That’s awesome how JRs personality is like dads but he’s still his own man. That’s parenting done right

@767dag

4 жыл бұрын

It’s the Apple and tree

@DavidSmith-kt3ty

4 жыл бұрын

Who is Jr's dad

@bryanrose4850

4 жыл бұрын

Class all the way around great content

@jonnybensonder991

3 жыл бұрын

@@DavidSmith-kt3ty his name is junior ken(Kenny) Kaplan so his dad is Ken Kaplan the owner of the whole outfit

@sonnyseabury4051

Жыл бұрын

Damn Straight. Amazing people to do business with, and be friends with. They come no better. A few months ago, I bought a 1985 2 stroke Yamaha RZ 350 Kenny Roberts Edition Streetbike From Them, with a very sick powerband on it, and I was blessed enough today to be able to buy a 2022 2 stroke GasGas MC 250 bike. My whole life, I've ridden nothing but 2 stroke MX Bikes No person, if they're honest, will ever have a bad experience doing business with the Kaplans. I bet my life on that! #4StrokeDirtbikesAreNancyBoyDirtBikes

This channel is so underrated. Great content!

This is quickly becoming my favorite channel!! The only problem is my 54 yr old broken down, thoroughly MXed frame hurts every time I start feeling 20 again! 😱🇺🇸🇺🇸

I’ve owned both those bikes makes my hands and arms hurt just looking at that KX 500 those KTM‘s are buttery smooth.

@daves7503

4 жыл бұрын

Same. I had a 1991 KX500 and it just hurt to ride........ and start. In pure power, yes I will give it to the KX500. If we had desert riding around here I would take the KX500. I think in long deep sand runs the KX would pull ahead and not look back. BUT.... we live in New England with little to no long straight sections that aren't filled with rocks and mud. Give me a small 4 stroke any day around here.

@hamiam2243

4 жыл бұрын

@@daves7503We rode 500'S at St Anthony sand dunes ,were horse power is king .

The KX500 is probably my favorite 2 stroke ever ridden. Not only is it very powerful and fast but it also handles great. It's definetly a beast of a bike!

Simplicity vs complexity I know what Will always win my heart

That KX is gorgeous. I don't care if the 4 stroke is faster. As soon as I heard that 500 fire that is all that mattered. Hopefully I can try one someday and live to tell the tale.

@alexanderwillis77

2 жыл бұрын

its not faster, the 500 isnt at its full potentil

@Hugeroost

2 жыл бұрын

what Alex said

@Sanyi1988

2 жыл бұрын

Az 500 gyorsabb mivel 2t

@Hugeroost

2 жыл бұрын

I've drag raced all those 450's on my 5, beat em every time. The deal is I weigh 250lbs, I hook up, I move my weight back starting in 3rd gear and I pull away

This is as good as content gets pertaining to dirt bikes. Thanks for great entertainment guys. Keep the old vs new coming

I would not even care if The ktm was faster The kx500 is still way cooler and way more fun to drive. The kx500 is allso really rare and I think thst allso makes it cooler

@eriseethics9716

4 жыл бұрын

The Kx500 tops at 103 mph my uncle has one and it’s a beast, I have no idea how they made it go that fast because they are usually 90mph

@Biggestshredder

3 жыл бұрын

everyone has a race bike fourstroke because they're so cheap because the engines about to go and two strokes have alot more personality than four strokes and the cool factor is so much bigger on two strokes

Just love every Kaplan cycles video on youtube, easily the best old mx bike content on youtube. Love how you keep the old smokers alive. Respect from England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇺🇸

Man love them 2smoks! I'm a honda guy and I'm telling you if you know how to build a Honda CR250 right they will absolutely smoke any 450 4 stroke . And that old KX 500 should easily eat that KTM 450. Great video guys👍

@brandenf8961

4 жыл бұрын

FireFleX91 ⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️

@mcsbikelife3829

4 жыл бұрын

I’m sorry but that’s just not close to the truth and I’m a 2 stroke guy , lmao a cr250 better than any 450!!!!! Dude the cr250 isn’t a great 2 stroke to start with especially the rc valve and aluminum frame models. The new 450 have more power than the 500s and it is delivered way easier to use. Your statement other than great video is just bs.

