Transworld had it right,  Friday, 07 July 2006 I\'ve heard that you shouldn\'t believe what the magazine shootouts say countless times. The 450 shootouts this year were all over the map. A different winner for each one. Transworld had it right. This bike rocks. I love the 4 speed. I never have to shift, it stays in 3rd on nearly every track i\'ve been on. The power is fantastic, almost no wheel spin, and no engine braking. Kawasaki really set the mark with this bike. Don\'t always believe what the magazines say. Some rated the KXF in last place. That\'s a bunch of crap.