2013 Kawasaki KX450 vs 2012 Kawasaki KX450

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

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450cc 4-stroke
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450cc 4-stroke
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Spec2013 Kawasaki KX4502012 Kawasaki KX450
Class450cc 4-stroke450cc 4-stroke
Displacement
Bore × stroke
Cooling
InductionSingle carburetor (KX450F)Single carburetor
Power valve
StarterElectric starterElectric starter
Transmission6-speed5-speed
Front suspensionTwin shocks with dual bypass valves43 mm inverted telescopic fork with hydraulic damping
Front travel120 in120 in
Rear travel135 in150 in
Front brake280mm310mm
Rear brake245mm280mm
Front wheel
Rear wheel
Seat height34 in
Wheelbase58.5 in
Weight209 lb (Dry weight)
Fuel capacity1.7 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).