2026 Kawasaki KX450 vs 2025 Kawasaki KX450

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

2026 Kawasaki KX450Kawasaki
2025 Kawasaki KX450Kawasaki

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Spec2026 Kawasaki KX4502025 Kawasaki KX450
Class450cc 4-stroke450cc 4-stroke
Displacement449cc449cc
Bore × stroke96 × 62.1 mm96 × 62.1 mm
CoolingLiquidLiquid
InductionDFI with Keihin 44mm throttle bodyDFI with Keihin 44mm throttle body
Power valve
StarterElectricElectric
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front suspension49mm inverted coil-spring fork49mm inverted coil-spring fork
Front travel12 in12 in
Rear travel12.1 in12.1 in
Front brake270mm270mm
Rear brake240mm240mm
Front wheel21"21"
Rear wheel19"19"
Seat height37.8 in37.4 in
Wheelbase58.3 in58.3 in
Weight248.2 lb (curb (with fuel))248.2 lb (curb (with fuel))
Fuel capacity1.64 gal1.64 gal
MSRP$10,499$10,499

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).