@letsgobrandon5622

4 жыл бұрын

@Daver G have you heard of 450s being built for them snow tracks they put on them ? Those engines make 80 plus hp and alot of torque.

@eamh2002

4 жыл бұрын

@Daver G Some people have had 250cc 70+hp single cylinders for speedway or sidecar racing, just modded a cr250 engine as much as possible :) Guys always talk about max 50hp from a "tuned" 2-stroke but in reality its a mild port job with bolt on pipe and reeds then they call it a day. For sure it will not take a motocross race with factory reliability but there can be 70hp from a 250 smoker.

@malakitate6504

4 жыл бұрын

I wouldn’t say that I tell you right now that Ktm 450 sx f damn near the fastest dirt bike out there google it

Their racing in the church playground bring those bikes in an open area and that kx will whip the shit out Of the 450 Iv had both

You guys are awesome! I love how you guys keep the 80s and 90s alive in dirtbikes. I love your bikes! Keep up the good work. I definitely want to make it up your way and check out your museum.

Race two, the roost tells the tale. The 500 had the dirt fire hose turned on full.

Love the KX500, hopefully one day I will own one.

Can't understand how this channel only has 50k subs? You guys are very entertaining. Keep it up! //Sweden

"hey Kyle... Where's your kaab?" Lol I love new England

I never got to ride a 500 two banger, they look like a ton of fun to ride, I couldn’t imagine if they still made them how powerful they would be!!!!

@gruntabro1

4 жыл бұрын

Mate the power hit straight off idle is scary at first , if you ride an average bike you get used to twistin the throttle wide open when pullin out of corners or blasting berms ...with a 500.. boom the power is right there from zero ,I'd go into a 3rd gear corner or berm in 2nd to avoid the big hit of power by keeping the revs higher lol

@jonellwanger7258

4 жыл бұрын

Imagine flag at top a flag pole on a day with 50mph wind. Hold on tight!

@that1guy0219

4 жыл бұрын

My dad got one when I was about 10, always said "if you could start it I'll let you ride it" so after trying for a long time (months, maybe a year) I finally got somebody else to start it for me and. I wasn't afraid of it cus I started riding at 5 years old.. and I had ridden some 125's..i couldn't touch the ground so I had to stand on a tree stump and take off..i rode it around just taking it easy and then I went for it and I was on my back real fast..my dad had a good laugh.

@ribbledean4111

4 жыл бұрын

That1guy219 I’ve been around a few 500’s an never had the balls to ride them

@that1guy0219

4 жыл бұрын

@@ribbledean4111 only as fast as you want them to go..

Them 450s are BADAZZ but I'd still take the 2 strokes

I love this channel can just sit here for the whole day watching all your vids keep up the good work :)

Every gate drop, , with every rider, with every different bike, is going to vary. No two starts the same. That’s why consistency, of eis most often the name of the game in our sport, there are so many variables to alter the results of this test, it’s just so far out of whack. But, thanks for this, this was definitely fun, you guys ROCK !! I was a 2T racer, but I have no problem at all admitting that I flat out love the sound of a perfectly tuned four stroke ripping at the top of the limiter. It’s just brings my blood pressure up a few points ! Kudos to “ALL” the two smokes and all the thumpers !!! It’s MOTO-X !! I will take whatever I can get

@8:15 WE GOTTA SEE THAT! Much love From SOCAL! Nothing but humble love and passion for two wheels! LONG LIVE THE TWO STROKE

@yamaharaptor01able

4 жыл бұрын

Love this comment ✌

love it...i used to own the 1996 KX 250 and it was fast, can't imagine the 500...i want to try it!

This was one of the best videos I’ve seen in a while!

wishing JR many happy healthy returns. and this weekend-for Gods sake Be Careful. much respect

KX500....all day,all the way✌👍😎

Very impressed with both the young guys ability and also the honesty by Kyle and jnr !

