That 80 is putting up a hell of a fight for being almost 35 years old!
@verttisyrjala
7 жыл бұрын
This only proves that 2 strokes haven't really changed that much over the years...
@spike_-pw9iz
7 жыл бұрын
vertti syrjälä if it ain't broke don't fix it!
@mikeyforester6221
6 жыл бұрын
true my old 1990 kx100 is still a fast little bike
@TheFykle
5 жыл бұрын
1982-84, my fav KX era .. what a great time actually for bikes in general, now its all mixed n crap.
@ibewillow
4 жыл бұрын
No it isnt, it just got a very generous review. In reality, nothing compares from power delivery, to brakes, suspension, handling or ergonomics. The only thing thats better is the nostalgia attached.
@ScottTurnerformeindustrious
5 жыл бұрын
I was 13 when this bike came out, and I remember the lust I had for it. I had a old clunky KE100 at the time (trail bike) which I totally loved, until I discovered 80 cc Motocross bikes. Memories!
@Davido50
2 жыл бұрын
My starter race bike was a 1985 KX80! Amazing machine. My 1st bike was an XR75. Can't beat Kawasaki & Yamaha in Mini MX or full size for that matter. Ride for life! - Ohio 🇺🇸
@Mike-01234
Жыл бұрын
Me too
@motomookie8032
7 жыл бұрын
Hearing that 80 makes me feel 10 years old again. What beast it was. Thanks.
@videogamehouse8226
4 жыл бұрын
No
@satanlucifer1003
3 жыл бұрын
@@videogamehouse8226 yes
@Ozzierob
Жыл бұрын
They sure do mate
@brandonborkowski8312
5 жыл бұрын
I still remember riding a 1984 KX 80 compared to my 1982 KX 80. Those water cooled models were, and still are EPIC! Awesome restore!!! I want one. I'm 46 at 230 lbs and I'm sure that little 80 would make me smile for weeks. Great video guys.
@lukehicksfilms2845
7 жыл бұрын
Glad to say I helped building the 83 one
@SixSpeedSS
6 жыл бұрын
I had an '83 KX80 and an '84 KX80. Helped a buddy break in an '85 KX80, way back in the day. These were the kings of the Mini class back then. Was a sea of green at the start gate. Back when these were new, we'd go get a 99cc "Power Up" kit which would allow for 3rd gear starts like an Open bike and messing with many 125 riders.
@hreindustries
7 жыл бұрын
The amount of script...
@cancerstick6539
5 жыл бұрын
yes... indeed
@andrewford80
4 жыл бұрын
Never made a video like this huh? Doesn't really work off the cuff
@danielmeyer4515
3 жыл бұрын
Not really much script mate I was there on the day and was actually filmed was supposed to be on but couldent fit me in cause time limit for tv. The first 40 seconds of it is scripted the rest is stuttering trying not to swear. Lol
@thareal1318
7 жыл бұрын
Do you think he was told to say "is that a 2018 kx 85?
@Aprilpergar1975
7 жыл бұрын
The Husky Rider yes
@skinduppy
7 жыл бұрын
It is a Kawasaki so it will probably be the same bike in 2028 minus new graphics!
@DirtRoadDude
7 жыл бұрын
i don't think so
@Aprilpergar1975
7 жыл бұрын
skinduppy no I'm pretty sure your wrong no offense😂
@skinduppy
7 жыл бұрын
Kawasaki used to invest in their bikes and the youth side of the sport to build for the future, now they do not care, KTM are the MX market leaders end off, Kawasaki are broke and do need to fix up both their bikes and ethics! They are content with the road side of things but can't see that KTM are well on the way to dominating there anytime soon just as they let that small fish come along and eat them up with the MX!!!!!
@dreess8085
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great video guys, looked like the kid had fun testing both and did a great job describing the differences! I love the old bike vs new bike comparison videos, keep it up! Cheers from Southern California!
@TitanTrond
7 жыл бұрын
Absolutely sweet KX80, a truly rare sight to see one of these old 80cc mx bikes even running, let along being in perfect condition, thanks for uploading!
@jasonjaeger4042
6 жыл бұрын
Those old 80's were fast bikes. To only be 2 seconds slower with 29 years of R&D is pretty damn good if ya ask me. Awesome restore man.
@deadeyenic6833
7 жыл бұрын
Good video but some of them like this feel way to scripted
@landon7114
3 жыл бұрын
*too
@SIXvw
3 жыл бұрын
these are definitely scripted
@jellycoding
3 жыл бұрын
@@landon7114 *too to de loo
@landon7114
3 жыл бұрын
@@jellycoding What does that mean?
