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  | The KLX450R is Kawasaki´s capable big-bore 4 stroke off-road Enduro model. The easy to handle, rider friendly, road registerable, learner legal, trail explorer, enduro racing KX derived motorcycle that has stump-pulling low down torque. Electric start and performance components combine to deliver a fast and usable total package built for the off-road. | 
    
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            General information         | 
    
  
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                            Model name                    
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                                    Kawasaki KLX450R                         | 
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                            Year of manufacture                    
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                                    2021                         | 
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                            Type                    
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                                    Enduro / offroad                         | 
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                            Rating                    
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            Engine and transmission         | 
    
  
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                            Engine size                    
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                                    449.0 ccm (27.40 cubic inches)                         | 
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                            Type of engine                    
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                                    Single cylinder, four-stroke                         | 
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                            Compression                    
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                                    12.0:1                         | 
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                            Bore x stroke                    
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                                    96.0 x 62.1 mm (3.8 x 2.4 inches)                         | 
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                            Valves per cylinder                    
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                                    4                         | 
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                            Fuel system                    
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                                    Carburettor. Keihin FCR MX40                         | 
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                            Fuel control                    
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                                    Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)                         | 
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                            Ignition                    
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                                    Digital AC-CDI                         | 
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                            Lubrication system                    
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                                    Forced lubrication, semi and #8209;dry sump                         | 
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                            Cooling system                    
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                                    Liquid                         | 
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                            Gearbox                    
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                                    5-speed                         | 
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                            Transmission type                    
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                                    Chain  (final drive)                         | 
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                            Clutch                    
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                                    Wet multi-disc, manual                         | 
    
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            Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels         | 
    
  
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                            Frame type                    
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                                    Perimeter, aluminium                         | 
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                            Front suspension                    
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                                    48 mm inverted AOS type telescopic fork with 22-way compression and 18-way rebound damping                         | 
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                            Front wheel travel                    
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                                    305 mm (12.0 inches)                         | 
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                            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                         | 
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                            Rear wheel travel                    
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                                    315 mm (12.4 inches)                         | 
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                            Front tire                    
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                                    80/100-21                          | 
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                            Rear tire                    
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                                    120/90-18                          | 
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                            Front brakes                    
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                                    Double disc. Dual piston                         | 
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                            Diameter                    
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                                    250 mm (9.8 inches)                         | 
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                            Rear brakes                    
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                                    Single disc                         | 
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                            Diameter                    
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                                    240 mm (9.4 inches)                         | 
    
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            Physical measures and capacities         | 
    
  
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                            Weight incl. oil, gas, etc                    
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                                    126.0 kg (277.8 pounds)                         | 
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                            Seat height                    
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                                    935 mm (36.8 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.                         | 
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                            Overall height                    
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                                    1250 mm (49.2 inches)                         | 
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                            Overall length                    
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                                    2220 mm (87.4 inches)                         | 
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                            Overall width                    
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                                    860 mm (33.9 inches)                         | 
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                            Ground clearance                    
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                                    315 mm (12.4 inches)                         | 
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                            Wheelbase                    
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                                    1480 mm (58.3 inches)                         | 
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                            Fuel capacity                    
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                                    8.00 litres (2.11 US gallons)                         | 
    
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            Other specifications         | 
    
  
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                            Color options                    
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                                    Lime Green                         | 
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                            Starter                    
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                                    Electric & kick                         | 
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                            Factory warranty                    
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                                    3 Months Parts Only                         | 
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            Further information         | 
    
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