2026 KX450
Kawasaki 2027 THE BIKE THAT BUILDS CHAMPIONS for Sale at TeamMoto in Suburb, State | Specifications and Review Information
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.
To learn more about the illustrious history of the KX brand, click on the link below:
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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
Even Stronger Engine
Downdraft intake layout and symmetrically aligned intake and exhaust deliver a strong over-run and smooth low-rpm torque characteristics. Redesigned intake offers a much straighter route for air-fuel mix to enter the cylinder, while a centrally positioned exhaust port lines up with the intake for high airflow efficiency—both contributing to increased performance.
Reliable Starting
Being able to restart an engine quickly during a race can mean the difference between keeping your lead or having to fight your way back through the pack. Electric start makes restarting the engine as easy as pushing a button.
Light & Responsive
A hydraulic clutch offers direct feel and light lever action. Less play as the clutch heats up during heavy use results in more consistent feeling. The use of coned-disc springs contributes to lighter clutch actuation when the lever has been pulled in, and a wider clutch engagement range, which facilitates control (especially when half-clutching).
Race-Ready Suspension
Factory-style 49 mm inverted coil-spring front fork and New Uni Trak rear suspension offer race-ready suspension performance and adjustability to let riders tune their settings to suit conditions.
High-Performance Brembo Brake System
Brake components include drilled Braking/Sunstar discs (270/240 mm) paired with a Brembo caliper and master cylinder at the front and a Nissin caliper and master cylinder at the rear. The high-performance system offers increased controllability on the brakes, contributing to enhanced corner entry.
Lightweight Aluminium Perimeter Frame
A redesigned frame accommodates the updates to the engines intake and exhaust systems, while delivering a high level of both light, nimble handling and a composed character. Optimised rigidity balance contributes to increased front-end feel that translates to improved cornering performance in a wider range of conditions.
| 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 |
| 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 |
*Curb weight includes all necessary materials and fluids to operate correctly, full tank of fuel (more than 90 percent capacity) and tool kit (if supplied). **Estimated dry weight does not include all necessary materials and fluids to operate correctly, full tank of fuel (more than 90 percent capacity) and tool kit (if supplied).
KAWASAKI CARES: Always wear a helmet, eye protection, and proper apparel. Never ride under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Read Owner’s Manual and all on-product warnings. Professional rider shown on a closed course. Kawasaki Motors Pty Ltd.
Specifications subject to change.