I have the exact same bike in my shed a 1992 KX500 that I am currently rebuilding . It will be completely restored from the frame up. I will be nervous to ride it when I'm done. I race my YZ250 on weekends but just working on the KX500 engine gives me goosebumps. The jug and piston are so big it's crazy.

I think this is by far the best utube channel of all time. Keep up the awesome work boys.

Love this channel when yall open up I want to visit asap big bore history in the making

Junior is very mature for his age, I was a fool at his age and im paying for it now,the future of the museum is definitely in good hands and at present couldn’t be done better,great family,god bless you all,thankyou for one of the best youtube channels available ⭐️🙏

You created awesome content for the channel. Keep it going, mixing old with new, two strokes and four strokes.

I’d like to see the 4 bike race! Make it happens guys! 🤟🇨🇦🍻

@redrider2503

4 жыл бұрын

I wish! Cant wait to own both a 4T and a 2T they all have their own feel thats what makes dirtbikes so special!!

That was some pretty awesome riding guys. Upon a couple of killer machines.

I love to see these comparisons of 2 strokes vs 4 strokes. Do you know that Big Oily is the force behind 4 strokes? Why? Because they fire every other time, thus the engines need to be larger. A larger engine consumes more fuel because it takes energy to rotate all the parts in friction (pistons, rings, cams, followers) and the parts in motion (pistons, rods) which have to completely change direction. By having it fire every other time, it's a sure fire way to be less efficient and thus consume more fuel.

@Louis_m9

Жыл бұрын

I'm a 2 stroke guy, but dear lord this is the biggest load of shit ever. It's laughable

And I remember awhile back when I said to launch in 3rd and short shift it,I was told that I was full of 💩...A good clutch hand on the launch is the biggest thing. Love the video!

Happy Birthday Kenny Jr!! Great Hole Shot Racing!!

Loved seeing this, i recently picked up a 2017 KTM 450 sx-f Factory Edition. I love this bike, so much fun to ride. Someday I will find myself a 500 2 stroke though.

Great video. Nice riding by both gents. Great to see Kyle switch and give it a go on the 500.

Great video glad you are on utube as it is good to watch and listen ☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️from Northern Ireland greatly appreciated

I love tu his kind.of stuff !! Especially the pre race analysis!!

More of this! Long live the 2 stroke🤘

I thought the ktm was a 2 stroke cause the steel polished pipe looked like a 2 stroke pipe

AWESOME BOYS!!! Love seing you guys do this and LOVE IT!

uhh this just turned into one of my favorite channels ever. i raced in 2001 to 2002 in PA on a 2000 rm125 it was a sad day when 2 strokes went away.

When a 25 year old bigbore twostroke still holds it's own against a modern 4stroke with all the bells n whistles it just goes to show just how bad ass those bigbore TWOSTROKES were and still are 👍💪👏 #307 former expert/pro 83 CR480 87cr500

Not trying to be mean or nothing but what kind of real rider would want or use a “ launch control “ !!! My “ launch control “ is my throttle and clutch! No need for electronic gadgets like “ launch control “ and to me it sack religious to have an electric start on a motocross bike. Also, this don’t necessarily have to do with dirt bikes but another thing that drives me absolutely NUTS is freaking rev limiters!!! If you know your vehicle, bike, or whatever you should know where your power band is as well as your “ red line “ on your tac. Just sayin. I’m a huge fan of your channel and absolutely love all the bikes, quads, and everything else. Specially the two stokes. Preferably the big bore two strokes like the 500’s You guys seem to put out top notch bikes. Auwsome 🤟

Surprising... I would really want to see these guys race on a longer track without trees... Nice video boys !

