Kawasaki KX 450F - 2018 Specifications and Reviews

2018

General information
Category	Cross / motocross
Year	2018
Model	Kawasaki KX 450F
Engine and Transmission Specifications
Clutch	Wet multi-disc
Transmission type,final drive	Chain
Gearbox	5-speed
Cooling system	Liquid
Lubrication system	Forced lubrication, semi and #8209;dry sump
Ignition	Digital DC-CDI
Fuel control	Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Fuel system	Injection. DFI® w/43mm Keihin throttle body
Valves per cylinder	4
Bore x Stroke	96.0 x 62.1 mm (3.8 x 2.4 inches)
Compression	12.8:1
Engine type	Single cylinder, four-stroke

Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels
Rear brakes diameter	240 mm (9.4 inches)
Rear brakes	Single disc. Petal disc with single-piston caliper
Front brakes diameter	270 mm (10.6 inches)
Front brakes	Single disc. Petal disc with 2-piston caliper
Rear tyre	120/80-19
Front tyre	80/100-21
Rear wheel travel	305 mm (12.0 inches)
Rear Suspension	Uni-Trak® linkage system and Showa shock, 19-position low-speed and 4-turns high-speed compression damping, 22-position rebound damping and fully adjustable spring preload
Front wheel travel	305 mm (12.0 inches)
Front Suspension	Inverted Showa SFF-Air TAC fork with Triple Air Chamber, DLC coated sliders, 22-position compression and 20-position rebound damping adjustment
Trail	127 mm (5.0 inches)
Rake (fork angle)	28.2°
Frame type	Perimeter, aluminium

Physical measures and capacities
Fuel capacity	6.21 litres (1.64 gallons)
Wheelbase	1,495 mm (58.9 inches)
Ground clearance	335 mm (13.2 inches)
Overall width	820 mm (32.3 inches)
Overall length	2,195 mm (86.4 inches)
Overall height	1,280 mm (50.4 inches)
Seat height	950 mm (37.4 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc	108.8 kg (239.8 pounds)
Other specs
Starter	Kick
Color options	Lime Green

Rider Reviews

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MotorcycleDB Review

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