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Enduro riders who value true four stroke off-road performance choose the KLX450R. Power, performance and control over the whole distance plus electric start and performance components combine to deliver a fast and usable total package built for the enduro adventure.
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An electric starter was regarded as essential in the design brief. Having both electric and kick starter means the bike can be quickly restarted if the engine stalls or has to be stopped.
An electric starter was regarded as essential in the design brief. Having both electric and kick starter means the bike can be quickly restarted if the engine stalls or has to be stopped.
Kawasaki has fitted an LED rear light for the benefit of the distant competition.
Kawasaki has fitted an LED rear light for the benefit of the distant competition.
KLX450R’s clocks let Enduro riders see what the bike’s doing, right now. This lightweight digital instrumentation includes a speedometer, twin tripmeters, odometer and clock.
KLX450R’s clocks let Enduro riders see what the bike’s doing, right now. This lightweight digital instrumentation includes a speedometer, twin tripmeters, odometer and clock.
Petal disc brakes keep pads clean and efficient, lap after enduro lap.
An electric starter was regarded as essential in the design brief. Having both electric and kick starter means the bike can be quickly restarted if the engine stalls or has to be stopped.
An electric starter was regarded as essential in the design brief. Having both electric and kick starter means the bike can be quickly restarted if the engine stalls or has to be stopped.
Kawasaki has fitted an LED rear light for the benefit of the distant competition.
Kawasaki has fitted an LED rear light for the benefit of the distant competition.
KLX450R’s clocks let Enduro riders see what the bike’s doing, right now. This lightweight digital instrumentation includes a speedometer, twin tripmeters, odometer and clock.
KLX450R’s clocks let Enduro riders see what the bike’s doing, right now. This lightweight digital instrumentation includes a speedometer, twin tripmeters, odometer and clock.
Petal disc brakes keep pads clean and efficient, lap after enduro lap.
Engine type | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, single-cylinder |
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Compression ratio | 12.0:1 |
Valve system | DOHC, 4 valves |
Bore x stroke | 96.0 x 62.1 mm |
Displacement | 449 cm³ |
Fuel system | Carburettor |
Lubrication | Forced lubrication, semi‑dry sump |
Starting system | Electric & kick |
Ignition system | Digital |
Transmission | 5-speed, return shift |
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Clutch | Wet, multi disc |
Primary reduction ratio | 2.727 (60/22) |
Gear ratios 1st | 2.167 (26/12) |
Gear ratios 2nd | 1.533 (23/15) |
Gear ratios 3rd | 1.188 (19/16) |
Gear ratios 4th | 0.950 (19/20) |
Gear ratios 5th | 0.810 (17/21) |
Final drive | Sealed chain |
Final reduction ratio | 3.846 (50/13) |
Frame type | Perimeter, aluminium |
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Trail | 122 mm |
Wheel travel front | 305 mm |
Wheel travel rear | 315 mm |
Tyre, front | 80/100-21 M/C 51P |
Tyre, rear | 120/90-18 M/C 65P |
L x W x H | 2,175 x 820 x 1,250 mm |
Steering angle L/R | 42° / 42° |
Wheel base | 1,480 mm |
Ground clearance | 315 mm |
Fuel capacity | 8.0 litres |
Seat height | 935 mm |
Curb mass | 126 kg |
Front brake type | Single semi-floating petal disc |
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Front brake diameter | Ø 250 mm |
Front brake caliper type | Dual-piston |
Rear brake type | Single petal disc |
Rear brake diameter | Ø 240 mm |
Rear brake caliper type | Single-piston |
Front suspension type | Inverted AOS type fork with 22-way compression and 18-way rebound damping |
Front suspension diameter | Ø 48 mm |
Rear suspension type | Uni-Trak, 22-way (low-speed), 2 turns or more (high speed) compression and 22-way rebound damping, and spring preload adjustability |
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