
Yoshimura RS-12's Updated Spec on 2026 KX450 | Tested
The 2026 KX450 came in fourth place in the 2026 Vital MX 450 Shootout, primarily due to engine performance. The power delivery is smooth, broad, and very manageable, but some faster or heavier riders are left wanting more urgency off the bottom and a stronger pull through the midrange.


