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KX™450
FOR THE CHAMPION INSIDE ALL OF US
Professional rider(s) on a closed course.
MODEL SPECS |
BREMBO BRAKE
COMPONENTS
ODI LOCK-ON
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Engine Management Technology |
Chassis Management Technology |
Engine | 4-stroke single, DOHC, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 449cc |
Bore x Stroke | 96.0 x 62.1mm |
Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 |
Fuel System | DFI® with 44mm Keihin throttle body |
Ignition | Digital CDI with handlebar-controlled Power Modes |
Transmission | 5-speed, return shift, with wet multi-disc manual clutch and hydraulic clutch actuation |
Final Drive | Chain |
Electronic Rider Aids | Power Modes, Kawasaki TRaction Control (KTRC), Launch Control Mode |
Front Suspension / Wheel Travel | 49mm inverted telescopic coil-spring fork with 21-way adjustable compression and 22-way adjustable rebound damping/12.0 in |
Rear Suspension / Wheel Travel | Uni-Trak® gas charged shock with piggyback reservoir with adjustable dual-range compression damping (19-way low speed and 4.25 turn stepless high speed), 23-way adjustable rebound damping and stepless adjustable preload/12.1 in |
Front Tire | 80/100-21 |
Rear Tire | 120/80-19 |
Front Brakes | Single semi-floating 270mm Braking/Sunstar petal disc with Brembo master cylinder and dual-piston caliper |
Rear Brakes | Single 240mm Braking/Sunstar petal disc with single-piston caliper |
Frame Type | Aluminum perimeter |
Rake/Trail | 26.6°/4.5 in |
Overall Length | 85.8 in |
Overall Width | 32.3 in |
Overall Height | 50.0 in |
Ground Clearance | 13.6 in |
Seat Height | 37.8 in |
Curb Weight | 238.3 lb* without fuel / 248.2 lb* |
Fuel Capacity | 1.64 gal |
Wheelbase | 58.3 in |
Special Features | Smartphone Connectivity via RIDEOLOGY THE APP |
Color Choices | Lime Green |
Warranty | Not Available |
*Curb weight includes all necessary materials and fluids to operate correctly, full tank of fuel (more than 90 percent capacity) and tool kit (if supplied).
KAWASAKI CARES: Read Owner’s Manual and all on-product warnings. Always wear a helmet, eye protection and proper apparel. Never ride under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Adhere to the maintenance schedule in your Owner’s Manual. ©2024 Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
Specifications subject to change.
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2024 KX™450: CHAMPIONSHIP MOMENT
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2024 KX™️450 PRODUCT WALK AROUND VIDEO
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Science of Supermotocross Engineered by Kawasaki – Episode 126 (250vs450)
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Science of Supermotocross Engineered by Kawasaki – Episode 125 (3D Scanning)
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Science of Supermotocross Engineered by Kawasaki – Episode 124 (Strength Training)
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Science of Supermotocross Engineered by Kawasaki – Episode 123 (Rider Placement)
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