@jellycoding
3 жыл бұрын
@@landon7114 It means absolutely no one is interested in the spelling police in KZitem comments. In fact most people gets a stomach ache of the spelling police. If this comment has any fault don't write it here, contact Google translate.
@davidredhawk
6 жыл бұрын
I campaigned in the Florida motorcross club on a 1986 DMC KX 80 G1. It had 27 hp! Total dominance on the straightaway! Man I miss those days. Anything more than 2 strokes is masturbation!!
@davidg4026
5 жыл бұрын
Back in 1987 (when I was 16-years-old) I also rebuild a scrapped '83 KX from the frame up! The frame was cracked, the engine was seized, and it was completely worn out. It took me almost 6 months to complete, and I likely also had 250 man hours into it. When I was finished, it looked and rode like a new bike--just as nice as the bike in this video! I sold it to a friend for a loss, but the experience was worth it. This video brings back fond memories! Thanks guys!!
@quincyoconnor9707
7 жыл бұрын
2 strokes don't have a rev limiter
@willlackey3499
7 жыл бұрын
Quincy O'Connor so 2 strokes are faster
@enthusia86
7 жыл бұрын
I don't see the logic there.
@9enigma1
7 жыл бұрын
hes right. they rev until they physically can't go any higher
@enthusia86
7 жыл бұрын
What I meant is the reply "so 2 strokes are faster" It won't go faster just because there's no limiter. I'm not saying which one's faster, just don't get Will Lackey 133B's reply.
@9enigma1
7 жыл бұрын
enthusia86 gotcha fam
@bobsilver3983
6 жыл бұрын
that 83 is a beauty
@gregcohen1482
7 жыл бұрын
just remember it's a thirty year's old but to be honest it is pretty good
@ddmcoulgh
7 жыл бұрын
Drum brakes may be the same when they're cold, but after a couple laps they fade away to nothing. I have a '90 Yamaha YZ490 with a drum brake on the rear.. it's downright terrifying.
@bryanmassa9401
6 жыл бұрын
Haha
@hondaxl250k0
5 жыл бұрын
breaks never won a race.... the throttle dose.. ive race drum for 25 years.. never an issue till they get wet.... then better know how to engine break well
@dr.hugog.hackenbush9443
4 жыл бұрын
Mine heats up and squeals.
@MrJokkoma
4 жыл бұрын
Well I bet it's more than just the drum brakes that's make a Yz 490 terrifying.
@roberto3262
4 жыл бұрын
Well guess what... drum brakes are all they had for years and years! I don't ever remember Bob the hurricane Hannah crying the blues about his drum brakes. 🤣
@zshredclh10
7 жыл бұрын
When he said "On the rev limiter" I think he meant to say "On the pipe"
@MitchRzep
7 жыл бұрын
Chase Hewett I think he meant powerband mate
@zshredclh10
7 жыл бұрын
Mitch ! But there is no "powerband" physical part.
@MitchRzep
7 жыл бұрын
Chase Hewett kinda it would still have a similar thing to the powerband in the high rpm range
@zshredclh10
7 жыл бұрын
When the bike hits the high RPM and you feel the power come on that is a two-stroke basically supercharging itself there is no physical Power Band part there is an exhaust valve but that's more for a low RPM stuff
@MitchRzep
7 жыл бұрын
But then I could be totally wrong seeing I don't really ride 2 strokes and when I do it's a 125
@uncleansanchez
7 жыл бұрын
I woke up to one of those next to the Christmas tree in 1983. The glory days of my youth. Thanks for the flashback. ;-)
@VlogEpicness
6 жыл бұрын
This is a great video concept. I'd love to see more like this.
@aussiedirtbikers4774
3 жыл бұрын
lolm found ur comet lol
@pauleverest
7 жыл бұрын
great video! well done... do more old vs new. that 83 is immaculate!
@meyerracingaustralia4781
5 жыл бұрын
Hi all.. just to clarify for you all, you Cam said you have to ride it on the rev limiter so I'll explain what he means. These f1s had little bottom end with a huge mid to top end and no power valve, they had to be ridden wide open and on the clutch. When he says rev limiter, he is referring to the break down of the ignition and very much sounds like a lean pop that these bikes had, especially on gear change. It was a very distinctive sound that just these early kxs had. Saying rev limiter is a now a day term because back in the day they didn't have one, it's just the ignition over heating, it was fixed in about 86 but in this case the engine was ported for even more top end making that ignition pop way more noticeable.
