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Kawasaki KX450 (2022)

Engine

Type
Single cylinder, four-stroke
Displacement
449 cc

Transmission

Gearbox
5-speed
Gears
5
Final drive
Chain   (final drive)

Chassis & Dimensions

Curb weight
110 kg
Seat height
955 mm
Fuel capacity
6.2 L
Length
2185 mm
Width
820 mm
Height
1265 mm
Wheelbase
1485 mm

Suspension & Brakes

Front suspension
49mm inverted telescopic coil-spring fork with 16-way compression damping and 16-way rebound damping
Rear suspension
Uni-Trak® gas charged shock with piggyback reservoir with dual-range (4 turns stepless high speed/19-way low-speed) compression damping, 38-way rebound damping and adjustable preload
Front brake
Single disc. Semi-floating petal discs
Rear brake
Single disc. Single-piston caliper.

Equipment

  • ·Cooling: Liquid
  • ·Frame: Aluminum perimeter
  • ·Starter: Electric
  • ·Fuel system: Injection. DFI® with 44mm Keihin throttle body
  • ·Front tire: 80/100-21
  • ·Rear tire: 120/80-19

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