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Specifications

ENGINE
Type 4-stroke, Single cylinder
Displacement 449cc
Bore and Stroke 96.0 x 62.1 mm
Cooling Liquid
Compression Ratio 12.0:1
Valve System DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Fuel System Fuel injection: 42 mm x 1 Keihin
Ignition Digital AC-CDI
Starting Electric (optional kick)
Lubrication Forced lubrication (semi-dry sump)
DRIVETRAIN
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Transmission 5-speed and reverse, constant mesh, return shift
Final Drive 2 wheel drive, Chain
Primary Reduction Ratio 2.952 (62/21)
Gear Ratio: 1st 2.230 (29/13)
Gear Ratio: 2nd 1.800 (27/15)
Gear Ratio: 3rd 1.529 (26/17)
Gear Ratio: 4th 1.278 (23/18)
Gear Ratio: 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
Wheel Travel: Front 215 mm (8.5 in.)
Tires: Front AT21 x 7-10 Tubeless
Wheel Travel: Rear 254 mm (10.0 in.)
Tires: Rear AT20 x 10-9 Tubeless
Caster (Rake) 1.8º
Trail 7.6 mm (0.3 in.)
SUSPENSION
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Suspension: Front Dual A-arms with piggy-back reservoir gas shocks
Suspension: Rear Uni-Trak swingarm with piggy-back reservoir gas shock
BRAKES
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Front: Type 2 piston caliper with dual, 163 mm drilled discs
Caliper Twin piston, pin slide
Rear: Type Single piston with single 200 mm petal style drilled disc
Caliper Single-piston, pin slide
Parking: Type Disc manual, engages rear brake
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
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Battery 12 V, 6 Ah
Charging Output 14 A, 14 V @ 5,000 rpm
Headlights (High/Low) 12 V, 30/30 W x 2
Tail/Brake Light LED
DIMENSIONS
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Overall Length 1,806 mm (71.1 in.)
Overall Width 1,170 mm (46.1 in.)
Overall Height 1,064 mm (41.9 in.)
Wheelbase 1,255 mm (49.4 in.)
Tread (Front/Rear) 972 mm (38.3 in.) / 899 mm (35.4 in.)
Ground Clearance 108 mm (4.3 in.)
Seat Height 786 mm (30.9 in.)
Curb Mass** 178 kg (392 lbs.)
Fuel Capacity 10 litres (2.2 gal.)

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

PERFORMANCE
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Maximum Power‡ 31.9 kW {43.0 PS} @ 7,500 rpm
Maximum Torque‡ 41.9 N·m {4.3 kgƒ·m} @ 7,000 rpm
Minimum Turning Radius 3.6 m (11.8 ft)

‡ Power / Torque figures measured at the crankshaft.

DETAILS
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Warranty 12 months
ADDITIONAL COST OPTIONS
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Good Times Protection Plan 24 or 36 months (Kawasaki GTPP begins after the standard limited warranty expires)
MSRP*
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Lime GreenKSF450BAF $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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