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Early Release 2008 model - arriving in dealerships early 2007 Kawasaki’s 2008 KLX™450R will soon be making a name for itself amongst the growing legion of off-road racing fans. This purpose-built version of the brand’s World Supercross Championship winning four-stroke KX™450F motocrosser delivers the same high performance features as the KX model, yet modifies it for the improved durability, comfort, and range needed by off-road racers. |
| MSRP* | TBD |
| Engine | 4-Stroke, DOHC, 4-Valve Single |
| Displacement | 449cc |
| Bore & Stroke | 96.0 x 62.1mm |
| Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 |
| Cooling | Liquid |
| Carburetor | Keihin FCE |
| Ignition | Digital AC-CDI |
| Starting | Electric, with primary kick backup |
| Transmission | Wide-ratio five-speed |
| Final Drive | Sealed chain |
| Frame | Aluminum, perimeter design |
| Rake/Trail | 27.1 degrees / 4.6 inches |
| Front Tire Size | 80/100-21 |
| Rear Tire Size | 100/100-18 |
| Front Suspension / Wheel Travel | 48mm inverted AOS-type cartridge fork with 22-way compression damping and 20-way rebound damping / 11.2 inches |
| Rear Suspension / Wheel Travel | UNI-TRAK® single shock system with 22-way low-speed, two-turn variable high-speed compression damping and 22-way rebound damping / 11.0 inches |
| Wheelbase | TBD |
| Front Brake Type | 250mm petal rotor with hydraulic dual-piston caliper |
| Rear Brake Type | 240mm petal disc with hydraulic single-piston caliper |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 2.1 gallons |
| Ground Clearance | TBD |
| Seat Height | TBD |
| Dry Weight | TBD |
| Colors | Lime Green |
Specifications subject to change.
* Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Prices (MSRP) shown do not include
freight/destination or other dealer charges.
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