Ride Review - 2016 KAWASAKI KX450F
Due to close the factory bike, you can get.
Strong racing tradition has been the key, Kawasaki's success, both domestic and abroad. What won the Sunday sales Monday, Kawasaki always make sure that your bike race to see technology slowly trickles to consumers. For 2016, Kawasaki has released a new KX450F is close to the factory bikes, you can get. A new chassis, engine, suspension settings, and body are just a small part of the 2016 KX450F made many improvements.
In the engine, the goal is Kawasaki shave weight and increase power. Inside, highlights include a new throttle body, piston, intake port, the intake valve and camshaft. Also new is the case of the exhaust and, along with the set upright box inflows more air into the engine to increase power. Kawasaki said the improvements are aimed at improving the medium to high-end power and over-speed, while the smooth power delivery.
The framework also new. It weighs 3.1 pounds compared to the previous frame less, it was thin from 6 mm to improve the comfort of the driver. It is said that a targeted modification frame beam, improve the processing of the bicycle. These changes, together with a slim body, making 2016 KX450F look and feel significantly different than last year. There are better to increase the torsional rigidity of the rear wheel traction improved rocker. Although matching Showa suspension is not new, the fork has a new setting in the chassis. Fork has to save weight and increase rigidity of the new thin tube.
On Tracks
When compared to the 2015 KX450F, 2016 KX450F is different. Last year, we complained of Showa fork SFF- bad air action, but in 2016 it was not a problem. By the new chassis and swing arm auxiliary, Showa fork overall performance and feel are greatly improved. Last year, the fork is garbled, hard to sing a song with a minor change and air pressure to resolve. Now, the initial settings work well for the majority of skill levels. The overall effect of the fork and shock are balanced and predictable.
Throughout our testing, we did not make any major changes reserved hardened hard landing and G-outs from fork to adjust some small clicker and pressure. In addition, the new lighter chassis helps a flexible feel. The KX450F ever felt large and heavy; the new 2016 bike feels light, flexible, and operability. Slim body can also easily move around the corner or slide up, which, incidentally, KXF sneak hesitation.
For improved engine, its power from the powerful to the right off the bottom and top of the range continues to pull well. Change to the motor have given broader power, and the ability to accelerate the speed. In short, the new KX450F motor smoother, more powerful and easier to control. This is the first time Kawasaki Kawasaki also offers handheld accessories FI Calibration Kit, which allows EFI adjustments a breeze. The kit can also set any of the three available DFI couplers, allows custom settings to complete, easily swapped out the track.
The verdict
2016 Kawasaki KX450F is one of the best bike in its class, providing a solid suspension, maneuverability, and a very strong motor. Compared to last year's bike, Kawasaki have fixed most of the problems. We think it would be hard to beat the comparison test, and most importantly, in the game.
UPS:
-Feels Light and nimble
-Turns Good
-Suspension Is plush, not harsh
-Kawasaki FI Calibration Kit (sold separately), so change the power characteristics breeze
-DFI Coupler allows rapid changes in output power, and can be used with the FI Calibration Kit can be programmed
-Slim New body comfortable; nothing caught on
- Two positions footpegs and four-position handlebar clamp can be easily customized rider room
-The Showa SFF- air suspension provides a wide range of adjustability
-strong, progressive brakes
DOWNS:
-Suspension Is slightly soft rapid weight riders
-The Standard Renthal easily bent rod
-Showa SFF- air fork adjustment can be confusing
-Loud Exhaust
Specification 2016 Kawasaki KX450F
LIST PRICE $8799
ENGINE TYPE DOHC single
BORE x STROKE 96.0 x 62.1mm
DISPLACEMENT 449cc
TRANSMISSION SPEEDS 5
FRONT WHEEL TRAVEL 12.4 in.
REAR WHEEL TRAVEL 12.4 in.
FUEL CAPACITY 1.66 gal.
SEAT HEIGHT 37.8 in.
FRONT BRAKE disc
REAR BRAKE disc
CLAIMED WET WEIGHT 240 lb.
