Segment: Enduro/Offroad
Production started year: 2014
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The 2015 MY Kawasaki KX450F sports some new features to help the rider overcome almost any obstacle or steep gradient the trail may throw at him.
A new Showa SFF-Air TAC Fork with a triple air chamber means reduced overall weight of the bike, by replacing the classic metal spring with compressed air. This means a nimbler bike without affecting the precise feel of the suspension. A high-pressure 300 psi digital air pump also comes standard with every purchase.
The Uni-Trak rear suspension has been fitted with a new Showa shock, which is firmer. This improves high-speed handling, provides greater stability and makes it more responsive when landing from jumps.
KAWASAKI KX450F 2014-Present
KAWASAKI KX450F 449
| engine specs | Type: | Single cylinder, four-stroke, liquid-cooled | Displacement: | 449 cm3 | Bore X Stroke: | 3.8x2.4 in OR 97 mm | Compression Ratio: | 12.5:1 | Horsepower: | 56/8500 KW(hp)/RPM | Torque: | 37/7000 lb-ft/RPM OR 50/7000 Nm/RPM | Fuel System: | EFI, 43 mm Keihin throttle body |
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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: | 49 mm inverted telescopic Separate Function front Fork Air - Triple Air Chamber (SFF-Air TAC) | Rear Suspension: | Uni-Trak linkage system and Kayaba shock with 22-position low-speed and 2-turns or more high-speed compression damping, 22-position rebound damping and fully adjustable spring preload | Front Brake: | Single rigid mount 270 mm petal disc | Rear Brake: | Single 240 mm petal disc |
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| dimension specs | Overall Length: | 85.8 in OR 2179 mm | Overall Width: | 32.3 in OR 820 mm | Seat Height: | 37.6 in OR 955 mm | Wheelbase: | 58.3 in OR 1481 mm | Ground Clearance: | 13 in OR 330 mm | Weight: | 248 lbs OR 112 kg | Fuel Capacity: | 1.6 gallons OR 6.1 L |
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| tyres specs | Front: | 80/100-21 51M | Rear: | 120/80-19 63M |
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| power system specs | Power pack: | - | Nominal Capacity: | - | Maximum Capacity: | - | Charger type: | - | Charging time (normal): | - | Charging time (quick): | - | Range: | - |
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| Notes |
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| Ignition: Digital DC-CDI |