Kawasaki KX450X: review, history, specs

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Class: enduro

Production: 2021+

Related: Kawasaki KX450

Models
Kawasaki KX450

(KX450-K)

2021-2023

(North America, Europe, Japan, Australia)

Kawasaki KX450

(KX450-N)

2021-2023

(North America, Europe, Japan, Australia)

Kawasaki KX450X (KX450-K) (2021-2023)
Kawasaki KX450X (KX450-N) (2024+)

Kawasaki KX450X: equipment

  • Electric starter
  • KLCM (Kawasaki Launch Control Mode)


History

History
Year Country Name / Frame / Engine
2021 North America, Europe, Japan, Australia Name: Kawasaki KX450X

Code: KX450KMFNN

2022 North America, Europe, Japan, Australia Name: Kawasaki KX450X

Code: KX450KNFNN

2023 North America, Europe, Japan, Australia Name: Kawasaki KX450X

Code: KX450KPFNN

2024 North America, Europe, Japan, Australia Name: Kawasaki KX450X

Code: KX450NRFNN

Specifications

Kawasaki KX450X: specs.

Specifications
DIMENSIONS Overall length 2185 mm / 86,0 in

2175 mm / 85,6 in - 2024+

Overall width 820 mm / 32,3 in

815 mm / 32,1 in - 2024+

Overall height 1265 mm / 49,8 in

1260 mm / 49,6 in - 2024+

Seat height 950 mm / 37,4 in
Wheelbase 1485 mm / 58,5 in

1480 mm / 58,3 in - 2024+

Ground clearance 335 mm / 13,2 in
Dry weight
Curb (wet) weight 111,6 kg / 246 lbs

113,4 kg / 250 lbs - 2024+

FRAME Type Tubular, semi double cradle (aluminum)
Front suspension, travel 49 mm inverted telescopic fork Showa (fully adjustable) , 305 mm / 12,0 in
Rear suspension, travel Swingarm Uni-Trak with mono-shock (fully adjustable), 307 mm / 12,1 in
Front tire size 80/100-21 51M
Rear tire size 120/90-18 65M
Front brake Single disc, 270 mm, 2-piston caliper
Rear brake Single disc, 240 mm, 1-piston caliper
Fuel capacity 6,2 l / 1,6 US gal
Trail 120 mm / 4,7 in

118 mm / 4,6 in - 2024+

Fuel economy / consumption
ENGINE Type Liquid-cooled 4-stroke
Cylinder arrangement Single cylinder
Bore & Stroke 96,0 x 62,1 mm
Displacement 449 cm³ (27,4 cu-in)
Compression ratio 12.5:1
Valve train Chain driven DOHC, 4 valves
Max. power
Max. torque
Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph)
Top speed
CARBURETION SYSTEM Type Fuel Injection, 1x 44 mm
ID
DRIVE TRAIN Clutch Wet, multi-plate, hydraulic operated
Transmission 5-speed
Final drive Chain
Primary reduction 2.727
Final reduction 3.923
Gear ratio

I

II

III

IV

V


1.750

1.412

1.188

1.000

0.875

ELECTRICAL Ignition Digital DC-CDI
Alternator
Battery capacity

Images

Kawasaki KX450X: images, gallery.

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Videos

Kawasaki KX450X: video.

First Ride 2021 Kawasaki KX450X - Motocross Action Magazine