The Kawasaki KLX 450R motorcycle dimensions for 2008-2010 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 450R 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
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) | 81.5 in (2,070 mm) | 4.3 in above median |
| Width | 32.3 in (820 mm) | 32.3 in (820 mm) | About the same as median |
| Height | 49.4 in (1,255 mm) | 45.2 in (1,148 mm) | 4.2 in above median |
| Wheelbase | 58.3 in (1,481 mm) | 54.1 in (1,374 mm) | 4.2 in above median |
| Seat height | 37 in (940 mm) | 33.7 in (856 mm) | 3.3 in above median |
| Ground clearance | 12.6 in (320 mm) | 10.5 in (266 mm) | 2.1 in above median |
Kawasaki KLX 450R dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 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 450R dimensions FAQ
Is the Kawasaki KLX 450R 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. 3.3 in above the category median.
Does the Kawasaki KLX 450R have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 58.3 in (1,481 mm), giving the Kawasaki KLX 450R one of the longest wheelbases in its category. 4.2 in above the category median. The wheelbase is about 68% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Kawasaki KLX 450R have?
The representative ground clearance is 12.6 in (320 mm), which is among the highest ground-clearance figures in its category. 2.1 in above the category median.
Is the Kawasaki KLX 450R compact or large?
The representative overall length is 85.8 in (2,179 mm), making the Kawasaki KLX 450R among the longest comparable Kawasaki models. 4.3 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 450R 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 around typical category width. The height is among the tallest comparable Kawasaki models.
Did the Kawasaki KLX 450R dimensions change much by year?
Not really based on the supplied comparable figures. The available model-year data does not show a meaningful geometry change.