Brakes
Like the KX450F, the KLX450R features petal brake discs front and rear. In addition to helping reduce unsprung weight, the wave shapes of the petal discs help clean the brake pads for more efficient braking performance
18" Rear Wheel
Durable 18" rear wheel allows fitment of a wide selection of off-road tires
From the Cockpit
Renthal aluminum handlebars are standard
Lightweight short-length grips feature a special pattern to reduce vibration transmitted from the bars to the rider
The seat is wider than the KX450F's for additional comfort during long enduros
Seat uses a slip-resistant top surface for good grip when seated and smooth sides for excellent rider mobility
Off-road racing equipment
Lightweight digital instrumentation includes a speedometer, twin tripmeter, odometer and clock
Lightweight 2.1 gallon fuel tank is constructed to meet strict U.S. environmental regulations
Gas tank petcock is fitted with a reserve
Compact lighting package includes a 35 W headlight with lightweight plastic lens
An ultra-compact and energy efficient LED tail lamp is used
Side cover airbox holes have been eliminated to prevent the ingress of water. The left-side cover features a two-piece construction with a special "door" that allows easy access to the air cleaner
Engine guards protect both sides of the engine. (KX450F has a right-side guard only.)
Includes an aluminum skid plate for added protection from rocks and ledges
A side stand is fitted as standard equipment
California models feature a secondary air system to enable them to meet strict emissions regulations
2008 KLX450R Specifications*
Engine: Four-stroke, DOHC, four-valve single
Displacement: 449cc
Bore x stroke: 96.0 x 62.1mm
Compression ratio: 12.0:1
Cooling: Liquid
Carburetion: Keihin FCR
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 in.
Front suspension / wheel travel: 48mm inverted AOS-type cartridge fork with 22-way compression damping and 20-way rebound damping / 11.2 in.
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 in.
Front tire: 80/100x21
Rear tire: 110/100x18
Front brake / rear brake: 250mm petal rotor with hydraulic dual-piston caliper / 240mm petal disc with hydraulic single-piston caliper
Overall length: TBD
Overall width: TBD
Overall height: TBD
Seat height: TBD
Wheelbase: TBD
Ground clearance: TBD
Fuel capacity: 2.1 gal.
Dry weight: TBD
Color: Kawasaki Lime Green
MSRP:TBD