Segment: Enduro/Offroad
Production years: 2012, 2013
For the 2012 KLX450R model, Kawasaki have retained all the feature which have made so many off-road riders enjoy this bike. The 2012 Kawasaki KLX450R comes with the gritty and responsive 449cc single-cylinder engine which provides dependable thrust across the whole rpm range, perfect for off-road and motocross, while providing excellent trail and cross-country capabilities, as well.
Adjustable suspensions for both front and rear make sure the bike can be easily set up for a variety of surfaces and riders, while still offering excellent traction and comfort. A fully-digital instrument cluster offers easy-to-read data while the 5-gear transmission and lightweight construction provide good handling and top-notch steering. Given the already installed headlight and rear-fender tail/ brake light, all that's needed for a street-legal homologation for 2012 Kawasaki KLX450R are blinkers and a license plate holder.
engine specs | Type: | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Single | Displacement: | 449 cm3 | Bore X Stroke: | 3.8x2.4 in OR 97 mm | Compression Ratio: | 12.0:1 | Horsepower: | / KW(hp)/RPM | Torque: | 0/ lb-ft/RPM OR 0 Nm/RPM | Fuel System: | Carburettor: Keihin FCR40 |
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transmission specs | Gearbox: | 5-speed, return | Clutch: | Wet multi-disc, manual | Primary Drive: | - | Final Drive: | Chain |
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chassis specs | Frame: | Perimeter, aluminium | Front Suspension: | 48 mm upside-down AOS-type telescopic fork with 22-way compression and 20-way rebound damping | Rear Suspension: | New Uni-Trak with 22-way low-speed, 2 turns or more high speed compression damping, 22 way rebound damping and adjustable spring preload | Front Brake: | Single semi-floating 250 mm petal disc, dual piston caliper | Rear Brake: | Single 240 mm petal disc, single piston caliper |
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dimension specs | Overall Length: | 85.6 in OR 2174 mm | Overall Width: | 32.3 in OR 820 mm | Seat Height: | 36.8 in OR 935 mm | Wheelbase: | 58.3 in OR 1481 mm | Ground Clearance: | 12.4 in OR 315 mm | Weight: | 278 lbs OR 126 kg | Fuel Capacity: | 2.1 gallons OR 7.9 L |
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tyres specs | Front: | 80/100-21M/C 51P | Rear: | 120/90-18M/C 65P |
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