2009 Kawasaki KX450 vs 2008 Kawasaki KX450

Side-by-side specs. Differences are highlighted. Blank = not yet verified for that year-model (we don’t guess).

🏍️
450cc 4-stroke
photo coming soon
🏍️
450cc 4-stroke
photo coming soon

Change bikes →

Spec2009 Kawasaki KX4502008 Kawasaki KX450
Class450cc 4-stroke450cc 4-stroke
Displacement
Bore × stroke
Cooling
InductionLubricated carburetorLubricated carburetor
Power valve
StarterElectric starterElectric starter
Transmission
Front suspensionTwin shocksTwin shocks
Front travel
Rear travel
Front brake280mm280mm
Rear brake195mm195mm
Front wheel
Rear wheel
Seat height742 in742 in
Wheelbase
Weight180 lb (Dry weight)180 lb (Dry weight)
Fuel capacity3.9 gal3.6 gal
MSRP

Highlighted (blue) rows differ between the two. Verified manufacturer data; see each bike’s page for sources. Torque/fluid specs are on the individual pages (service-manual only).