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KLX450R - 2009

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Get technical with your new Kawasaki’s vital statistics.

Engine

Engine type

Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Single

Displacement

449 cm³

Bore x stroke

96.0 x 62.1 mm

Compression ratio

12.0:1

Valve/Induction system

DOHC, 4 valves

Fuel system

Carburettor: Keihin FCR40

Ignition

Digital AC-CDI

Starting

Electric, primary kick

Lubrication

Forced lubrication, semi‑dry sump

Transmission

Transmission

5-speed, return

Frame

Frame type

Perimeter, aluminium

Rake/Trail

28˚/122 mm

Wheel travel, front

305 mm

Wheel travel, rear

315 mm

Tyre, front

80/100-21M/C 51P

Tyre, rear

120/90-18M/C 65P

Suspension

Suspension, front

48 mm upside-down AOStype telescopic fork with
22-way compression and 20-way rebound damping

Suspension, rear

New Uni-Trak with 22-way low-speed, 2 turns or more high speed compression damping, 22 way rebound damping and adjustable spring preload

Brakes

Brakes, front

Single semi-floating 250 mm petal disc, dual piston caliper

Brakes, rear

Single 240 mm petal disc, single piston caliper

Dimensions

Dimensions (L x W x H)

2,175 x 820 x 1,250 mm

Wheelbase

1,480 mm

Ground Clearance

315 mm

Seat height

935 mm

Fuel capacity

8 litres

Curb Mass

126 kg