@user-jo6nt7jz5e
Ай бұрын
I almost bought a 1984 KX80 when i was a kid, but i ended up with a new XR100. It may not have been a 2 stroke like i wanted but i was so proud of it, and rode it all time.
@brandonTopchev
7 жыл бұрын
I prefer old bikes.........
@subscribelikeforthiscommen2688
7 жыл бұрын
I prefer new bikes
@trucksforjumps
7 жыл бұрын
2wheels Onegoon I prefer your mom
@tiixxm4765
7 жыл бұрын
2wheels Onegoon I prefer new bikes
@Community-Action
7 жыл бұрын
Noah's riding Adventures- everyone loves to ride her!!!
@julianwilson5174
7 жыл бұрын
2wheels Onegoon Just like you women
@joski9030
4 жыл бұрын
Had one for my birthday at 7 thats where it all started.. cheers dad.
@maartendezwaan9715
6 жыл бұрын
Great video guys! I also had a '83 KX 80 back in the day, great little racer had lot of fun on it. (long time ago)
@jacksoneakins5249
7 жыл бұрын
just want to say this was a really well done video and I like the tests they were really realistic and interesting
@superchargedadventures
7 жыл бұрын
Cool comparison!!!! 2 strokes for life!!!!!!
@Mike-01234
Жыл бұрын
I had a 1983 KX80 Dad and I bought it new right off the dealer floor in 1983 I was 13 years old first motocross bike. Go to the track every weekend and I would spend an hour washing it cleaning it up. Never placed any motos usually last 5 to finish most kids who did parents were rich had big trailers lot of mods to their bikes I still had fun. Later I gave up the track did lot of desert riding with friends then sold it moved up to KX125 then to a 87 KX500 by then I was 16 driving an old pickup to Glamis Dunes in Southern California loaded down with bikes. Lot of good memories my father passed on now we sure had fun. I did bust myself up couple of broken wrists and some knee damage.
@BubbasChannel
7 жыл бұрын
Oldie but goodie. My first bike was an 86 kx80 back in the day.
@ChriS-zh6bh
5 жыл бұрын
I loved dirt bikes as kid..as 45 year old man..I still do
@chizorama
3 жыл бұрын
84 KX80 was my first bike, what a way to start, wish I didn't outgrow it so quickly, damn growth spurts.
@marksommerville5857
4 жыл бұрын
Back in my day! When the only 4stroke MXers were the XR75 or maybe XR80. Kids have it made now, soft clutches, easier handling, lighter weight etc. etc.
@Spodeboy
4 жыл бұрын
I had a 1982 KX80 back in the day. Even though it was only a year older than your 1983 KX80, the 1982 version was air cooled. It was great fun !
@maxdavies5776
Жыл бұрын
I had the 81 & 87 KX 80. Big difference. Drum brakes would wear out in 1 weekend. Disc was great on the front. Rear drum is more controllable.
@BrickBike
4 жыл бұрын
Brings back memories. I had a 1985 KX 80 in the early 90's.
@kingofthetrack
6 жыл бұрын
I got a brand new kx80f1 for $990.00 at the age of 13 .from john&bill Crawford in glenroy after being told they are a great bike from craig and shane gardener.i rode it every weekend at broadmeadows motorcycle park after 4 years I cracked the frame next to the airbox .Overall it was amazing motocross bike along side the YZ80K-CR80RD-And RM80XD.
@mnicrashSoren
7 жыл бұрын
thanks for this match up interesting to see bikes from when I was 12 put up against today's best very surprised in the end result
@hughesthatguy783
5 жыл бұрын
I remember having a 1984 kx80 as a kid in the early 90's :)
@TrackRecord3455
4 жыл бұрын
That would be the KX 80 F2 first KX80 to come out with front disc brake
@albundy6804
4 жыл бұрын
Was my first bike back in the day when i was a kid good ol kx 80 !!
@Andyk0017
7 жыл бұрын
You guys need to do this type of video with other bikes like hondas. I know most of the other companies have discontinued their small two strokes or two stroke lines completely but it would still be cool to see just how far the companies have come.
@joshosceola3560
3 жыл бұрын
Great video!! This is awesome!!
