Positioned in Kawasaki's enduro - offroad motorcycle lineup, the 2008 Kawasaki KLX 450R relies on a 449 cc (27.4 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke powerplant. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 96.0 x 62.1 mm (3.8 x 2.4 inches) with a 12.0:1 compression ratio.
The 7.94-liter (2.1 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Kawasaki archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2008 to 2010, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Engine
Displacement449.0 ccm (27.40 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Compression12.0:1
Bore x Stroke96.0 x 62.1 mm (3.8 x 2.4 inches)
Fuel SystemCarburettor. Keihin FCE
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionDigital AC-CDI
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
Chassis
Frame TypeAluminum, perimeter design
Rake27.1°
Front Suspension48mm inverted AOS-type cartridge fork with 22-way compression damping and 20-way rebound damping / 11.2 in.
Rear SuspensionUNI-TRAK® single shock system with 22-way low-speed, two-turn variable high-speed compression damping and 22-way rebound damping / 11.0 in.
Use this page to compare this motorcycle by its real specifications, not only by model name. Focus on the details that affect fit, comfort, handling, range and ownership.
Fuel Capacity
Fuel capacity helps estimate touring range and how often you may need to stop.
Brakes
Brake setup is worth comparing if you ride in traffic, mountains or with a passenger.
Suspension
Suspension details can matter for comfort, road feel and long-distance riding.
Transmission
Transmission and final drive affect maintenance, smoothness and everyday usability.
