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 |
Model
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Kawasaki KLX450R |
Year
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2015 |
Category
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Enduro / offroad |
Rating
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Engine and transmission |
Displacement
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449.0 ccm (27.40 cubic inches) |
Engine type
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Single cylinder, four-stroke |
Compression
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12.0:1 |
Bore x stroke
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96.0 x 62.1 mm (3.8 x 2.4 inches) |
Valves per cylinder
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4 |
Fuel system
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Carburettor. Keihin FCR40 |
Fuel control
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Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
Ignition
|
Digital AC-CDI |
Lubrication system
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Forced lubrication, semi dry sump |
Cooling system
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Liquid |
Gearbox
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6-speed |
Transmission type
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Chain (final drive) |
Clutch
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Wet multiplate |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
Frame type
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Perimeter, aluminium |
Rake (fork angle)
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28.0° |
Trail
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122 mm (4.8 inches) |
Front suspension
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48 mm upside-down AOStype telescopic fork with |
Front wheel travel
|
305 mm (12.0 inches) |
Rear suspension
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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
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80/100-21 |
Rear tire
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120/90-18 |
Front brakes
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Single disc. Semi-floating petal disc, dual piston caliper |
Diameter
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250 mm (9.8 inches) |
Rear brakes
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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
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935 mm (36.8 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
Overall height
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1250 mm (49.2 inches) |
Overall length
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2175 mm (85.6 inches) |
Overall width
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820 mm (32.3 inches) |
Ground clearance
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315 mm (12.4 inches) |
Wheelbase
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1480 mm (58.3 inches) |
Fuel capacity
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8.00 litres (2.11 US gallons) |
Other specifications |
Color options
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Lime Green |
Starter
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Electric & kick |
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