The Kawasaki KLX 450 R motorcycle dimensions for 2009 is length 85.8 in (2,179 mm), width 32.3 in (820 mm), height 49.4 in (1,255 mm), wheelbase 58.3 in (1,481 mm), seat height 37 in (940 mm), and the ground clearance is 12.6 in (320 mm).
Kawasaki KLX 450 R 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.
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 37 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 19.2 sq ft (1.79 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
21.6%. 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 | 85.8 in (2,179 mm) | 82.7 in (2,100 mm) | 3.1 in above median |
| Width | 32.3 in (820 mm) | 31.5 in (800 mm) | 0.8 in above median |
| Height | 49.4 in (1,255 mm) | 44.7 in (1,135 mm) | 4.7 in above median |
| Wheelbase | 58.3 in (1,481 mm) | 56.3 in (1,430 mm) | 2 in above median |
| Seat height | 37 in (940 mm) | 31.7 in (805 mm) | 5.3 in above median |
| Ground clearance | 12.6 in (320 mm) | 6.1 in (155 mm) | 6.5 in above median |
Kawasaki KLX 450 R dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 85.8 in (2,179 mm) | 32.3 in (820 mm) | 49.4 in (1,255 mm) | 58.3 in (1,481 mm) | 37 in (940 mm) | 12.6 in (320 mm) |
Kawasaki KLX 450 R dimensions FAQ
Is the Kawasaki KLX 450 R seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 37 in (940 mm), which is one of the highest seat heights in its category. 5.3 in above the category median.
Does the Kawasaki KLX 450 R have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 58.3 in (1,481 mm), giving the Kawasaki KLX 450 R a longer-than-typical wheelbase. 2 in above the category median. The wheelbase is about 68% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Kawasaki KLX 450 R have?
The representative ground clearance is 12.6 in (320 mm), which is among the highest ground-clearance figures in its category. 6.5 in above the category median.
Is the Kawasaki KLX 450 R compact or large?
The representative overall length is 85.8 in (2,179 mm), making the Kawasaki KLX 450 R longer than most comparable Kawasaki models. 3.1 in above the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 19.2 sq ft (1.79 m²).
What do the Kawasaki KLX 450 R width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 32.3 in (820 mm) and representative height is 49.4 in (1,255 mm). The width is wider than most comparable Kawasaki models. The height is among the tallest comparable Kawasaki models.
What is the main dimension takeaway for the Kawasaki KLX 450 R?
The main listed figures are overall length 85.8 in (2,179 mm), wheelbase 58.3 in (1,481 mm), seat height 37 in (940 mm), and ground clearance 12.6 in (320 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 21.6%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.