The KLX450R is Kawasaki’s capable big-bore 4 stroke off-road Enduro model. The easy to handle, rider friendly, road registerable, learner legal, trail explorer, enduro racing KX derived motorcycle that has stump-pulling low down torque. Electric start and performance components combine to deliver a fast and usable total package built for the off-road.
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An electric starter was regarded as essential in the design brief. A lightweight, highly reliable electric start system is employed for fast, easy, trouble-free starting. A manual kick starter is retained as a backup. Having both electric and kick starter means the bike can be quickly restarted if the engine stalls or has to be stopped.
The KLX450R’s gear ratios have been selected to specifically suit off-road competition. The engine is tuned for a broad delivery of power to optimize the gear ratios. The gear sets and center cases are very compact allowing the frame to be narrower at the rider‘s ankles. Great, grippy footpegs are standard and ready to race.
Kayaba twin chamber forks take care of the big hits up front while Kawasaki’s legendary Uni-Trak rear suspension gets the power to the ground. Fully adjustable damping at both ends provides easy tuning and setup. The high-performance race-spec KYB AOSS 48mm inverted front fork and superb rear suspension have been tuned for off-road competition and to minimise rider fatigue over long distances.
Petal brake discs front and rear reduce unsprung weight, and help clean the brake pads for more efficient braking. The forged aluminium rear brake pedal has a heavy duty mounting bolt and a large “foot” with sharp teeth to provide a solid feel. An integrated rear brake fluid reservoir provides increased reliability.
Fully equipped for off road competition the KLX450R instrument panel lets the rider see what the bike is doing….right now.This lightweight digital instrumentation includes a speedometer, twin tripmeters, odometer and clock. Also fitted with a full completment of warning lights (not shown).
| Engine | |
|---|---|
| Model | 2022 KLX450R |
| Engine Type | Liquid cooled, single cylinder |
| Displacement | 449 cm³ |
| Bore X Stroke | 96.0 x 62.1 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 |
| Valve System | DOHC, 4 valve with titanium intake valves |
| Fuel System | Keihin FCR MX40 |
| Ignition | Digital AC-CDI |
| Starting | Electric and Primary Kick |
| Transmission | 5-speed, return |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc, manual |
| Frame | |
|---|---|
| Type | Perimeter, aluminium |
| Wheel Travel Front | 305 mm |
| Wheel Travel Back | 315 mm |
| Tyre | |
|---|---|
| Front | 80/100-21 51P |
| Rear | 120/90-18 63P |
| Caster (Rake) | 28° |
| Trail | 122 mm |
| Steering Angle (Right/Left) | 42° / 42° |
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front | 48 mm upside-down AOS-type telescopic fork 22-way 20-way |
| Rear | Uni-Trak 22-way (low-speed), 2-turns or more (high-speed) 22-way Fully adjustable |
| Brakes | |
|---|---|
| Front | Single semi-floating 250 mm petal disc with Dual-piston calipers |
| Rear | 240 mm petal disc with Single-piston caliper |
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| L x W x H | 2,175 x 820 x 1,250 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,480 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 315 mm |
| Seat Height | 935 mm |
| Curb Mass | 126 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 8 litres |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Colour/s | Lime Green |