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2026 KX450 FEATURES SPECS GALLERY
2026 KX450

The KX legacy created a long line of champions. The drive to produce more has not slowed down. Our flagship race machine, the KX450 motorcycle, offers next-level engineering and power to dominate the track. Over the decades, we’ve learned what it takes to win and stay on top. The KX450 embodies this legacy to the fullest.

FEATURING:

  • Powerful 449 cc 4-stroke engine
  • Downdraft intake, cylinder with straight intake/exhaust ports, and centrally positioned exhaust
  • Handlebar-mounted traction control and power mode switches
  • Smartphone connectivity: change engine mapping with your smartphone
  • Brembo brake components
  • ERGO-FIT adjustable ergonomics

ADDITIONAL VEHICLE FEATURES:

  • Lightweight aluminium perimeter frame
  • Mass-centralised muffler position
  • ODI Lock-On grips
  • Quick-release side cover
  • Ergonomic shroud design
  • Factory-style Launch Control Mode
  • Coned disc-spring hydraulic clutch

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Features

FACTORY-STYLE ENGINE COMPONENTS AND TUNING

Championship-proven Performance

The KX450’s engine has always been a strength, but Kawasaki engineers found a way to make it even stronger. Offering smoother low-end torque characteristics and a stronger over-run, the more potent new engine is backed by a host of features like electric start and a hydraulic clutch.

FACTORY-STYLE CHASSIS COMPONENTS AND TUNING

Light & Agile

Complementing its acclaimed straight-line performance and nimble handling, a redesigned frame with optimised rigidity balance enables improved cornering performance that remains consistent across a wide range of conditions, while more centralised mass also contributes to the improved handling performance. Premium Brembo brake components and ODI Lock-On grips add to both performance and brand recognition.

ADVANCED TECH AT YOUR FINGERTIPS

Power Modes, Kawasaki Traction Control, and Launch Control Mode Accessed from the Left Handle Switches

Complementing an updated Launch Control Mode, the new KX450 and KX450X are the first KX models to offer Power Mode selection and Kawasaki Traction Control at the push of a button. And with smartphone connectivity, riders can adjust engine maps right from their smartphones—another KX first that eliminates the need for accessory equipment.

Technical Specifications

Engine
4-stroke Single
Displacement
449 cc
Bore x Stroke
96.0 x 62.1 mm
Compression Ratio
12.5:1
Valve System
DOHC, 4 valves
Fuel System
Fuel injection: ø44 mm x 1
Ignition
Digital DC-CDI
Starting
Electric
Cooling
Liquid-cooled
Lubrication
Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump
Transmission
5-speed, return
Primary Reduction Ratio
2.727 (60/22)
Gear Ratio 1st
1.750 (28/16)
Gear Ratio 2nd
1.412 (24/17)
Gear Ratio 3rd
1.188 (19/16)
Gear Ratio 4th
1.000 (19/19)
Gear Ratio 5th
0.875 (21/24)
Final Reduction Ratio
3.846 (50/13)
Clutch
Wet multi-disc, manual
Final Drive
Chain
Frame
Perimeter, aluminium
Front Suspension
ø49 mm inverted fork with adjustable compression and rebound damping
Rear Suspension
New Uni Trak with adjustable dual-range (high/low-speed) compression damping, adjustable rebound damping and adjustable spring preload
Front Wheel Travel
305 mm
Rear Wheel Travel
307 mm
Rake
26.6°
Trail
115 mm
Steering Angle (L/R)
42° / 42°
Front Tyre
80/100-21 51M
Rear Tyre
120/80-19 63M
Front Brake/s
Semi-floating ø270 mm petal disc
Front Caliper/s
Dual-piston
Rear Brake
ø240 mm petal disc
Rear Caliper
Single-piston
KTRC (Kawasaki Traction Control)
Yes
Launch Control Mode
Yes
Power Modes
Yes
Smartphone Connectivity
Yes
ERGO-FIT
Yes
Dimensions (LxWxH)
2,180 x 820 x 1,270 mm
Wheelbase
1,480 mm
Road Clearance
345 mm
Seat Height
960 mm
Curb Weight*
112.9 kg
Weight without Fuel
108.4 kg
Fuel Capacity
6.2 litres
Model Code
KX450MTFNN
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The KX legacy created a long line of champions. The drive to produce more has not slowed down. Our flagship race machine, the KX450 motorcycle, offers next-level engineering and power to dominate the track. Over the decades, we’ve learned what it takes to win and stay on top. The KX450 embodies this legacy to the fullest.

FEATURING:

ADDITIONAL VEHICLE FEATURES:

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