BEST MOTOCROSSER: Kawasaki KX450F

Ten Best Bikes of 2014.

How good is this bike? Just look at the amazing results posted by Ryan Villopoto and his Monster Energy Kawasaki team in the 2014 AMA Supercross series: Seven wins and 12 podiums earned RV2 his fourth-straight title. Okay, Villopoto is pretty damn good, but a great machine made his job a whole lot easier. The KX’s hard-hitting power and class-leading suspension make it a great tool for us mortals too. Staying at the top is hard work, but Kawi has earned it.

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Engine (right-side view).

Engine (left-side view).

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Rear section.

Exhaust.