The Kawasaki KLX450R motorcycle dimensions for 2012-2023 is length 85.6 in (2,175 mm) to 87.4 in (2,220 mm), width 32.3 in (820 mm) to 33.9 in (860 mm), height 49.2 in (1,250 mm), wheelbase 58.3 in (1,480 mm), seat height 36.8 in (935 mm), and the ground clearance is 12.4 in (315 mm).
Kawasaki KLX450R 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
The earliest supplied value is the baseline. Only later values that actually change are shown.
Overall length
Overall width
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 36.8 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 27.4 in (695 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 19.2 sq ft (1.78 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
21.3%. 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 | 85.6 in (2,175 mm) | 81.5 in (2,070 mm) | 4.1 in above median |
| Width | 32.3 in (820 mm) | 32.3 in (820 mm) | About the same as median |
| Height | 49.2 in (1,250 mm) | 45.2 in (1,148 mm) | 4 in above median |
| Wheelbase | 58.3 in (1,480 mm) | 54.1 in (1,374 mm) | 4.2 in above median |
| Seat height | 36.8 in (935 mm) | 33.7 in (856 mm) | 3.1 in above median |
| Ground clearance | 12.4 in (315 mm) | 10.5 in (266 mm) | 1.9 in above median |
Kawasaki KLX450R dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 85.6 in (2,175 mm) | 32.3 in (820 mm) | 49.2 in (1,250 mm) | 58.3 in (1,480 mm) | 36.8 in (935 mm) | 12.4 in (315 mm) |
| 2013 | 85.6 in (2,175 mm) | 32.3 in (820 mm) | 49.2 in (1,250 mm) | 58.3 in (1,480 mm) | 36.8 in (935 mm) | 12.4 in (315 mm) |
| 2015 | 85.6 in (2,175 mm) | 32.3 in (820 mm) | 49.2 in (1,250 mm) | 58.3 in (1,480 mm) | 36.8 in (935 mm) | 12.4 in (315 mm) |
| 2016 | 85.6 in (2,175 mm) | 32.3 in (820 mm) | 49.2 in (1,250 mm) | 58.3 in (1,480 mm) | 36.8 in (935 mm) | 12.4 in (315 mm) |
| 2017 | 85.6 in (2,175 mm) | 32.3 in (820 mm) | 49.2 in (1,250 mm) | 58.3 in (1,480 mm) | 36.8 in (935 mm) | 12.4 in (315 mm) |
| 2019 | 87.4 in (2,220 mm) | 33.9 in (860 mm) | 49.2 in (1,250 mm) | 58.3 in (1,480 mm) | 36.8 in (935 mm) | 12.4 in (315 mm) |
| 2020 | 85.6 in (2,175 mm) | 32.3 in (820 mm) | 49.2 in (1,250 mm) | 58.3 in (1,480 mm) | 36.8 in (935 mm) | 12.4 in (315 mm) |
| 2021 | 87.4 in (2,220 mm) | 33.9 in (860 mm) | 49.2 in (1,250 mm) | 58.3 in (1,480 mm) | 36.8 in (935 mm) | 12.4 in (315 mm) |
| 2023 | 85.6 in (2,175 mm) | 32.3 in (820 mm) | 49.2 in (1,250 mm) | 58.3 in (1,480 mm) | 36.8 in (935 mm) | 12.4 in (315 mm) |
Kawasaki KLX450R dimensions FAQ
Is the Kawasaki KLX450R seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 36.8 in (935 mm), which is one of the highest seat heights in its category. 3.1 in above the category median.
Does the Kawasaki KLX450R have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 58.3 in (1,480 mm), giving the Kawasaki KLX450R 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 KLX450R have?
The representative ground clearance is 12.4 in (315 mm), which is among the highest ground-clearance figures in its category. 1.9 in above the category median.
Is the Kawasaki KLX450R compact or large?
The representative overall length is 85.6 in (2,175 mm), making the Kawasaki KLX450R longer than most comparable Kawasaki models. 4.1 in above the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 19.2 sq ft (1.78 m²).
What do the Kawasaki KLX450R width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 32.3 in (820 mm) and representative height is 49.2 in (1,250 mm). The width is around typical category width. The height is among the tallest comparable Kawasaki models.
Did the Kawasaki KLX450R dimensions change much by year?
The biggest supplied shift is in overall length: increased from 85.6 in (2,175 mm) in 2012-2017 to 87.4 in (2,220 mm) in 2019, a change of 1.8 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.