The Kawasaki KX lineup has an unmatched history of success and has paved the path to championships for the motocross heroes of today while continuing to serve as the ultimate tool for the future stars of tomorrow. The KX family is the most dominant motocross and supercross brand of motorcycle available today, led by its flagship model, the KX450.
The all-new 2019 KX450 weighs in at 232.4 lbs without fuel while boasting a powerful engine, nimble handling, and technologically advanced features that are derived directly from the motorcycles used by Kawasaki’s factory race team. All-new features for 2019 include a new lightweight, more powerful engine, new slimmer aluminum frame, new Showa coil spring front forks with A-KIT technology, new hydraulic clutch and new electric start system.
The KX450 motorcycle is the bike that builds champions. Kawasaki racers also receive the benefit of the industry-leading Team Green support network that can be found trackside at events across the nation. The Kawasaki KX450 is notorious for asserting its championship-proven dominance across the world.
POWER
Engine – 4-stroke, 1-cylinder, DOHC, water-cooled
Displacement – 449cc
Bore x Stroke – 96.0 x 62.1mm
Compression ratio – 12.5:1
Fuel System – DFI® with 44mm Keihin throttle body
Ignition – Digital CDI with electric start
Transmission – 5-speed, return shift
Final Drive – Chain
PERFORMANCE
Front Suspension / Wheel Travel – 49mm inverted coil-spring telescopic fork with adjustable compression and rebound damping/12.0 in
Rear Suspension / Wheel Travel – New Uni-Trak® with adjustable dual-range (high/low-speed) compression damping, adjustable rebound damping and adjustable preload/12.1 in
Front Tire – 80/100-21
Rear Tire – 120/80-19
Front Brakes – Single semi-floating 270mm Braking® petal disc with dual-piston caliper
Rear Brakes – Single 250mm Braking® petal disc with single-piston caliper
DETAILS
Frame Type – Aluminum perimeter
Rake / Trail – 27.6°/4.8 in
Overall Length – 86.0 in
Overall Width – 32.7 in
Overall Height – 50.2 in
Ground Clearance – 13.4 in
Seat Height – 37.6 in
Curb Weight – 232.3 lb without fuel / 242.4 lb**
Fuel Capacity – 1.64 gal
Wheelbase – 58.5 in
Color Choices – Lime Green