We were first introduced to the new generation KX450 back in 2019 when Kawasaki gave us an all-new KX450. We are told that the current generation KX450 was designed around feedback from the US when Ryan Villopoto was winning but in recent times we've seen Eli Tomac win and struggle on the KX. Now that Eli has jumped ship we see Jason Anderson absolutely ripping on the KX. How can Tomac struggle but Anderson get better if the bike hasn't changed? Let's ride the MY23 KX450 and see if we can work it out.
WHAT'S NEW?
For 2023 the KX450 got nothing but a set of fancy new graphics. Since the current generation KX450 hit the market four years ago, it has only had small refinements such