The Kawasaki KX450F motorcycle dimensions for 2008-2009 is length 86 in (2,184 mm), width 32.3 in (820 mm), height 50.4 in (1,280 mm), wheelbase 58.3 in (1,481 mm) to 58.5 in (1,486 mm), seat height 38 in (965 mm), and the ground clearance is 13.4 in (340 mm) to 13.6 in (345 mm).
Kawasaki KX450F 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.
Wheelbase
Ground clearance
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 38 in — one of the highest seat heights in its category. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
67.9% 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 27.6 in (700 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
23.1%. 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 | 86 in (2,184 mm) | 82.7 in (2,100 mm) | 3.3 in above median |
| Width | 32.3 in (820 mm) | 31.5 in (800 mm) | 0.8 in above median |
| Height | 50.4 in (1,280 mm) | 44.7 in (1,135 mm) | 5.7 in above median |
| Wheelbase | 58.4 in (1,484 mm) | 56.3 in (1,430 mm) | 2.1 in above median |
| Seat height | 38 in (965 mm) | 31.7 in (805 mm) | 6.3 in above median |
| Ground clearance | 13.5 in (342 mm) | 6.1 in (155 mm) | 7.4 in above median |
Kawasaki KX450F dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 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) |
| 2009 | 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) |
Kawasaki KX450F dimensions FAQ
Is the Kawasaki KX450F seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 38 in (965 mm), which is one of the highest seat heights in its category. 6.3 in above the category median.
Does the Kawasaki KX450F have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 58.4 in (1,484 mm), giving the Kawasaki KX450F a longer-than-typical wheelbase. 2.1 in above the category median. The wheelbase is about 67.9% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Kawasaki KX450F have?
The representative ground clearance is 13.5 in (342 mm), which is among the highest ground-clearance figures in its category. 7.4 in above the category median.
Is the Kawasaki KX450F compact or large?
The representative overall length is 86 in (2,184 mm), making the Kawasaki KX450F longer than most comparable Kawasaki models. 3.3 in above the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 19.3 sq ft (1.79 m²).
What do the Kawasaki KX450F width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 32.3 in (820 mm) and representative height is 50.4 in (1,280 mm). The width is wider than most comparable Kawasaki models. The height is among the tallest comparable Kawasaki models.
Did the Kawasaki KX450F dimensions change much by year?
The biggest supplied shift is in wheelbase: decreased from 58.5 in (1,486 mm) in 2008 to 58.3 in (1,481 mm) in 2009, a change of 0.2 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.