500 smokers and current 450s are such BA bikes!! I had a handfull of CR500 in the 90's, in the sand they were ahead of their day, and in some ways the father to the modern KTM 300s, the 500s had torque too :) I've moved on to 450s for dune work, but it's a whole new game. A 500 I would change a piston in mid season and just have fun, fun, fun, then rebuild end of season. With a 450, I buy a 3 year old non raced 450, ride it a season, buy another 450 in the off season, and sell the1 year sand rider the next spring, just to avoid a complete top end rebuild or catastrophic failure. nice video, thanks for sharing

Fun fact, the KX will stretch your arms moore, 27% more torque and shorter powerband makes it feel wilder.

Cant wait to see the cr250 video i got a 2002 im taking out this weekend 2 smokers will always be in my blood

Ya know ... Jr. Has a great voice and demeanor for broadcasting . worked in the business for a bit back when we had to dodge T-Rexs to get to work. He def has it.

Love these comparison videos.

This video rocks !!! Love you guys !!!! Kaplan cycles is the bomb - much respect ✊ from Long Island - I’m buying a bike once I go back to work- my savings went to bills 🤦‍♂️ un employment don’t cut it lol

Keep up the two stroke love they are special machines !!

Ridden a hand full of cr 500s almost bought one this year ....lemme tell ya my first time really ripping a cr 500 I swear my arms wer 3 inches longer afterward I grew up on 2 strokes I love riding 125s but man I love my 450 the power is smooth and easy to ride definitely much more forgiving with gear selection too

Juts great Motorcycle content and lots of history, Ive been on big bore bikes most of my life. Just like the torque and arm pulling they do. Love the old KX and CR 500 s strokes. A +++++

Cant get enough of this channel

Gotta love them 2 strokes!!!!

Happy birthday Kenny, I totally knew you'd win, you rip brother!!

You guys have the best times!!!

hey, If it's a bike race... I watchin". Love the old vintage 2 cycles.

Ken, love how you even have your own drag strip now 👍 😂

Happy Birthday, Jr.👍

We need to see this race in a more open area, bad ass guys!

Best part of the vid for me was seeing uncle Dale...

I love this channel and the whole crew fun content guys 🤟🏻

Iv owned the cr250r and the cr500r lol they are freakn anaizing bikes love them to bits

@Queloqueloco

3 жыл бұрын

Comparisons in power?

[Rolling Eyes] If you watch the 1996 Motocross Des Nations, USA won all 3 motos; Moto #1 (500cc & 125cc) USA’s Jeff Emig (aboard a Kawasaki KX500) got the holeshot, and led a considerable amount of the race until USA’s Steve Lampson passed him aboard a 1996 Honda CR125R, and then France’s Sebastian Tortelli passed him aboard a Kawasaki KX125...and Jeremy McGrath swept both the 125/250cc race and the 250/500cc races in classic 1996 Jeremy McGrath style... the reason the 500’s didn’t win a single Moto in the 1996 Motocross Des Nations is because technology STOPPED PROGRESSING on 500’s following Mike LaRocco winning the final 500cc championship...if you look at a stock 2004 Kawasaki KX500, it looks like something that came outta like 1985...

That was some nice heads up racing!

I am a four stroke rider, but nothing beats the sound and power of a two stroke

I am loving the racing videos! Doing some good science brothers

As a kx rider . 06 250 . This made my morning .. long live 2 strokes . Awesome guys

I would love to see a 700 2stroke on this channel

@Dredogg820

3 жыл бұрын

@MrZep420 yea i know that'll be nice to see on this channel

The new KTM 450 is the first 4 stroke dirt bike that's faster than the old big bore 2 stroke.

Hey jr have a good birthday all the best to ya!!!! You got the world in your hands 😉👌

KAPLEN after lockdown love your family and yourself to come and stay with us in uk man be amazing man god bless America your such a awesome man

@KaplanCycles

3 жыл бұрын

Would love to we got a lot of friends overseas and our more subscribers in the uk than any other country besides usa

@adamplumtree64

3 жыл бұрын

@@KaplanCycles yerman I can tell your a good bloke with a good family genuine people are hard to come by there’s days man 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 also share a love for bikes all my life. I loved the Honda z50 loved it 👍👍👍👍

I own a 84 cr500r and a 04 yz450f and race both in dirt drags...the cr500r is way faster and i havnt seen any 450 faster than it....500cc 2 strokes are no joke if you can ride them💪✌

@CainSample

4 жыл бұрын

4 strokes are easier to ride more predictable IMO

happy birthday JR.

