Kawasaki KX450 Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

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

2019-2023Model years
449 ccDisplacement
110 kgWet weight
955 mmSeat height
6.2 LFuel tank
1,485 mmWheelbase
340 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
20192020202120222023
Year-specific specification changes

The 2019 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Frame
20202023Aluminum perimeter
Fuel system
20202023Injection. DFI® with 44mm Keihin throttle body
Wet weight
2023109.9 kg (242.3 lb)
Ignition
2020Digital CDI
20212023Digital CDI with 3 Coupler Options
Overall height
202120231,265 mm (49.8 inches)
Overall width
20212023820 mm (32.3 inches)

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.

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.

Wet weight110 kg
Low 70.3 kgAverage 208 kgHigh 383.1 kg

About 47% lighter than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 12th percentile across Kawasaki models.

Seat height955 mm
Low 680 mmAverage 801 mmHigh 955 mm

About 19% taller than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 99th percentile across Kawasaki models.

Fuel capacity6.2 L
Low 3.8 LAverage 15.3 LHigh 24 L

About 59% smaller than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 9th 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.

Wet weight12th

110 kg — heavier than about 12% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 88%.

Seat height99th

955 mm — taller than about 99% of Kawasaki models.

Fuel capacity9th

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.

Overall length2,185 mm
This bike

2,185

Kawasaki avg

2,122

Close to average.

Overall width830 mm
This bike

830

Kawasaki avg

833

Close to average.

Overall height1,275 mm
This bike

1,275

Kawasaki avg

1,175

8% above average.

Wheelbase1,485 mm
This bike

1,485

Kawasaki avg

1,441

3% above average.

Seat height955 mm
This bike

955

Kawasaki avg

801

19% above average.

Ground clearance340 mm
This bike

340

Kawasaki avg

187

82% above average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

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

Wheelbase 1,485 mmSeat 955 mmClearance 340 mm
5-speed • Chain (final drive) • 80/100-21 front / 120/80-19 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 80/100-21
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

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

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc. Semi-floating petal discs
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)

Other specifications

Color options Lime Green

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.