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Specifications

ENGINE
Type 4-stroke, Single
Displacement 449cc
Bore and Stroke 96.0 x 62.1 mm
Compression Ratio 12.5:1
Valve System DOHC, 4 valves
Fuel System Digital fuel injection with 43 mm Keihin throttle body
Ignition Digital DC-CDI
Starting Primary Kick
Lubrication Forced lubrication (semi-dry sump)
Cooling Liquid
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 1.750 (28/16)
Gear Ratio: 2nd 1.412 (24/17)
Gear Ratio: 3rd 1.188 (19/16)
Gear Ratio: 4th 1.000 (19/19)
Gear Ratio: 5th 0.875 (21/24)
Final Reduction Ratio 3.846 (50/13)
Clutch Wet multi-disc, manual
FRAME
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Type Tubular semi-double cradle, high tensile steel
Wheel Travel: Front 315 mm (12.4 in.)
Tire: Front 90/100-21
Wheel Travel: Rear 315 mm (12.4 in.)
Tire: Rear 120/80-19
Caster (Rake) 26.7°
Trail 116 mm (4.57 in.)
Steering Angle (Left/Right) 42°/42°
SUSPENSION
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Suspension, Front 48 mm inverted Kayaba AOS with DLC coated sliders, 22-position compression and 20-position rebound damping adjustment
Suspension, Rear Uni-Trak linkage system and Kayaba shock with 22-position low-speed and stepless high-speed compression damping, 22-position rebound damping and fully adjustable spring preload
BRAKES
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Front: Type Single semi-floating 250 mm petal disc
Front: Caliper Dual-piston caliper
Rear: Type Single 240 mm petal disc
Rear: Caliper SIngle-piston caliper
DIMENSIONS
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Overall Length 2,185 mm (86.0 in.)
Overall Width 820 mm (32.3 in.)
Overall Height 1,280 mm (50.4 in.)
Wheelbase 1,480 mm (58.3 in.)
Ground Clearance 340 mm (13.4 in.)
Seat Height 965 mm (38.0 in.)
Curb Mass** 113.6 kg (250.5 lbs)
Fuel Capacity 7 litres (1.54 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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MSRP*
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Lime GreenKX450EAF $9,299
Lime GreenKX450EAF $9,299

* 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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