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Kawasaki KX450F 2012 specs

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Kawasaki KX450F 2012 motorcycle info

Main Detail

Make
Kawasaki
Model
KX450F
Year
2012
Category
Cross / motocross

Performance and Speed

Power to Weight Ratio
0.1809 HP/kg
Torque
59.40 Nm (6.1 kgf-m or 43.8 ft.lbs) @ 4500 Revolutions">RPM

Dimensions and Weight

Dry Weight
275.0 kg / 606.3 pounds
Ground Clearance
330 mm / 13.0 inches
Overall Height
1,275 mm / 50.2 inches
Overall Length
2,179 mm / 85.8 inches
Overall Width
820 mm / 32.3 inches
Kerb Weight
113.0 kg / 249.1 pounds
Wheelbase
1,481 mm / 58.3 inches

Engine and Exhaust

Bore / Stroke
96.0 x 62.1 mm / 3.8 x 2.4 inches
Engine Capacity
449.00 cc / 27.40 cubic inches
Compression
12.5:1
Engine Detail
90 degree V-twin
Engine Type
Single cylinder, four-stroke
Ignition
Digital DC-CDI
Starter
Electric
Valves / Cylinder
4

Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive

Transmission Type
Chain
Gearbox
5-speed
Clutch
Automatic
Drive line
Selectable four-wheel drive with Variable Front Differential Control, shaft

Fuel and Emission Standards

Fuel System
Injection. DFI with 43mm Keihin throttle body
Fuel Control
DOHC
Fuel Capacity
6.21 litres / 1.64 gallons

Suspension

Front Suspension
48mm inverted, Kayaba AOS with DLC coated sliders, 22-position compression and 20-position rebound dampening adjustment / 12.4 in.
Front Wheel Travel
171 mm / 6.7 inches
Rear Suspension
Uni-Trak linkage system and Kayaba shock with 50mm piston, 22-position low-speed and stepless high-speed compression damping, 22-position rebound damping and fully adjustable spring preload / 12.4 in.
Rear Wheel Travel
200 mm / 7.9 inches

Tires and Rims

Front Tire
25/8-12
Rear Tire
25/10-12

Brakes

Front Brakes
Single disc
Front Brake Diameter
250 mm / 9.8 inches
Rear Brakes
Single disc
Rear Brake Diameter
240 mm / 9.4 inches

Instrumentation and Lighting

Instruments
Speedometer, odometer, dual trip meters, fuel gauge, engine temp, clock, hour meter and 2WD/4WD icon, plus indicators for neutral, reverse, belt, and oil pressure.
Lighting
35W headlights, 5W taillight, 21W stoplight

Notes, Comments and Warranty Information

Factory Warranty
6 months
Colour Options
Lime Green

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