Category | Specification |
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Engine Type | 449 cc liquid-cooled, 4‑stroke single-cylinder, DOHC, 4-valve |
Displacement | 449 cc (96.0 × 62.1 mm) |
Compression Ratio | 12.0 : 1 |
Fuel System | Keihin FCR‑MX40 carburettor |
Starting System | Electric self‑start + kick start |
Ignition | Digital AC‑CDI |
Transmission | 5‑speed manual, wet multi‑plate clutch |
Frame | Aluminium perimeter |
Front Suspension | 48 mm inverted AOS fork with 22‑way compression & 18‑way rebound, 305 mm travel |
Rear Suspension | Uni‑Trak mono-shock, 22‑way low-speed + dual-range high-speed compression, 315 mm travel |
Front Brake | Ø250 mm petal disc, dual‑piston caliper |
Rear Brake | Ø240 mm petal disc, single‑piston caliper |
Front Tyre | 80/100‑21 (spoked, tubed) |
Rear Tyre | 120/90‑18 (spoked, tubed) |
Wheelbase | 1,480 mm |
Ground Clearance | 315 mm |
Seat Height | 935 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 8 L |
Curb Weight | 126 kg (full fuel) |
Top Speed | ≈150 km/h |
Instrument Console | Digital display: speed, dual trip, odometer, clock |
Lighting | Halogen headlight, LED taillight |
The 2024 Kawasaki KLX 450R is a high-performance enduro machine equipped with a 449 cc liquid-cooled DOHC engine delivering strong torque across the rev range. It features both electric and kick starting, fed via a Keihin FCR-MX40 carburettor. Built on a robust aluminium frame, the bike comes with long-travel 48 mm inverted forks and a Uni-Trak rear, both fully adjustable and offering 305/315 mm travel. Braking is handled by 250 mm front and 240 mm rear petal discs. With an 8 L tank, digital console, LED tail light, and a lightweight 126 kg curb weight, it’s tailored for adventure and trail dominance.