Kawasaki KX450F [2017-2018]
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KX450F [2017-2018] Key Highlights | |
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| Engine Capacity | 449 cc |
| Transmission | 5 Speed Manual |
| Kerb Weight | 109 kg |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 6.2 litres |
| Seat Height | 950 mm |
Kawasaki KX450F [2017-2018] Summary
The Kawasaki KX450F is one of the five competition bikes the manufacturer sells here in India. The bike sports a new swingarm and a few cosmetic changes to improve the overall durability of the bike.
The bike is built around a perimeter frame which houses a 449cc single-cylinder engine that puts out most of its power in the mid-range to boost its off-road usability. This unit is mated to a five-speed transmission with a final chain drive. Braking duties are taken care of by a 270mm petal disc for the front and a 240mm disc at the rear.
The 2017 KX450F gets an improved suspension setup as compared to the previous model. It rides on inverted forks sourced by Showa for the front while the rear gets a link-type suspension with a Showa monoshock. Like most competition bikes, the KX450F tips the scales at just 108kg and sports a 6-litre fuel tank capacity.
The Kawasaki KX450F is being sold as a completely built unit (CBU) and costs Rs 7.97 lakhs. However, it is not road-legal as the lack of a headlamp, tail lamp and indicators make it unfit for registration.
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KX450F [2017-2018] Specifications & Features
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- Displacement449 cc
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- Mileage - Owner Reported-
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Brakes, Wheels & Suspension
- Front SuspensionInverted Showa SFF-Air TAC fork
- Rear SuspensionUni-Trak® linkage system and Showa shock
- Braking System-
- Front Brake TypeDisc
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Dimensions & Chassis
- Kerb Weight109 kg
- Seat Height950 mm
- Ground Clearance335 mm
- Overall Length2195 mm
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- Touch Screen Display-
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- Odometer-
- SpeedometerNA
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Kawasaki KX450F [2017-2018] User Reviews
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Suitable for many ...Dirtoooo
5 years ago
Savyasekhar Jena
Engine-the kx450f engine delivers a very smooth, linear power band that makes it feel very easy to ride, especially for a 450. It’s not short on power by any means.Suspension:-returning for the fourth year in a row is the showa sff-air triple air chamber (tac) fork. We set each of the three air chambers to the recommended stock settings – 152 psi in the inner chamber, 16.7 psi in the outer chamber, and 174 psi in the balance chamber, and left them there as we were able to get the fork where we wanted it with only adjusting the clickers. Chassis: the chassis on the kx450f is agreeable to many riders of different sizes and skill levels. The latest chassis set up does have a bit of a “long” feeling overall, but is less of a “steer with the rear” type of bike than it was in years past. This makes cornering feel more neutral. Ergonomics:-the ergonomics on the kx450f are very slim and comfortable. The bike doesn’t have any sort of protruding pieces of bodywork that make it difficult for the rider to move frontwards or backwards on the bike and it feels balanced from front to rear. Conclusion:-the kx450f has plenty of positive qualities including a very smooth and predictable powerband, a plush shock, and a comfortable and thin chassis that’s easy to get used to right away. The main caveat of the kx450f is the showa tac fork, which isn’t the plushest feeling fork on the market and can be a bit difficult to set up, especially for the average rider. However, the showa shock works well, the chassis is very stable, and the ergonomics are very slim and easy to get used to.
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