2018 Kawasaki KX 450F

Kawasaki KX 450F 2018


2018 Kawasaki KX 450F specifications, pictures, reviews and rating

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General information
Model name Kawasaki KX 450F
Year 2018
Category Cross / motocross
Price as newUS$ 8849. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.
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Engine and transmission
Displacement 449.0 ccm (27.40 cubic inches)
Engine type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Compression 12.8:1
Bore x stroke 96.0 x 62.1 mm (3.8 x 2.4 inches)
Valves per cylinder 4
Fuel system Injection. DFI® w/43mm Keihin throttle body
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Ignition Digital DC-CDI
Lubrication system Forced lubrication, semi and #8209;dry sump
Cooling system Liquid
Gearbox 5-speed
Transmission type Chain (final drive)
Clutch Wet multi-disc
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Frame type Perimeter, aluminium
Rake (fork angle) 28.2°
Trail 127 mm (5.0 inches)
Front suspension Inverted Showa SFF-Air TAC fork with Triple Air Chamber, DLC coated sliders, 22-position compression and 20-position rebound damping adjustment
Front wheel travel 305 mm (12.0 inches)
Rear suspension Uni-Trak® linkage system and Showa shock, 19-position low-speed and 4-turns high-speed compression damping, 22-position rebound damping and fully adjustable spring preload
Rear wheel travel 305 mm (12.0 inches)
Front tire 80/100-21
Rear tire 120/80-19
Front brakes Single disc. Petal disc with 2-piston caliper
Diameter 270 mm (10.6 inches)
Rear brakes Single disc. Petal disc with single-piston caliper
Diameter 240 mm (9.4 inches)
Physical measures and capacities
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc 108.8 kg (239.8 pounds)
Seat height 950 mm (37.4 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height 1280 mm (50.4 inches)
Overall length 2195 mm (86.4 inches)
Overall width 820 mm (32.3 inches)
Ground clearance 335 mm (13.2 inches)
Wheelbase 1495 mm (58.9 inches)
Fuel capacity 6.21 litres (1.64 US gallons)
Other specifications
Color options Lime Green
Starter Kick
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