2026 Bimota BX450 First Look

Bimota’s BX450 was unveiled at EICMA in 2022 and its first year of production was as a 2023 model. From 2023–2025, the Italian enduro shared the majority of its components with the 2021–2023Kawasaki KX450X cross-country motorcycle. For 2026, the BX450 moves to the current-generation (2024–2026) KX450X platform—the most significant changes being a new aluminum perimeter frame and heavily updated fuel-injected liquid-cooled DOHC four-stroke 449cc single-cylinder engine.

How does the BX450 differ from a KX450X? For starters, it’s spec’d with an Athena Get ECU with model-specific settings. A handlebar-mounted SX1 controller gives riders access to two engine maps, 10 levels of traction control, and launch control mode. Muffler is an Akrapovič Slip-On Line titanium unit and tires are Metzeler MCE 6 Days Extreme in 90/100-21 front and 140/80-18 rear sizing. In true enduro fashion, the BX450 is outfitted with a headlight and hand guards. The Italian machine wears its country colors with white plastic, a red seat, and Bimota graphics with green accents.

Suggested retail price of the 2026 Bimota BX450 has yet to be announced, and its specifications are listed below.