Built around Christini's enduro - offroad motorcycle platform, the 2020 Christini AWD 450 DS relies on a 450 cc (27.5 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 42 HP (30.7 kW), transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 93.3 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the AWD 450 DS measures 130.6 kg (288 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.32 HP/kg (3.11 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 909 mm (35.8 in) seat height — reflecting a long-travel chassis stance that favors ground clearance and off-pavement control, combined with a 1,499 mm (59 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 8.71-liter (2.3 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Christini archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2020 to 2024, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
93.3 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.32 HP/kg (3.11 kg/HP)
Standover Height
909 mm (35.8 in)
Engine
Displacement450.0 ccm (27.46 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power42.0 HP (30.7 kW))
Compression11.0:1
Bore x Stroke96.0 x 62.1 mm (3.8 x 2.4 inches)
Fuel SystemInjection
IgnitionDC/AC Capacitor Discharge Ignition (CDI), Electric and Kick Start
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchMechanical cable actuated
Driveline13:50 tooth
Performance
ExhaustStainless Steel Exhaust and Rear End Cap w/Dual Catalyst
Chassis
Frame TypeTwin Spar Aluminum Frame
Front SuspensionWP XPlor 48mm sealed cartridge forks, spring preload/sag, high and low speed compression, rebound and damping adjustability
Rear SuspensionFast Ace shock with 24 click Compression adjustment, spring pre-load adjuster, 15 click externally adjustable rebound, and piggyback aluminum reservoir
Wheelbase1499 mm (59.0 inches)
Ground Clearance330 mm (13.0 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre80/100-21
Rear Tyre110/100-18
Front BrakesSingle disc. Two-piston calipers.
Front Brake Ø240 mm (9.4 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Rear Brake Ø240 mm (9.4 inches)
WheelsBlack Anodized Rims. Billet Hubs.
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight130.6 kg (288.0 pounds)
Power/Weight0.3215 HP/kg
Seat Height909 mm (35.8 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Transmission
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