2012 Kawasaki KLX450R

Kawasaki KLX450R 2012


2012 Kawasaki KLX450R specifications, pictures, reviews and rating

Kawasaki's profilation of this bike
An electric starter was regarded as essential in the design brief. Having both electric and kick starter means the bike can be quickly restarted if the engine stalls or has to be stopped.

General information
Motorcycle name Kawasaki KLX450R
Year model 2012
Type Enduro / offroad
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Engine and transmission
Engine size 449.0 ccm (27.40 cubic inches)
Type of engine Single cylinder, four-stroke
Compression 12.0:1
Bore x stroke 96.0 x 62.1 mm (3.8 x 2.4 inches)
Valves per cylinder 4
Fuel system Carburettor. Keihin FCR40
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Ignition Digital AC-CDI
Lubrication system Forced lubrication, semi and #8209;dry sump
Cooling system Liquid
Gearbox 6-speed
Transmission type Chain (final drive)
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Frame type Perimeter, aluminium
Rake (fork angle) 28.0°
Trail 122 mm (4.8 inches)
Front suspension 48 mm upside-down AOStype telescopic fork with
Front wheel travel 305 mm (12.0 inches)
Rear suspension Uni-Trak with 22-way low-speed, 2 turns or more high speed compression damping, 22 way rebound damping and adjustable spring preload
Rear wheel travel 315 mm (12.4 inches)
Front tire 80/100-21
Rear tire 120/90-18
Front brakes Single disc. Semi-floating petal disc, dual piston caliper
Diameter 250 mm (9.8 inches)
Rear brakes Single disc. Petal disc, single piston caliper
Diameter 240 mm (9.4 inches)
Physical measures and capacities
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc 126.0 kg (277.8 pounds)
Seat height 935 mm (36.8 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height 1250 mm (49.2 inches)
Overall length 2175 mm (85.6 inches)
Overall width 820 mm (32.3 inches)
Ground clearance 315 mm (12.4 inches)
Wheelbase 1480 mm (58.3 inches)
Fuel capacity 8.00 litres (2.11 US gallons)
Other specifications
Color options Lime Green
Starter Electric & kick
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