Cruisers
1988Kawasaki EN 450 LTD
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The 1988 Kawasaki EN 450 LTD is a Japanese cruiser powered by a 451cc liquid-cooled four-stroke parallel twin making 50 hp. It weighs 199 kg wet and has a 6-speed gearbox and an 11-litre tank.
- Capacity
- 451.0 ccm
- Engine
- Parallel Twin, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Wet weight
- 199.0 kg
- Seat height
- 745 mm
- Power
- 50.0 HP (36.5 kW) @ 9500 RPM
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Cruiser built for its class - everyday, practical use.
- Built for
- A cruiser from Kawasaki, built around a 451cc engine - a real production model, but this profile is formula-generated from its class and spec sheet rather than individually reviewed.
- Not ideal for
- Not for serious performance or off-road use.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
Worked out in your browser - nothing is sent to usReliability & safety
Bike Reliability score, safety recalls and owner complaintsBike Reliability
How the score works →30
out of 100Below average
The Kawasaki EN 450 LTD passed its annual roadworthiness test first time 77.8% of the time, 5.2 points below expected for bikes of the same age and mileage. That beats 30% of models.
Bikes first registered in 1988 have 92 tests, too few for their own score, so this covers every year.
77.8%Passed first time
15.1%Failed outright
7.1%Fixed during test
25,000Typical miles
378Tests
Pass rate by miles ridden
All years of this model.
Against its rivals · ranks 5 of 6
| # | Model (all years) | Score | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Honda CMX 450 Rebel | 40 Average | 403 |
| 2 | Kawasaki EN 500 | 35 Below average | 6,754 |
| 3 | Suzuki GS 450 L | 33 Below average | 563 |
| 4 | Suzuki GN 250 E | 31 Below average | 1,673 |
| 5 | Kawasaki EN 450 LTD | 30 Below average | 378 |
| 6 | Yamaha XV250 Virago | 25 Below average | 123 |
Rivals are the most-viewed bikes on MotorcycleDB in the same category and engine size, from within three years of this model.
From British annual roadworthiness tests, 2005-2025. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA MOT test data, Great Britain). How Bike Reliability works.
Engine
- Capacity
- 451.0 ccm
- Power
- 50.0 HP (36.5 kW) @ 9500 RPM
- Torque
- 35.3 Nm (3.6 kgf-m)
- Engine type
- Parallel Twin, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.2513 HP/kg (wet)
- Bore x stroke
- 72.5 x 55.0 mm
- Compression
- 10.7:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Starting
- Electric
- Ignition
- Coil
- Lubrication system
- Wet Sump
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Belt
- Clutch
- Wet Plate
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1485 mm
- Seat height
- 745 mm
- Wet weight
- 199.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 11.00 litres
- Dry weight
- Not on record - add it
Chassis & suspension
- Front suspension
- Telescopic forks
- Rear suspension
- Dual shocks
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc
- Rear brakes
- Drum
- Front tyre
- 100/90-19
- Rear tyre
- 140/90-15
Specs last verified against published sources: .
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 1985 | 1986 | 1988 | 1989 | 1990 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 451 cc | 451 cc | 451 cc | 451 cc | 451 cc |
| Seat height | 745 mm | 745 mm | 745 mm | 745 mm | 745 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 11 L | 11 L | 11 L | 11 L | 11 L |
| Bike Reliability ⓘ | Too few tests | Too few tests | Too few tests | Too few tests | Too few tests |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Kawasaki EN 450 LTD?
The 1988 Kawasaki EN 450 LTD has a Capacity of 451.0 ccm (27.52 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Kawasaki EN 450 LTD have?
The 1988 Kawasaki EN 450 LTD has a Power of 50.0 HP (36.5 kW) @ 9500 RPM.
How many gears does the Kawasaki EN 450 LTD have?
The 1988 Kawasaki EN 450 LTD has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the Kawasaki EN 450 LTD?
The 1988 Kawasaki EN 450 LTD has a Torque of 35.3 Nm (3.6 kgf-m or 26.0 ft.lbs).
How much does the Kawasaki EN 450 LTD weigh?
The 1988 Kawasaki EN 450 LTD has a Wet weight of 199.0 kg (438.7 pounds).
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