Introduction
A full featured sport ATV with
race ready technology
You'll know you're on a muscular ride from the moment you thumb
the KFX®450R's electric starter. With its lightweight aluminum
frame, long lower front A-arm suspension and a fully adjustable
rear shock, this ATV offers track dominating handling and confidence-inspiring
stability to compliment its powerful engine.
Sharing engine DNA with the highly acclaimed KX™450F motocrosser,
the KFX450R is ready to race. Equipped with titanium valves to
keep reciprocating weight low, the engine is fitted with a highly
responsive 32-bit digital fuel injection (DFI®) system that
automatically compensates for temperature or altitude. DFI enhances
the KFX450R's ability to translate its four-stroke power into
outstanding thrust, with easily accessible torque in the low-
and medium-rpm ranges.
The fast and reliable KFX450R also includes a lightweight reverse
gear system integrated with its five-speed manual transmission.
The KFX450R's reverse gear allows riders to quickly and easily
extricate themselves from first turn chaos, trail bottlenecks
or any other on-track incident, using the normal shift lever,
plus a convenient handlebar mounted lock-out lever.
Built to handle tough trail conditions and win races, the KFX450R's
lightweight all-aluminum frame has both incredible stiffness
and significant strength. The high-tech chassis also provides
a low center of gravity and excellent roll resistance for higher
corner speeds and race-level handling.
The front suspension design utilizes long lower A-arms mounted
to a single box-section lower frame tube, paired with dual-rate
front springs for excellent rough-terrain handling. In the rear,
an adjustable shock with low- and high-speed compression and
rebound damping adjustability is mated to a cast aluminum swingarm
that offers the ideal balance of flexibility and rigidity. Regardless
of track surfaces or conditions, this race-oriented chassis makes
the KFX450R a potent weapon.
The KFX450R is easy to work on, so owners can spend more time
in the dirt than in the garage. The two-piece front and rear
"lapped" fenders make it easier to customize the size
of the fenders or quickly replace damaged sections. Even the
headlight assembly is quickly detachable for closed-course races
- this ATV looks just as aggressive with or without headlights.
These features leave little doubt that the KFX450R was designed
to be on the track and winning races as quickly as possible.
Owners can customize their KFX450R, using a full line of Authentic
Kawasaki Accessories.
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Features
449cc Liquid-cooled, DOHC, Four-valve,
Four-stroke single
· Lightweight forged piston reduces reciprocating weight
· Triple piston rings and a 21mm diameter piston pin help
increase durability and reduce necessary maintenance
· Lightweight titanium valves and aluminum valve spring
retainers reduce reciprocating weight and boost high-rpm reliability
· Asymmetrical high-acceleration cams yield high intake
efficiency
· Electric starting facilitates quicker stall recovery
and lowers rider fatigue
· Large-volume airbox contributes to both intake efficiency
and sharp engine response. An air duct fashioned from polyethylene
resists deformation caused by intake pulses and helps ensure
stable engine performance
· Advanced engine tuning provides a broad torque curve
and an optimized power delivery for quick acceleration without
excessive wheelspin
Digital Fuel Injection (DFI)
· 32-bit digital fuel injection system with a 42mm throttle
body
· System measures coolant temperature, air intake temperature,
air intake pressure, engine speed and throttle position, then
automatically delivers the ideal amount of fuel to optimize power
delivery
· Crisp engine response is especially advantageous for
instant acceleration after landing from jumps
· Promotes trouble-free starting - a great benefit in
races with engine off starts
· Fuel injection allows the use of a lighter throttle
return spring, which reduces rider fatigue
Transmission
· 5-speed (one-down, four-up) manual transmission locates
reverse below first gear
· Actuating the reverse-lock release lever when in first
gear allows rider to shift "down" into reverse
· Compact reverse-lock release lever can be activated
with the right thumb, allowing the reverse gear to be engaged
