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Kawasaki KLX450R 2012

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2012 Kawasaki KLX450R

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An electric starter was regarded as essential in the design brief. Having both electric and kick starter means the bike can be quickly restarted if the engine stalls or has to be stopped.

General information
Model:	Kawasaki KLX450R
Year:	2012
Category:	Enduro / offroad
Rating:	73.2 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes
Engine and transmission
Displacement:	449.00 ccm (27.40 cubic inches)
Engine type:	Single cylinder, four-stroke
Compression:	12.0:1
Bore x stroke:	96.0 x 62.1 mm (3.8 x 2.4 inches)
Valves per cylinder:	4
Fuel system:	Carburettor. Keihin FCR40
Fuel control:	DOHC
Ignition:	Digital AC-CDI
Lubrication system:	Forced lubrication, semi and #8209;dry sump
Cooling system:	Liquid
Gearbox:	6-speed
Transmission type, final drive:	Chain
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Frame type:	Perimeter, aluminium
Rake (fork angle):	28.0°
Trail:	122 mm (4.8 inches)
Front suspension:	48 mm upside-down AOStype telescopic fork with
Front suspension travel:	305 mm (12.0 inches)
Rear suspension:	Uni-Trak with 22-way low-speed, 2 turns or more high speed compression damping, 22 way rebound damping and adjustable spring preload
Rear suspension travel:	315 mm (12.4 inches)
Front tyre dimensions:	80/100-21
Rear tyre dimensions:	120/90-18
Front brakes:	Single disc. Semi-floating petal disc, dual piston caliper
Front brakes diameter:	250 mm (9.8 inches)
Rear brakes:	Single disc. Petal disc, single piston caliper
Rear brakes diameter:	240 mm (9.4 inches)
Physical measures and capacities
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc:	126.0 kg (277.8 pounds)
Seat height:	935 mm (36.8 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height:	1,250 mm (49.2 inches)
Overall length:	2,175 mm (85.6 inches)
Overall width:	820 mm (32.3 inches)
Ground clearance:	315 mm (12.4 inches)
Wheelbase:	1,480 mm (58.3 inches)
Fuel capacity:	8.00 litres (2.11 gallons)
Other specifications
Starter:	Electric & kick
Color options:	Lime Green
Further information
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