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Kawasaki KLX 450R 20082008 Kawasaki KLX 450R specifications, pictures, reviews and rating |
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| Model name | Kawasaki KLX 450R |
| Model year | 2008 |
| Category | Enduro / offroad |
| Rating | 3.5 Check out the detailed rating of off-road capabilities, engine performance, maintenance cost, etc. Compare with any other bike. |
| Engine and transmission | |
| Displacement | 449.0 ccm (27.40 cubic inches) |
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Compression | 12.0:1 |
| Bore x stroke | 96.0 x 62.1 mm (3.8 x 2.4 inches) |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Keihin FCE |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | Digital AC-CDI |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Transmission type | Chain (final drive) |
| Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | |
| Frame type | Aluminum, perimeter design |
| Rake (fork angle) | 27.1° |
| Front suspension | 48mm inverted AOS-type cartridge fork with 22-way compression damping and 20-way rebound damping / 11.2 in. |
| Rear suspension | UNI-TRAK® single shock system with 22-way low-speed, two-turn variable high-speed compression damping and 22-way rebound damping / 11.0 in. |
| Front tire | 80/90-21 |
| Rear tire | 100/90-18 |
| Front brakes | Double disc |
| Diameter | 250 mm (9.8 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Diameter | 240 mm (9.4 inches) |
| Physical measures and capacities | |
| Fuel capacity | 7.94 litres (2.10 US gallons) |
| Other specifications | |
| Color options | Lime Green |
| Starter | Electric & kick |
| Comments | This 2008 model is available from early 2007. |
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| Ask questions | Join the 08 Kawasaki KLX 450R discussion group or the general Kawasaki discussion group. |
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