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Specifications

ENGINE
Type 4-stroke, Single
Displacement 449cc
Bore and Stroke 96.0 x 62.1 mm
Cooling Liquid, twin radiators
Compression Ratio 12.0:1
Valve System DOHC, 4 valves
Fuel System Keihin FCR40 carburetor
Ignition Digital AC-CDI
Starting Electric & Primary Kick
Lubrication Forced lubrication (semi-dry sump)
DRIVETRAIN
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Transmission 5-speed, constant mesh, return shift
Final Drive Chain
Primary Reduction Ratio 2.727 (60/22)
Gear Ratio: 1st 2.167 (26/12)
Gear Ratio: 2nd 1.533 (23/15)
Gear Ratio: 3rd 1.188 (19/16)
Gear Ratio: 4th 0.950 (19/20)
Gear Ratio: 5th 0.810 (17/21)
Final Reduction Ratio 3.846 (50/13)
Clutch Wet multi-disc, manual, cable operation
FRAME
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Type Tubular semi-double cradle, high tensile steel
Wheel Travel: Front 305 mm (12.0 in.)
Tire: Front 80/100-21
Wheel Travel: Rear 315 mm (12.4 in.)
Tire: Rear 110/100-18
Caster (Rake) 27.7°
Trail 122 mm (4.80 in.)
Steering Angle (Left/Right) 42° / 42°
SUSPENSION
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Suspension, Front 48 mm inverted Kayaba AOS-type cartridge form with 22-way compression damping and 20-way rebound damping
Suspension, Rear Uni-Trak with fully adjustable spring preload, 22-click low speed compression damping, 2-turn high speed compression damping, 22-click rebound damping
BRAKES
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Front: Type 250 mm semi-floating petal disc
Front: Caliper Hydraulic dual-piston caliper
Rear: Type 240 mm petal disc
Rear: Caliper Hydraulic single-piston caliper
DIMENSIONS
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Overall Length 2180 mm (85.8 in.)
Overall Width 820 mm (32.3 in.)
Overall Height 1255 mm (49.4 in.)
Wheelbase 1480 mm (58.3 in.)
Ground Clearance 320 mm (12.6 in.)
Seat Height 940 mm (37.0 in.)
Curb Mass** 126 kg (278 lbs.)
Fuel Capacity 8.0 litres (1.8 gal.)

** 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 6 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 GreenKLX450AAF $9,499

* 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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