while still keeping the front brake lever depressed
· The combined weight of the reverse gear system and the
lightweight aluminum chassis is no heavier than a steel frame
without reverse
Aluminum Chassis
· Highly rigid frame contributes to the KFX's excellent
handling and traction
· The aluminum frame's high torsional rigidity enhances
stability in corners and allows the suspension to be easily set
up to suit course conditions
· Designed for high corner speeds, the KFX450R sits low
to the ground, helping to reduce roll tendencies
· Mounting the battery and coolant tank ahead of the engine
lowers the center of gravity, and helps weight the front wheels
for increased traction
· Single box-tube lower frame contains the front A-arm
attachment points. This narrower design enables the use of longer
lower A-arms
Advanced Suspension Design
· Dual-rate front springs deliver progressive suspension
travel for excellent rough-terrain handling
· Extra-long lower front A-arms minimize camber variations
through the suspension stroke, maximize front wheel traction
and boost stability
· Rear shock features both low
· and high-speed compression adjustability and adjustable
rebound damping
· The curved lines and rounded edges of the cast aluminum
rear swingarm help disperse stress, which along with its varied
wall thicknesses equal a design that is both light and strong
· The swingarm's high torsional rigidity contributes to
excellent rear wheel traction
· The rear axle is tapered for less unsprung weight
Front and Rear Disc Brakes
· Dual front hydraulic disc brakes offer strong, consistent
stopping performance
· Petal-type rear brake rotors reduce unsprung weight
and help clean the brake pads for more efficient braking performance
· Integrated rear parking brake is designed to be easily
engaged and released while wearing gloves. When engaged, the
parking brake lever also prevents the clutch lever from being
actuated
Improved Water Resistance on Wiring Harness
· Resin-molded lead branch points
· PVC cover over the connectors for regulator and TPS
· Longer colgate tube for tail light leads
Additional Features
· Two-tone seat features a smooth top surface for excellent
rider mobility and slip-resistant sides for good grip when hanging
off in corners
· Seat, tank and side covers are shaped to allow excellent
rider mobility and to provide support when hanging off in corners
· Reinforced mounting on rear side of fuel tank
· Tapered Renthal® Fatbar offers both strength and
light weight
· Handlebar mount is designed to accommodate other MX-type
handlebars, enabling riders to select from numerous after-market
styles
· Specially designed rear wheels feature reinforcing plates
for the rims. Located on the axle side of the rims, these plates
reinforce the rims where strength is most needed while minimizing
weight
· Wide front bumper, can be gripped with two hands to
push/pull the ATV
· Two-piece "lapped" front and rear fenders
can be replaced separately in the event they are damaged
· Detachable front headlight assembly can easily be removed
for racing
· Optional kick-start system is available for MX-style
(GNC) races where light weight is a priority
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Technical Specifications
Engine: Liquid-cooled, four-stroke,
DOHC, four-valve single
Displacement: 449cc
Bore x Stroke: 96 x 62.1mm
Fuel System: 32-bit digital, with 42mm Keihin throttle body
Ignition: Digital AC-CDI
Starting System: Electric
Transmission: Five-speed with reverse
Final drive: Two-wheel drive, chain
Frame type: Aluminum double cradle, racing type
Front suspension / wheel travel: Dual A-arms, coil-over shocks
/ 8.5 in
Rear suspension / wheel travel: Swingarm with piggy-back reservoir
shock, dual-rate spring / 10.0 in
Front Tire Size: AT21x7-10
Rear Tire Size: AT20x10-9
Front brakes: Dual 163mm discs with two-piston calipers
Rear Brakes: 200mm petal-type rotor with single-piston caliper
Overall length: 71.1 in
Overall width: 46.1 in
Overall height: 41.9 in
Seat height: 30.9 in
Wheelbase: 49.4 in
Ground clearance: 4.3 in
Lighting: Dual removable 30w headlights / LED taillight / brake
light
Curb weight: 392.5 lb
Fuel capacity: 2.6 gal
Footpegs: Sport-style serrated
Color Choices: Lime Green
Good Times™ Protection Plan: 12, 24, 36 or 48 months
Warranty: 12 Months
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