Build: Eddie Laret
Text: Kris Keefer
Photos/Video: Simon Cudby
Before we knew Kawasaki was coming out with a “Special Racer” KX450 for 2025 we wanted to build an SR that was faster, yet more balanced, than the stock KX450. I enlisted former professional SX/MX race mechanic Eddie Laret to take our 2025 KX450 test bike and make it into a vet rider’s dream. We understand that the average vet guy likes a little bling to their builds, but also have comfort and power, so Eddie didn’t spare any expense here.
Parts Used:
XPR Motorsports
Vortex Ignition, Remapped
Pro Circuit
Ti-6 Pro Full System
Hinson Racing
Clutch Basket, Inner Hub, Pressure Plate, Clutch Plates, Clutch Cover
Moto Hose
Works Radiator Hose Kit
Twin Air
Power-Flow Kit
X-Trig
ROCS Clamps, Flex Fix Bar Mounts, Shock Preload Adjuster
Research Engineering Performance
Re-Valve/Re-Spring Suspension
Precision Worx
Fork Coatings, Shock Coating
Sypher Coatings
Cerakote of Master Cylinders, Calipers, Engine Parts
Racetech Titanium
Titanium Hardware
Renthal
Twinwall 996 Bars, Full Waffle Soft Grips, 51-Tooth Sprocket
Works Connection
Elite Axle Block Kit, Radiator Braces, Reservoir Caps, Pro-Launch Start Device, Throttle Tube, Pro Peg Full Cleat
Lightspeed Carbon
Front Rotor Guard, Skid Plate, Countershaft Sprocket Guard, Chain Block, Rear Caliper Guard
Dubya USA
Wheelset, Haan Hubs, Excel A60 Rims
Moto-Master
Flame Front/Rear Rotors
Dunlop
MX3s 80/100-21 Front, MX34 120/90-19 Rear
Throttle Syndicate
Custom Graphic Kit, Seat Cover
