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General information |
Motorcycle name
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Kawasaki KX 450F |
Year model
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2015 |
Type
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Cross / motocross |
Price as new | US$ 8699. UK £ 6649. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
Rating
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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 |
Compression
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12.5:1 |
Bore x stroke
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96.0 x 62.1 mm (3.8 x 2.4 inches) |
Valves per cylinder
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4 |
Fuel system
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Injection. DFI with 43mm Keihin throttle body |
Fuel control
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Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
Ignition
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Digital DC-CDI |
Cooling system
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Liquid |
Gearbox
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5-speed |
Transmission type
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Chain (final drive) |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
Frame type
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Aluminum perimeter |
Rake (fork angle)
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26.9° |
Front suspension
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48mm inverted, Kayaba PSF with DLC coated sliders, 22-position compression and 20-position rebound dampening adjustment |
Front wheel travel
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315 mm (12.4 inches) |
Rear suspension
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UNI-TRAK linkage system and Kayaba shock with 50mm piston, 22-position low-speed and stepless high-speed compression dampening, 33-position rebound dampening and fully adjustable spring preload |
Rear wheel travel
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315 mm (12.4 inches) |
Front tire
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80/100-21 |
Rear tire
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120/80-19 |
Front brakes
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Single disc. Petal disc with 2-piston caliper |
Diameter
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250 mm (9.8 inches) |
Rear brakes
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Single disc. Petal disc with single-piston caliper |
Diameter
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240 mm (9.4 inches) |
Physical measures and capacities |
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc
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112.5 kg (248.0 pounds) |
Seat height
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955 mm (37.6 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
Overall height
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1275 mm (50.2 inches) |
Overall length
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2179 mm (85.8 inches) |
Overall width
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820 mm (32.3 inches) |
Ground clearance
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330 mm (13.0 inches) |
Wheelbase
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1481 mm (58.3 inches) |
Fuel capacity
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6.21 litres (1.64 US gallons) |
Other specifications |
Color options
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Lime Green |
Starter
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Electric & kick |
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