Against the backdrop of the iconic Los Angeles Coliseum, home to the original "Superbowl Of Motocross", Kawasaki brought back past champions from Brad Lackey all the way up to Ryan Villopoto for a special unveiling of the 2024 KX 450. "Over the last 50 years, the Kawasaki KX brand of motorcycles has helped pave the path to championships for some of the most popular motocross racers of all time," Team Green told the assembled media.
Standing on the floor of the Coliseum looking up through the legendary peristyle jump was the perfect context... the OG Team Green box van bringing out the bike, complete with Jeff "Chicken" Matiasevich riding it out onto the track was over the top! "Today, the KX family remains one of the most dominant motocross and supercross brand of motorcycles available, with the all-new KX 450 once again raising the bar..."
To commemorate the celebration and success of 50 years of the KX brand, Kawasaki is pleased to announce the release of 50th Anniversary Edition motorcycles. Equipped with a limited retro-inspired KX shroud graphic, a Uni-Trak swingarm graphic, blue seat, silver wheels and white fork guards, the 2024 KX250 50th Anniversary Edition and the KX450 50th Anniversary Edition motorcycles will spark nostalgia and tug at the heartstrings of motocross enthusiasts across the globe.
Despite the retro graphics with the requisite splash of pink, the all-new 2024 KX450 is one of the most technologically advanced and race-ready machines on the starting gate:
ALL-NEW 2024 KAWASAKI KX 450 HIGHLIGHTS:
• NEW Engine tuning
• NEW Cylinder head
• NEW Straight exhaust port and center exhaust
• NEW Smartphone connectivity via RIDEOLOGY THE APP KX
• NEW Handlebar-mounted traction control switch
• NEW Brembo brake system
• NEW Lightweight aluminum perimeter frame
• NEW ODI Lock-On grips
• NEW Easy-to-remove side cover
• NEW Slim ergonomic bodywork
• NEW Kawasaki TRaction Control and riding modes