The Kawasaki KX 450F motorcycle dimensions for 2007-2018 is length 85.8 in (2,179 mm) to 86.4 in (2,195 mm), width 32.3 in (820 mm), height 50.2 in (1,275 mm) to 50.4 in (1,280 mm), wheelbase 58.3 in (1,481 mm) to 58.9 in (1,495 mm), seat height 37.4 in (950 mm) to 38 in (965 mm), and the ground clearance is 13 in (330 mm) to 13.6 in (345 mm).
Kawasaki KX 450F dimensions at a glance
Dimension charts
Position within similar Kawasaki models
Representative dimensions shown within the observed range for comparable Kawasaki models in the same category.
Compared with the category median
Percentile and median comparisons use the same comparable Kawasaki model group.
Dimension changes by model year
The earliest supplied value is the baseline. Only later values that actually change are shown.
Overall length
Overall height
Wheelbase
Seat height
Ground clearance
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 37.6 in — one of the highest seat heights in its category. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
68% of overall length. This shows how much of the bike’s total length is axle-to-axle distance rather than overhang.
Length beyond wheelbase
About 27.5 in (698 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 19.3 sq ft (1.79 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
22.3%. A simple ratio showing listed ground clearance relative to wheelbase.
How its dimensions compare
Compared with other Kawasaki models in the same Bikez category where enough usable data is available.
| Dimension | This model | Category median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 85.9 in (2,182 mm) | 75.6 in (1,920 mm) | 10.3 in above median |
| Width | 32.3 in (820 mm) | 30.1 in (765 mm) | 2.2 in above median |
| Height | 50.3 in (1,278 mm) | 45.3 in (1,150 mm) | 5 in above median |
| Wheelbase | 58.3 in (1,481 mm) | 51.6 in (1,310 mm) | 6.7 in above median |
| Seat height | 37.6 in (955 mm) | 34.3 in (871 mm) | 3.3 in above median |
| Ground clearance | 13.1 in (332 mm) | 13.1 in (332 mm) | About the same as median |
Kawasaki KX 450F dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 86 in (2,184 mm) | 32.3 in (820 mm) | 50.4 in (1,280 mm) | 58.5 in (1,486 mm) | 38 in (965 mm) | 13.6 in (345 mm) |
| 2010 | 86 in (2,184 mm) | 32.3 in (820 mm) | 50.4 in (1,280 mm) | 58.3 in (1,481 mm) | 38 in (965 mm) | 13.4 in (340 mm) |
| 2011 | 86 in (2,184 mm) | 32.3 in (820 mm) | 50.4 in (1,280 mm) | 58.3 in (1,481 mm) | 37.8 in (960 mm) | 13.2 in (335 mm) |
| 2012 | 85.8 in (2,179 mm) | 32.3 in (820 mm) | 50.2 in (1,275 mm) | 58.3 in (1,481 mm) | 37.6 in (955 mm) | 13 in (330 mm) |
| 2013 | 85.8 in (2,179 mm) | 32.3 in (820 mm) | 50.2 in (1,275 mm) | 58.3 in (1,481 mm) | 37.6 in (955 mm) | 13 in (330 mm) |
| 2014 | 85.8 in (2,179 mm) | 32.3 in (820 mm) | 50.2 in (1,275 mm) | 58.3 in (1,481 mm) | 37.6 in (955 mm) | 13 in (330 mm) |
| 2015 | 85.8 in (2,179 mm) | 32.3 in (820 mm) | 50.2 in (1,275 mm) | 58.3 in (1,481 mm) | 37.6 in (955 mm) | 13 in (330 mm) |
| 2016 | 85.8 in (2,179 mm) | 32.3 in (820 mm) | 50.2 in (1,275 mm) | 58.3 in (1,481 mm) | 37.6 in (955 mm) | 13 in (330 mm) |
| 2017 | 86.4 in (2,195 mm) | 32.3 in (820 mm) | 50.4 in (1,280 mm) | 58.9 in (1,495 mm) | 37.4 in (950 mm) | 13.2 in (335 mm) |
| 2018 | 86.4 in (2,195 mm) | 32.3 in (820 mm) | 50.4 in (1,280 mm) | 58.9 in (1,495 mm) | 37.4 in (950 mm) | 13.2 in (335 mm) |
Kawasaki KX 450F dimensions FAQ
Is the Kawasaki KX 450F seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 37.6 in (955 mm), which is one of the highest seat heights in its category. 3.3 in above the category median.
Does the Kawasaki KX 450F have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 58.3 in (1,481 mm), giving the Kawasaki KX 450F a longer-than-typical wheelbase. 6.7 in above the category median. The wheelbase is about 68% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Kawasaki KX 450F have?
The representative ground clearance is 13.1 in (332 mm), which is ground clearance around the category middle. About the same as the category median.
Is the Kawasaki KX 450F compact or large?
The representative overall length is 85.9 in (2,182 mm), making the Kawasaki KX 450F among the longest comparable Kawasaki models. 10.3 in above the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 19.3 sq ft (1.79 m²).
What do the Kawasaki KX 450F width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 32.3 in (820 mm) and representative height is 50.3 in (1,278 mm). The width is among the widest comparable Kawasaki models. The height is among the tallest comparable Kawasaki models.
Did the Kawasaki KX 450F dimensions change much by year?
The biggest supplied shift is in seat height: decreased from 38 in (965 mm) in 2007, 2010 to 37.4 in (950 mm) in 2017-2018, a change of 0.6 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.