2009 Kawasaki KX450F - Meaner And Greener
Tech Spec
Evolution
The latest, fuel-injected iteration of the bike on which James Stewart just had a perfect season.
Rivals
Honda CRF450R, Husqvarna TC450, KTM 450 SX, Suzuki RM-Z450 and Yamaha YZ450F.
| Tech |
| Price | $7549 |
| Engine type | l-c single |
| Valve train | DOHC, 4v |
| Displacement | 449cc |
| Transmission | 5-speed |
| Frame | Aluminum perimeter |
| Front suspension | 48mm Kayaba inverted fork with adjustable
compression and rebound damping |
| Rear suspension | Single Kayaba shock with adjustable spring
preload, high/low-speed compression and
rebound damping |
| Front brake | Two-piston caliper, 250mm petal disc |
| Rear brake | Single-piston caliper, 240mm petal disc |
| Front tire | 90/100-21 Dunlop D742 FA |
| Rear tire | 120/80-19 Dunlop D756 |
| Seat height | 38.0 in. |
| Wheelbase | 58.3 in. |
| Fuel capacity | 1.8 gal. |
| Claimed dry weight | 236 lbs. |
Contact:
www.kawasaki.com
Verdict 4.5 stars out of 5
Better than last year, but can it match the new Honda?
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