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Kawasaki KX450F 2008

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2008 Kawasaki KX450F

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A host of improvements make the 2008 Kawasaki KX™450F motocrosser easier to ride and more reliable than ever. A newly-revised powerplant and improved shifting highlight the improvements made to the dominant AMA and World Supercross GP Championship winner.

General information
Model:	Kawasaki KX450F
Year:	2008
Category:	Cross / motocross
Rating:	70.1 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes
Safety:	See our safety campaign with the high safety rated bikes in this category.
Engine and transmission
Displacement:	449.00 ccm (27.40 cubic inches)
Engine type:	Single cylinder
Stroke:	4
Torque:	40.00 Nm (4.1 kgf-m or 29.5 ft.lbs) @ 11500 RPM
Compression:	12.0:1
Bore x stroke:	96.0 x 62.1 mm (3.8 x 2.4 inches)
Fuel system:	Carburettor. Keihin FCR40
Valves per cylinder:	4
Fuel control:	DOHC
Ignition:	Multi-map digital CDI with throttle position sensor (K-TRIC)
Cooling system:	Air
Gearbox:	5-speed
Transmission type final drive:	Chain
Physical measures
Dry weight:	99.8 kg (220.0 pounds)
Seat height:	965 mm (38.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height:	1,280 mm (50.4 inches)
Overall length:	2,184 mm (86.0 inches)
Overall width:	820 mm (32.3 inches)
Ground clearance:	345 mm (13.6 inches)
Wheelbase:	1,486 mm (58.5 inches)
Chassis and dimensions
Frame type:	Aluminum perimeter
Rake (fork angle):	27.1°
Front suspension:	48mm inverted, Kayaba AOS with DLC coated sliders, 22-position compression and 20-position rebound dampening adjustment / 12.4 in.
Rear suspension:	UNI-TRAK® linkage system with 22-position low-speed and variable high-speed compression dampening, 22-position rebound dampening and fully adjustable spring preload / 12.4 in.
Front tyre dimensions:	90/70-21
Rear tyre dimensions:	120/80-19
Front brakes:	Single disc
Front brakes diameter:	250 mm (9.8 inches)
Rear brakes:	Single disc
Rear brakes diameter:	240 mm (9.4 inches)
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Other specifications
Fuel capacity:	7.19 litres (1.90 gallons)
Color options:	Lime Green
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