Kawasaki KFX 450R Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Kawasaki KFX 450R motorcycle specifications include a 449 cc (27.40 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 394.7 kg (870.2 lb).

Key specifications

2009, 2010, 2014Model years
449 ccDisplacement
394.7 kgDry weight
785 mmSeat height
9.8 LFuel tank
1,255 mmWheelbase
109 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
200920102014
Year-specific specification changes

The 2009 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Compression ratio
201010.0:1
201412.0:1
Front brakes
2014Double disc. Two-piston calipers.
Front tire
2010201421/7-10
Fuel system
2010Injection. 32-bit digital, with 42mm Keihin throttle body
2014Carburettor. 32-bit digital, with 42mm Keihin throttle body
Rear brakes
2014Single disc. Single-piston caliper.
Rear tire
2010201420/10-9
Ignition
20102014Digital AC-CDI

How the Kawasaki KFX 450R 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.

Seat height785 mm
Low 680 mmAverage 801 mmHigh 955 mm

Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 35th percentile across Kawasaki models.

Fuel capacity9.8 L
Low 3.8 LAverage 15.3 LHigh 24 L

About 36% smaller than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 21st 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.

Seat height35th

785 mm — taller than about 35% of Kawasaki models.

Fuel capacity21st

9.8 L — larger than about 21% 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 length1,806 mm
This bike

1,806

Kawasaki avg

2,122

15% below average.

Overall width1,171 mm
This bike

1,171

Kawasaki avg

833

41% above average.

Overall height1,064 mm
This bike

1,064

Kawasaki avg

1,175

9% below average.

Wheelbase1,255 mm
This bike

1,255

Kawasaki avg

1,441

13% below average.

Seat height785 mm
This bike

785

Kawasaki avg

801

Close to average.

Ground clearance109 mm
This bike

109

Kawasaki avg

187

42% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

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

Wheelbase 1,255 mmSeat 785 mmClearance 109 mm
5-speed • Chain (final drive) • 21/7-10 (AT) front / 20/10-9 (AT) rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 21/7-10 (AT)
Rear tire size 20/10-9 (AT)
Bore/stroke ratio 1.55:1 (Oversquare)

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 8.9:1
Valves per cylinder 4
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel system Injection
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Ignition Solid state with electronic ignition backup
Starter Electric

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Chassis and suspension

Frame Aluminum double cradle, racing type
Front suspension Dual A-arms, coil-over shocks / 8.5 in
Rear suspension Swingarm with piggy-back reservoir shock, dual-rate spring / 10.0 in

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Double disc
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire 21/7-10 (AT)
Rear tire 20/10-9 (AT)

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 394.7 kg (870.2 lb)
Seat height 785 mm (30.9 inches)
Overall length 1,806 mm (71.1 inches)
Overall width 1,171 mm (46.1 inches)
Overall height 1,064 mm (41.9 inches)
Wheelbase 1,255 mm (49.4 inches)
Ground clearance 109 mm (4.3 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 9.84 L (2.60 US gal)

Other specifications

Color options Lime Green, Sunbeam Red
Price as new US$ 7549. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.
Comments Two-wheel drive. Dual removable headlights.

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.