@thatguyoi
4 жыл бұрын
Great video, your son is definitely onto it !! Older bikes tool so much more effort and a slightly different skill set to master
@64maxpower
7 жыл бұрын
It was refreshing to see a lad with respect for the past
@MrScaryx
5 жыл бұрын
I had a 1983 KX 80 . Best days of my life
@michaelholden8667
5 жыл бұрын
Got one just like you have the old one like I grew up with just shows you so have the bike's have changed luv the new 2019 yz 85cc they just came out with the power valve they have been it's the fastest yz so far luv too add to my collection of dirt bikes I have bought over the years great video will be looking for more videos in the future thanks again for all the great work up Mike holden said that out of North Carolina
@johnbishop1911
4 жыл бұрын
I raced on of those back in 1983! It definitely was an up grade from the 82 model I also raced.
@akarilotube
4 жыл бұрын
I'm 51years old and yourned for that KX80 back in the day so much that I couldn't see straight, never got one.
@mnicrashSoren
7 жыл бұрын
before this even began thumbs up excellent
@Davido50
2 жыл бұрын
Put that gorgeous '83 KX80 in secure storage! It's a work of art & built w/care & knowledge for sure . - Ohio 🇺🇸
@wallacesunderman655
4 жыл бұрын
I had a 1983 kx 80 and to this day that’s my favorite 2-Stroke I ever had !!!!
@jdatwood7086
4 жыл бұрын
That is a GORGEOUS old bike!!
@jedwards5232
7 жыл бұрын
Nice job on the rebuild.
@no-namecrown5510
Ай бұрын
I had a 82 KX80 in my younger day. It are my my mates watercooled RM80
@mxracing6
7 жыл бұрын
Nice job on that 83 kx80 ! That looks new out of the crate. wow !!!
@abidababida7096
5 жыл бұрын
wow brings me back to my childhood!
@justinlenz6594
7 жыл бұрын
I had a 1984 about 2 years ago and the thing kept up with all the new 85s at the track mine had a bit of head work done tho
@DirtRider999
7 жыл бұрын
was fun to watch !
@jatty823
6 жыл бұрын
I used to love the old kx80 Good video!! that kid can seriously ride
@jonathanmorgan1743
7 жыл бұрын
finally a good comparison on how bikes evole but notice no suspension test that 80's bike would bottom out so hard lol but back then tracks didnt have the jumps we do today
@killerkork
7 жыл бұрын
You should give it to me cause I was born in 83....jk NICE WORK, that 83 looks like new !!! Power band not rev limiter lil man.
@Ronhickmott
6 жыл бұрын
killerkork Hi mate, every motor ever built has a power band, or power curve. But you are right, it's just the top of the power band curve he was discribing. Throttle wide open!
@stephenloflin9984
5 жыл бұрын
Yeah I was going to explain what a "power band" was but you did it for me. People think it's a piece of equipment. Fucking idiots. Like you said, EVERY motor has a power band.
@hvalour1
4 жыл бұрын
i had an 82 kx 80. i smiled during the whole video.
@peterdalmationcro4217
9 ай бұрын
I had an 87 KX 80, it come out stock with an 82cc barrel. SCARY, SCARY fast. It broke down every second time I rode it though, but yeah, sick bike, great memories. Just quietly, that’s a great resto sir, here’s too ya 🍺👍.
@perrym6937
2 жыл бұрын
the 83 kx was a monster when it arrived. my first mx race i was on a AIR COOLED cr EVERYONE ELSE WAS ON A KX
@CZ05320
7 жыл бұрын
I love how the old bikes look
@marcusmcclelland
7 жыл бұрын
his done an awesome job. looks great
@holeshot1721
4 жыл бұрын
Great comparison 👍
@MrSnapy1
4 жыл бұрын
I had the same bike but an 84 kx 80 it didn't change much for years. It was a beast of a bike and in many cases was faster than my friends new bikes at the time. I couldn't even touch the ground when I first road it my dad road it then told me I could grow my toenails to reach the ground lol He flipped it the first ride home and said this would outrun his 750 street bike 0-40 at least haha After that he always found used KX's and built them while I never had a new bike I often had the faster bikes. My 84 kx 125 was amazing as well! Me and this young man is lucky to have awesome dads! Only wished I kept all the bikes he had bought me.
@derrickzenner9300
2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely love it
@TrackRecord3455
4 жыл бұрын
Had the kx 80 f1 1983 was a great bike very quick for its age handled well great down low power top end pretty good great looking bike
@beetleboy7216
7 жыл бұрын
I have a 1986 Honda tr200 and that thing is a monster. it unstoppable you can go through or over anything in your path.
