2009 Kawasaki KLX450R Preview

SPECIFICATIONS

Engine and Transmission

2009 Kawasaki KLX450R

Engine: Four-stroke, DOHC, four-valve single

Displacement: 449cc

Bore x stroke: 96.0 x 62.1mm

Compression ratio: 12.0:1

Cooling: Liquid

Carburetion: Keihin FCR40

Ignition: Digital AC-CDI

Starting: Electric, with primary kick backup

Transmission: Wide-ratio five-speed

Final drive: Sealed chain

Chassis and Dimensions

2009 Kawasaki KLX450R Rear Suspension

Frame: Aluminum, perimeter design

Rake / trail: 27.1 degrees / 4.6 in.

Front suspension / wheel travel: 48mm inverted AOS-type cartridge fork with 22-way compression damping and 20-way rebound damping / 11.2 in.

Rear suspension / wheel travel: UNI-TRAK® single shock system with 22-way low-speed, two-turn variable high-speed compression damping and 22-way rebound damping / 11.0 in.

Front tire: 80/100-21

Rear tire: 110/100-18

Front brake: 250mm petal rotor with hydraulic dual-piston caliper

Rear brake: 240mm petal disc with hydraulic single-piston caliper

Overall length: 85.8 in.

Overall width: 32.3 in.

Overall height: 49.4 in.

Seat height: 37.0 in.

Wheelbase: 58.3 in.

Ground clearance: 12.6 in.

Fuel capacity: 2.1 gal.

Curb weight: 277.7 lbs.

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