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2016 KX450F LEANER & MEANER Is this the Lightest, Fastest 450cc Motocrosser? While the 2016 250 only has mild changes over last years model, the 450 is an all new bike. When we were at Holeshot, we saw one of the very first ones in the country. Unfortunately - none were available for test at the time we were going to print, but, we’ll get into the queue and with a bit of luck, sometime in the future, we’ll give it a thrashing. Here’s what some of the international boys are saying: difference compared to the rear steering feeling of 2015. Whipping the bike in the air takes less work and scrubbing jumps is made easier with the KX450F’s newfound lightweight feeling.” “The Kawasaki KX450F has been referred to by testers the past couple years as heavy, bulky, and one of the more difficult bikes to corner in comparison to some of the other brands. For 2016, Kawasaki dropped 1.4 KG’s off the chassis and an additional 2 kilogrammes off the engine, resulting in a 3.5 kilogramme overall weight savings compared to the 2015 model. The new frame spars are narrowed by 6mm, which resulted in a nimble and slimmer feeling bike on the track. The new frame lets the KX450F have increased front wheel traction and aid in front end control when we entered corners. It is now much easier to throw around in the turns and in the air, compared to last year’s model. Coming into corners, the ‘16 KX450F lays into ruts easier and feels like there is front end traction, which is a huge WHAT’S NEW ON THE 2016 KAWASAKI KX450F 1. Revised cylinder head. The engine is tuned such that the torque curve follows the limit of running resistance for as long as possible. Cylinder is offset (8.5 mm forward), reducing friction and enabling more efficient power generation. 2. Revised intake valves and intake cam timing change are designed to complement cylinder exhaust system revisions. Intake ports are less curved, contributing to increased performance at all rpm. Revised intake cam timing (advanced 2-degrees) contributes to increased low-rpm performance. Intake valves have a revised head area. The new design, with slimmer throat angle and reduced recess (similar OCTOBER 2015 43 1510 DT 2016 Kawasaki MX.indd 43 2015/09/18 10:42 PM
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