@eamh2002
7 жыл бұрын
Daym I'd take that 83 without a thought. It looks so good :o
@1969cmp
7 жыл бұрын
Nice work. My favourite bikes are from the 1980's
@tommyh3332
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome, lucky feller, grate vid awesome bikes,
@michaelb8202
5 жыл бұрын
Cool video!
@dougderby9454
4 жыл бұрын
I had an 83 brand new. Loved it. After having so many YZ80s.
@GroovesAndLands
4 жыл бұрын
In 1994 I got a '92 YZ80 - the year model before Yamaha re-invented the 80cc class. Was awesome to have a bike, but boy I wanted the 93 model so so bad.
@samsly8464
2 жыл бұрын
Good on ya little dude!
@valium4016
3 жыл бұрын
I'd much rather the older one. Its the noise itself, i don't know. Also mainly because i ride my grandpas old Xl250s (78) so i think i've become fond of the older bikes. Tho the new bike would be a blast too. Just having an old bike is very appealing to me.
@meyerracingaustralia4781
5 жыл бұрын
Keep on watching, plenty more of these type of test to come.
@archyleach
3 жыл бұрын
It’s amazing how little these have changed compared to cars.
@motochannel2066
3 жыл бұрын
I’d rather have the 1983 than than the 2016 that’s for sure
@philipper68
10 ай бұрын
Me too.
@Superflow66
7 жыл бұрын
That was the first bike I ever had. I'm 43 now but this bike was awesome
@athomerecordschannel
7 жыл бұрын
Great video. How many laps did they run to get the best/hot lap for each bike is something that I am wondering?
@Crazy-wr3bo
7 жыл бұрын
I had an 89 kx80. it was 6 years old when I got it. we put a wiseco piston in it and it was a beast until the day I sold it
@anthonyatherton5994
4 жыл бұрын
Awesome video I own the Kawasaki kx80 D2 1982 still in prestige condition little Gem 👍👍
@loneventhorizon
4 жыл бұрын
This is so wholesome :D
@bradbassett1240
Ай бұрын
That 83 is beautiful!
@skinduppy
7 жыл бұрын
I asked this actual question to my brother only recently! I thought there would have been masses of difference in speed etc between the years, I dont feel so bad now as thought evolution meant I was a lot slower than the kids of today and now I know it is only marginal :-)
@davidconnolly8777
7 жыл бұрын
Well I'll be happy to see how this bike goes up against the 2016 model I had one
@vetb882
4 жыл бұрын
That's a really smart rider. The kids feeling it and was able to translate it. My 2003 KTM250SX would easily keep up with a 2020 version of the same bike, it might then be a bit faster. But it's Pro level power output, you BETTER be pointed in the right direction when you grab a handful of throttle. Remember, all Jeremy McGrath added was a pipe to his factory bike to smooth out the power. And every year since my none that's what KTM had been doing, making the bike easier to ride for the average rider. When I tested the 2001 factory bike if John Dowd I was blown away that I could pull a 3rd fear start on it with no bog or hesitation. 2 years later I bought the 2003, keeping this bike forever. The new chassis and suspension obviously allows a rider to go fast with less effort. The Pro level nature of the 03 250SX demands that you are in good shape. But again, I'm impressed with this little kid. There are local Pro rides out there that can't tell you what the bike is doing. "Good on ya, Mate."
@joedillon1806
4 жыл бұрын
That 83 KX is gorgeous!!
@ChiTuSai
7 жыл бұрын
both nice bikes
@motomeadyhuntingndmotocros6147
7 жыл бұрын
Brilliant perfect kawasaki 2stroke
@scottyd2262
7 жыл бұрын
I had the 84F2 KX 80 ..... I loved that bike.. Just like I loved this vid
@tangerineRIDES13
7 жыл бұрын
reminds me of my 81 yz80 ahhh the good ole days
@terrelmchenry9524
4 жыл бұрын
AS A DAD , I ENJOY WATCHING THE KIDS PLAY STONE KNIVES AND BEAR SKINS.BACK IN THE MID 70'S I MOWED LAWNS FOR PREMIX AND PISTONS.
@7pines77
7 жыл бұрын
I was on the 50cc and the 60cc class in 1983. I saw some fast guys rip it up on these 80s
@bradbacorn4783
4 жыл бұрын
U should do a video on the Suzuki ds 80 next i love those little bikes
@marklowe7431
6 жыл бұрын
Most surprising think was the brakes. I guess the real brake test is how the new disc work over time once they get pretty hot and can stay effective.
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