Just sweet content guys! Keep it up😀 Junior is great on that kx500. Sup Cody!😀👍🇱🇷

Both are sweet bikes. Looks like a blast!

Hard as Hell for a big bore KX 500 to Hook up man what a bike JR I love it I own a CRF 450 but still 2 strokes Rule

Holy cow. Im excited to watch this. If the 450 is allowed launch control , im going for the 450. Getn some pop corn

Electric start and 4strokes are for sissies! Kick starts and 2 strokes are for men! LOL 2wheels rules either way!

@302mustanggt8

3 жыл бұрын

What about the people who love riding but don't have ability to kick over a high compression engine. And or gets annoyed by the weed eater sound of a 2 stroke bike

@snowrider4495

3 жыл бұрын

@@302mustanggt8 in that case electric start and a four stroke is in order as long as its 2 wheels! It was just a joke!

@mrkarpaa3520

3 жыл бұрын

i love 4 strokes and 2 strokes

I would love to see senior do a test with a tl1000s the first year before they detuned it, I think its a bike that senior should like, I love them, they got bad reviews for handling but if you can ride them they are awesome

I love both of these brands and bikes

Depending on the track condition is what bike you need as 4 stroke is for heavy mud and 2 stroke lite mx racing on flat surface 2 strike will blitz any 4 stoke

Kyle definitely drinks monster & punches holes in walls & drives a 90s f150 to the track!

I have an RMZ 450 and a RM250 and sometimes i love jumping on the RM cus its just so much fun 😍😎👌🏼

@SeaWolfEntertainment

3 жыл бұрын

@ Robert Beattie What year is your RM. I have a 1976 RM250A. It’s an awesome bike

@robertbeattie3988

3 жыл бұрын

@@SeaWolfEntertainment It is 2008 :)

I want to see wolverine on the smoker lol

I miss my 87 KX500 eventually became my Glamis dune bike so much fun.

Happy birthday Jr

You can’t beat the feeling of the old skool monster s!!

you guys did everything possible to put the 5 at a disadvantage, its just faster. I bought 2 when they stopped in 04, ride one, the other still in crate. Also have RM500, RM465, IT490. We do it a bit different in Texas i guess, line em all up and drag race 200 yrds, and i can tell yall the ONLY thing that will hang with a 500 2T is that KTM 525, and it needs room to run it down. There needs to be weight on the 5 so it can dig, i weigh 255lbs, and start out on the tank then start moving my weight back asap. Once i get that 255 in the right spot the 5 will just eat up the ground, it will dig a 4in trench for 150yds throwing an insane roost 40ft behind it. Its violence at its best, and it wants to hurt you badly, one disrespectful move and its over. I bought a Honda 450, kept it 6 mos and sold, what a pain in the ass that bike was, hard to start, flame outs, ran hot. The 2 stroke still is the bomb. dont let the crooked government dictate what you ride....Roost

There's a guy in Europe smoking 450 4-strokes on an old CR125 engined (HPP) in a newer chassis in Pro class... I'd have to look in my history for his name...

You guys are awesome 👌

That '03 CR250 isn't necessarily 'the exact bike Ricky Carmichael won the last championship on a 2-stroke' because most team Honda riders boycotted the new case reeds, cable-operated power valve bikes, at least for the first couple years of it's existence, 2002-3, LaRocco, for sure, used the earlier centrifugal PV engines in the SX & MX....

If you look at the first race they did at doesn’t seem to have anything with traction on the ktm bike cause if you look close the KX got off the line a bit late.

Y’all need a lot longer stretch good video but really find some where nothing is in the way and turn them loose and see what happens

All fairness try the 450 sx but so close it came too proper launch but each definitely have their place