The 2027 Kawasaki KX450F is Kawasaki's flagship 450cc-class motocrosser, powered by a 449 cc 4-stroke engine with electric start that delivers a more aggressive power feel at mid-to-high rpm thanks to revised intake and exhaust systems and optimised FI settings, paired with a coned disc-spring hydraulic clutch for direct feel and lighter lever action. It's built around a new aluminium perimeter frame with a longer wheelbase for enhanced traction and stability, matched to a Showa 49 mm inverted coil-spring fork and New Uni-Trak rear suspension, plus a complete Brembo brake system for maximum stopping power and improved corner-entry control. Rider tech includes handlebar-mounted Power Mode selection, Kawasaki Traction Control (KTRC), and an updated Launch Control Mode for a holeshot advantage, all enhanced by smartphone connectivity via GPS and RIDEOLOGY THE APP KX2, rounded out by new athletic, slim bodywork, ERGO-FIT adjustable ergonomics, ODI Lock-On grips, and a tool-less quick-release air filter side cover.
449 cc 4-STROKE ENGINE WITH ELECTRIC START
NEW MORE AGGRESSIVE POWER FEEL AT MID TO HIGH RPM
NEW ALUMINIUM PERIMETER FRAME WITH LONGER WHEELBASE
NEW OPTIMISED RACE-READY SUSPENSION SETTINGS
NEW FRONT AND REAR BREMBO BRAKE COMPONENTS
NEW ATHLETIC STYLING WITH SLIM, ERGONOMIC BODYWORK
NEW ENHANCED SMARTPHONE CONNECTIVITY VIA GPS AND RIDEOLOGY THE APP KX2
POWER MODE SELECTION VIA HANDLEBAR-MOUNTED SWITCH AND RIDEOLOGY THE APP KX2
KAWASAKI TRACTION CONTROL (KTRC) VIA HANDLEBAR-MOUNTED SWITCH AND RIDEOLOGY THE APP KX2
UPDATED LAUNCH CONTROL MODE FOR HOLESHOT ADVANTAGE
Revised intake & exhaust systems and optimised FI settings for improved engine performance
Coned disc-spring hydraulic clutch
Showa ø49 mm coil-spring fork and New Uni-Trak rear suspension with Showa shock
ODI Lock-On grips
ERGO-FIT adjustable components for ride position optimisation
Streamlined ergonomics for easy rider movement
Quick-release side cover offers tool-less air filter access
