Kawasaki KX 450F Leo Vince Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Kawasaki KX 450F Leo Vince motorcycle specifications include a 449 cc (27.40 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 113 kg (249.1 lb).

Key specifications

2012Year released
449 ccDisplacement
113 kgWet weight
960 mmSeat height
6.2 LFuel tank
1,481 mmWheelbase
335 mmGround clearance

How the Kawasaki KX 450F Leo Vince compares

This compares the motorcycle with all Kawasaki models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Kawasaki database average.

Displacement449 cc
Low 84 ccAverage 687 ccHigh 1,700 cc

About 35% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 34th percentile across Kawasaki models.

Wet weight113 kg
Low 70.3 kgAverage 208 kgHigh 383.1 kg

About 46% lighter than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 14th percentile across Kawasaki models.

Seat height960 mm
Low 680 mmAverage 801 mmHigh 955 mm

About 20% taller than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 99th percentile across Kawasaki models.

Fuel capacity6.2 L
Low 3.8 LAverage 15.3 LHigh 24 L

About 59% smaller than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 9th percentile across Kawasaki models.

This model Kawasaki database average

Kawasaki database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Kawasaki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement34th

449 cc — larger displacement than about 34% of Kawasaki models.

Wet weight14th

113 kg — heavier than about 14% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 86%.

Seat height99th

960 mm — taller than about 99% of Kawasaki models.

Fuel capacity9th

6.2 L — larger than about 9% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.

Dimensions compared with Kawasaki average

Each measurement is compared with the average value across Kawasaki models where that dimension is available.

Overall length2,184 mm
This bike

2,184

Kawasaki avg

2,122

Close to average.

Overall width820 mm
This bike

820

Kawasaki avg

833

Close to average.

Overall height1,280 mm
This bike

1,280

Kawasaki avg

1,175

9% above average.

Wheelbase1,481 mm
This bike

1,481

Kawasaki avg

1,441

Close to average.

Seat height960 mm
This bike

960

Kawasaki avg

801

20% above average.

Ground clearance335 mm
This bike

335

Kawasaki avg

187

79% above average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Single cylinder, four-stroke • 449 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,481 mmSeat 960 mmClearance 335 mm
5-speed • Chain (final drive) • 90/100-21 front / 120/80-19 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 90/100-21
Rear tire size 120/80-19
Front tire width 90 mm
Front tire aspect ratio 100%
Front rim diameter 21 in
Rear tire width 120 mm
Rear tire aspect ratio 80%
Rear rim diameter 19 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.55:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Year released 2012

Engine specifications

Engine type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Displacement 449 cc (27.40 cu in)
Bore × stroke 96.0 x 62.1 mm (3.8 x 2.4 inches)
Compression ratio 12.5:1
Valves per cylinder 4
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel system Carburettor. 43mm Keihin throttle body
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Ignition Digital DC-CDI
Starter Kick

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Chassis and suspension

Frame Perimeter, aluminium
Front suspension 48 mm upside-down AOS-type telescopic fork Compression damping: 22-way Rebound damping: 20-way
Rear suspension Uni-Trak Compression damping: 22-way (low-speed), 2-turns or more (high-speed) Rebound damping: 22-way Spring preload: Fully adjustable
Front wheel travel 314 mm (12.4 inches)
Rear wheel travel 315 mm (12.4 inches)
Rake 26.7°
Trail 113 mm (4.4 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc. Dual-piston
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire 90/100-21
Rear tire 120/80-19

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 113 kg (249.1 lb)
Seat height 960 mm (37.8 inches)
Overall length 2,184 mm (86.0 inches)
Overall width 820 mm (32.3 inches)
Overall height 1,280 mm (50.4 inches)
Wheelbase 1,481 mm (58.3 inches)
Ground clearance 335 mm (13.2 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 6.20 L (1.64 US gal)

Other specifications

Color options Green
Comments Limited edition bike.

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