Specifications

ENGINE
Type 4-stroke, single cylinder
Displacement 449 cc
Bore and Stroke 96.0 x 62.1 mm
Compression Ratio 12.0:1
Valve System DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Fuel System Fuel injection: ø42 mm x 1, Keihin
Ignition Digital AC-CDI
Cooling Liquid
Lubrication Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump
DRIVETRAIN
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Transmission 5-speed, return shift, reverse
Final Drive 2 wheel drive, chain
Primary Reduction Ratio 2.952 (62/21)
Gear Ratios: 1st 2.230 (29/13)
2nd 1.800 (27/15)
3rd 1.529 (26/17)
4th 1.278 (23/18)
5th 1.048 (22/21)
Final Reduction Ratio 2.714 (38/14)
Clutch Wet multi-disc, cable operation
FRAME
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Type Double cradle, aluminum
Suspension: Front Dual A-arms with piggy-back reservoir gas shocks
Rear Uni-Trak swingarm with piggy-back reservoir gas shock
Wheel Travel: Front 215 mm
Rear 254 mm
Tires: Front AT 21 x 7-10
Rear AT 20 x 10-9
Tread (Front/Rear) 972 mm / 899 mm
BRAKES
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Front Brakes: Type Dual, 163mm drilled discs
Caliper Twin piston, pin slide
Rear Brakes: Type Single 200mm, petal style drilled disc
Caliper Single-piston, pin slide
DIMENSIONS
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Overall Length 1,806 mm
Overall Width 1,170 mm
Overall Height 1,064 mm
Wheelbase 1,255 mm
Seat Height 786 mm
Curb Mass** 178 kg (392.4 lbs)
Fuel Capacity 10 litres

** Includes all necessary materials and fluids to operate correctly, full tank of fuel (more than 90% of capacity) and tool kit (if supplied)

DETAILS
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Warranty 12 months warranty
ADDITIONAL COST OPTIONS
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Good Times Protection Plan 24 or 36 months (Kawasaki GTPP coverage begins after the standard limited warranty expires)
MSRP*
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Lime GreenKSF450BBF $10,699

* The Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price does not include freight, pre-delivery inspection or applicable taxes. The final price is at the discretion of the dealer. Prices and Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

The specifications mentioned here apply to and have been achieved by production models under standard operating conditions. We intend only to give a fair description of the vehicle and its performance capabilities but these specifications may not apply to every machine supplied for sale. Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. reserves the right to alter specifications without prior notice. Equipment illustrated and specifications may vary to meet individual markets. Available colours may vary by market.

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