General information |
Model name
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Kawasaki KX450F |
Year model
|
2008 |
Type
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Cross / motocross |
Price as new | US$ 6999. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
Rating
|
3.6 Check out the detailed rating of off-road capabilities, engine performance, maintenance cost, etc. Compare with any other bike. |
Engine and transmission |
Engine size
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449.0 ccm (27.40 cubic inches) |
Type of engine
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Single cylinder, four-stroke |
Torque
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40.0 Nm (4.1 kgf-m or 29.5 ft.lbs) @ 11500 RPM |
Compression
|
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
|
4 |
Fuel system
|
Carburettor. Keihin FCR40 |
Fuel control
|
Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
Ignition
|
Multi-map digital CDI with throttle position sensor (K-TRIC) |
Cooling system
|
Air |
Gearbox
|
5-speed |
Transmission type
|
Chain (final drive) |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
Frame type
|
Aluminum perimeter |
Rake (fork angle)
|
27.1° |
Front suspension
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48mm inverted, Kayaba AOS with DLC coated sliders, 22-position compression and 20-position rebound dampening adjustment / 12.4 in. |
Rear suspension
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UNI-TRAK® linkage system with 22-position low-speed and variable high-speed compression dampening, 22-position rebound dampening and fully adjustable spring preload / 12.4 in. |
Front tire
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90/70-21 |
Rear tire
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120/80-19 |
Front brakes
|
Single disc |
Diameter
|
250 mm (9.8 inches) |
Rear brakes
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Single disc |
Diameter
|
240 mm (9.4 inches) |
Physical measures and capacities |
Dry weight
|
99.8 kg (220.0 pounds) |
Seat height
|
965 mm (38.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
Overall height
|
1280 mm (50.4 inches) |
Overall length
|
2184 mm (86.0 inches) |
Overall width
|
820 mm (32.3 inches) |
Ground clearance
|
345 mm (13.6 inches) |
Wheelbase
|
1486 mm (58.5 inches) |
Fuel capacity
|
7.19 litres (1.90 US gallons) |
Other specifications |
Color options
|
Lime Green |
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