4-Wheel ATV Action magazine rated the top 450cc sport ATVs on a variety of measures including motocross, trail riding, dunes, power, suspension and ease of use. After exhaustive testing, they declared the 2008 Kawasaki KFX® 450R ATV as the overall winner.

Here’s what the editors at 4-Wheel ATV Action had to say about the KFX450R:

“…the Kawasaki KFX450R has the best overall package of power, clutch, transmission and starting.”

“With its separate high- and low-speed compression adjusters on the rear shock and long gull-wing front A-arms, the Kawasaki rates highest, followed by the Yamaha, Suzuki and Honda.”

“…Kawasaki did a great job of keeping the noise and emissions low without choking the machine…”

“…the EFI KFX comes on instantly and builds revs quickly…”

Dietrich was a constant threat for the podium, taking his place there five out of six rounds this season. He was also the only competitor to make all six main events.

“The main idea behind EnduroCross is to be consistent,” said Dietrich. “I was able to do that this year and it ended up paying off. After finishing second in the WORCS series, its like redemption to win this championship. I’ve worked really hard for it and I can’t wait to run the number one next year.”

Dietrich’s 2008 off-road season continued to bring recognition to the young rider’s success. The AMA Racing Athlete of the Year award was presented to Dietrich in front of thousands of people during opening ceremonies.

“It was a complete shock to me,” said Dietrich. “I knew that I was up for the award, but I had no clue that they were going to present it when they did. I am really honored and I hope that I can continue to represent off-road racing in the best possible way.”

Dietrich’s teammate Huffman took two wins this season, finishing just five points behind first. During the penultimate round in Ohio, Huffman rode through a dislocated finger, but gave up his lead to Dietrich when he did not make the main. He rode flawlessly all night in Vegas and came away with his third win of the six-round series.

“The season went really well for me,” said Huffman. “I did what I needed to do tonight in order to be a threat for the championship. In the end it wasn’t my season for the championship, but I am really happy to come away with second considering I had the problem with my finger in Ohio. I love EnduroCross and I’m really excited to be racing it again next year.”

2009 Off-Road Team
The Monster Energy Kawasaki off-road team will be gearing up for 2009 with the same trio that brought them two championships in 2008. Abbott, Dietrich, and Huffman will be leading the charge on the all-new 2009 KX™450F and KX™250F.

One of the most respected ATV magazines, 4-Wheel ATV Action, recently gathered the leading 4×4 ATVs priced under $7000 for a grueling evaluation to determine the top model. After weeks of testing under varying conditions, the editors and test riders concluded that the Kawasaki Brute Force 650 4×4 was the “Best 4×4 Under $7000.”

Here is a sample of what they had to say:
“This thing leaps off the start and rips down the strip like a scalded cheetah.”
“This machine has so much power it can produce momentum seemingly out of nowhere.”
“…its power and lockable front diff make it nearly unstoppable.”
“On hills, power counts heavily and the Brute Force has buckets full.”
“Getting as much performance as the Brute Force 650 offers for $6499 makes it one of the best deals in ATVing.”
“When an ATV comes along that lets us save money and beat our buddies, we know we’ve got a winner.”

This shootout appears in the April 2005 issue of 4-Wheel ATV Action.

First Place ATV-The Yamaha Raptor 250 was selected based on it wide variety of users from young riders to experienced atv riders. The price of the Yamaha Raptor 250. You get alot of atv for your money! All of the atv testers said they had the most fun on the Yamaha Raptor 250.

Second Place ATV- The KTM 450 XC came in second place for ATV Riders 2008 ATV of the year. The KTM is one of the favorite quads of the year due to the long list of hihj-end component and it’s race readiness.

Third Place ATV- Kawasaski Teryx 757 4×4 grabs third place in the ATV Riders 2008 ATV of the year. May 08 ATVR claims ” With the biggest engine in its class and the suspension to tackle any terrain with confidence, the Teryx could quite possibly be the next king of the Side-by-side world”

Way to go Yamaha,KTM and Kawasaki!

KFX®50

The Kawasaki KFX®50 is a great starting ATV for new ATV riders age six years and older. With its wide 27.6-inch stance, full floorboards and environmentally friendly air-cooled, four-stroke engine, the KFX50 delivers solid performance and stable handling to provide a good foundation for young learners.

An adjustable throttle stop, CVT transmission speed limiter and lanyard safety switch allow the rider’s confidence and skill levels to increase while parental control is maintained.

KFX®90

Parents appreciate quality products that are designed to fit the needs of their growing youth. A wide stance, large tires, and full floorboards allow the KFX90 to offer stable and confidence-inspiring handling traits. Its friendly performance and big-bike styling make the KFX®90 ATV a smart choice for riders 12 years and older. At the core of the KFX90 is a reliable and environmentally friendly four-stroke air-cooled engine that provides healthy mid-range performance with an easy-to-use power delivery.

KFX®450R

Riders looking for a race-ready, high performance ATV equipped with class-leading performance and technology straight out of the crate need look no further than the Kawasaki KFX450R. Every component was chosen to maximize performance on the track or in the woods and put riders at the head of the pack with minimal fuss.

At the rear, a cast aluminium swingarm provides the ideal balance of flexibility and rigidity. The high-tech chassis also features a low center of gravity and excellent roll resistance.

The KFX450R was developed concurrently with a full line of Authentic Kawasaki Accessories that are available through Kawasaki dealers.

KFX®450R Monster Energy®

The Kawasaki KFX®450R Monster Energy Edition is for rider that wants something different in a race-ready high performance ATV. With its black bodywork, frame and wheels highlighted by an aggressive Monster Energy® graphics set, this born-to-race ATV will certainly stand out from the pack.

The KFX450R uses a powerplant based on Kawasaki’s highly acclaimed KX™450F motocross engine. An efficient and highly-responsive 32-bit digital fuel injection (DFI) system automatically compensates for temperature or altitude. DFI also enhances the engine’s ability to generate torque in the low and medium rpm ranges for outstanding holeshot acceleration. This ATV’s ability to find traction is superb, and its four-stroke power delivery translates into hooked-up wheels for improved handling and higher corner speeds.

KFX®700

The Kawasaki KFX700 ATV continues to be a hit with off-roaders. It’s the winning formula of Kawasaki’s powerful V-twin engine and automatic transmission coupled with a racing-style chassis, which adds up to a sport ATV offering aggressive all-day riding that is fun and easy for a wide range of riders.

The KFX700’s engine is liquid-cooled, 697cc, four-stroke and the 90-degree V-twin is matched to a performance-tuned continuously variable automatic transmission. Designed for optimum powerband at all times.

The KFX700 features include shaft drive, powerful dual front disc brakes and Kawasaki’s sealed, oil-bathed, multi-disc rear brake system.