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Kawasaki KX 450F 20122012 Kawasaki KX 450F specifications, pictures, reviews and rating |
| Kawasaki's profilation of this bike |
| 2012 KX™450F highlights begin with the Supercross winning DNA of last year’s bike. The advanced design of the aluminum perimeter frame and dominating motor received a host of refinements to create a more compact and mass-centralized chassis propelled by more useable power than ever. |
| General information | |
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| Motorcycle name | Kawasaki KX 450F |
| Model year | 2012 |
| Category | Cross / motocross |
| Price as new | US$ 8499. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Rating | 3.4 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 | 12.5:1 |
| Bore x stroke | 96.0 x 62.1 mm (3.8 x 2.4 inches) |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection. DFI with 43mm Keihin throttle body |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | Digital DC-CDI |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Transmission type | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Automatic |
| Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | |
| Frame type | Aluminum perimeter |
| Rake (fork angle) | 26.9° |
| 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 and Kayaba shock with 50mm piston, 22-position low-speed and stepless high-speed compression damping, 22-position rebound damping and fully adjustable spring preload / 12.4 in. |
| Front brakes | Single disc |
| Diameter | 250 mm (9.8 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Diameter | 240 mm (9.4 inches) |
| Physical measures and capacities | |
| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 113.0 kg (249.1 pounds) |
| Seat height | 955 mm (37.6 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Overall height | 1275 mm (50.2 inches) |
| Overall length | 2179 mm (85.8 inches) |
| Overall width | 820 mm (32.3 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 330 mm (13.0 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1481 mm (58.3 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 6.21 litres (1.64 US gallons) |
| Other specifications | |
| Color options | Lime Green |
| Factory warranty | 6 months |
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| Further information | |
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