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        | General information | 
  
    | Model name | Kawasaki KFX 450R | 
    | Year of manufacture | 2009 | 
    | Type | ATV | 
| Price as new | US$ 7549.   MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. | 
    | Rating | 2.9   Check out the detailed rating of reliability, maintenance costs, value for money, etc. Compare with any other motorcycle. | 
    
        | Engine and transmission | 
  
    | Engine size | 449.0 ccm (27.40 cubic inches) | 
    | Type of engine | Single cylinder, four-stroke | 
    | Compression | 8.9:1 | 
    | Bore x stroke | 96.0 x 62.1 mm (3.8 x 2.4 inches) | 
    | Valves per cylinder | 4 | 
    | Fuel system | Injection | 
    | Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | 
    | Ignition | Solid state with electronic ignition backup | 
    | Cooling system | Liquid | 
    | Gearbox | 5-speed | 
    | Transmission type | Chain  (final drive) | 
    
        | Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | 
  
    | Frame type | Aluminum double cradle, racing type | 
    | Front suspension | Dual A-arms, coil-over shocks / 8.5 in | 
    | Rear suspension | Swingarm with piggy-back reservoir shock, dual-rate spring / 10.0 in | 
    | Front tire | 21/7-10 (AT) | 
    | Rear tire | 20/10-9 (AT) | 
    | Front brakes | Double disc | 
    | Diameter | 163 mm (6.4 inches) | 
    | Rear brakes | Single disc | 
    
        | Physical measures and capacities | 
  
    | Dry weight | 394.7 kg (870.2 pounds) | 
    | Seat height | 785 mm (30.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. | 
    | Overall height | 1064 mm (41.9 inches) | 
    | Overall length | 1806 mm (71.1 inches) | 
    | Overall width | 1171 mm (46.1 inches) | 
    | Ground clearance | 109 mm (4.3 inches) | 
    | Wheelbase | 1255 mm (49.4 inches) | 
    | Fuel capacity | 9.84 litres (2.60 US gallons) | 
    
        | Other specifications | 
  
    | Color options | Lime Green, Sunbeam Red | 
    | Starter | Electric | 
    | Comments | Two-wheel drive. Dual removable headlights. | 
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