Garage Build

2026 Kawasaki KX450

This will be my last Loretta Lynn’s. Since my son is off to the professional ranks, our time as a family there is gone. I have gone there, won a title, and made countless great memories. I also turned 50 this year, which means I’m riding the oldest class at the Ranch, and I really wanted to make my last Loretta’s mean something. I wanted to pick a bike that I was comfortable on so that I could possibly get one more title to my name. Enter the 2026 Kawasaki KX450. Yes, maybe it doesn’t have the best reputation right now, but if you’re a vet racer like myself, to me, there isn’t a better 450 for us older vet racers. For this Garage Build, I wanted to build a winning weapon that was easy to ride when the ol’ coal miner’s daughter threw out her worst (AKA, a 5:00 p.m. moto).

> Pro Circuit

Ti-6 Pro BC Full System, Full A-Kit Valved Suspension, 14.2:1 High Compression Piston, Radiator Hose Kit, Billet Aluminum Shifter
procircuit.com

> XPR Motorsports

Vortex Ignition, Remapped
xprmotorsports.com

> STM

Full CLG Clutch Kit (150 Spring)
stmitaly.com

> Twin Air

PowerFlow Kit
twinair.com

> DID

520 ERT Gold Chain
didchain.com

> Renthal

Fatbar 661, Renthal Half Waffle Soft Grips, 13/50 Ultralight Sprocket Gearing Setup
renthal.com

> Works Connection

Elite Throttle Tube, Pro Launch Device Set to 140mm, Footpeg Mounts, Titanium Pro Pegs
worksconnection.com

> GUTS Racing

Ribbed All-Green Seat Cover
gutsracing.com

> Maxima

Premium 10/40
maximausa.com

> VP Racing Fuels

Pro 6 HT
vpracingfuels.com

> Dunlop

MX3S 80/100-21, MX14 120/90-19dunlopmotorcycletires.com

> DeCal Works

Custom Shroud Graphics, Pre-Print Numbers
decalmx.com

> Polisport

Foldable Bike Stand
polisport.com

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