The Kawasaki KX450 motorcycle specifications include a 449 cc (27.40 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 110 kg (242.5 lb).
Key specifications
The 2019 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Kawasaki KX450 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.
About 35% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 34th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 47% lighter than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 12th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 19% taller than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 99th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 59% smaller than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 9th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Kawasaki database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Kawasaki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
449 cc — larger displacement than about 34% of Kawasaki models.
110 kg — heavier than about 12% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 88%.
955 mm — taller than about 99% of Kawasaki models.
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.
2,185
2,122
Close to average.
830
833
Close to average.
1,275
1,175
8% above average.
1,485
1,441
3% above average.
955
801
19% above average.
340
187
82% above average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 80/100-21 |
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| Rear tire size | 120/80-19 |
| Front tire width | 80 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
| Category | Cross / motocross |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 449 cc (27.40 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke | 96.0 x 62 mm (3.8 x 2.4 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 12.5:1 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | Digital |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc, manual |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Perimeter, aluminium |
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Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc. Semi-floating petal discs |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc. Single-piston caliper. |
| Front tire | 80/100-21 |
| Rear tire | 120/80-19 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 110 kg (242.5 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 955 mm (37.6 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,185 mm (86.0 inches) |
| Overall width | 830 mm (32.7 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,275 mm (50.2 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,485 mm (58.5 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 340 mm (13.4 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 6.20 L (1.64 US gal) |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Lime Green |
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Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Kawasaki models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Kawasaki information before relying on them. Visit the official Kawasaki website.