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Kawasaki KX450F 20082008 Kawasaki KX450F specifications, pictures, reviews and rating |
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| A host of improvements make the 2008 Kawasaki KX™450F motocrosser easier to ride and more reliable than ever. A newly-revised powerplant and improved shifting highlight the improvements made to the dominant AMA and World Supercross GP Championship winner. |
| General information | |
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| Model name | Kawasaki KX450F |
| Year model | 2008 |
| Type | 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 | 449.0 ccm (27.40 cubic inches) |
| Type of engine | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Torque | 40.0 Nm (4.1 kgf-m or 29.5 ft.lbs) @ 11500 RPM |
| 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 | 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 | 48mm inverted, Kayaba AOS with DLC coated sliders, 22-position compression and 20-position rebound dampening adjustment / 12.4 in. |
| Rear suspension | 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 | 90/70-21 |
| Rear tire | 120/80-19 |
| Front brakes | Single disc |
| Diameter | 250 mm (9.8 inches) |
| Rear brakes | 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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| Further information | |
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| Ask questions | Join the 08 Kawasaki KX450F discussion group or the general Kawasaki discussion group. |
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