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Pick any two bikes to see specs and photos side by side. Differences are highlighted. Blank = not yet verified for that year-model (we don’t guess).

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450cc 4-stroke
photo coming soon
2017 Kawasaki KX450
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450cc 4-stroke
photo coming soon
2016 Kawasaki KX450
Class450cc 4-stroke450cc 4-stroke
Displacement——
Bore × stroke——
Cooling——
InductionSingle carburetor (KX450F)Single carburetor (KX450F)
Power valve——
StarterElectric starterElectric starter
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front suspensionTwin shocks with dual bypass valvesTwin shocks with dual bypass valves
Front travel120 in120 in
Rear travel135 in135 in
Front brake280mm280mm
Rear brake245mm245mm
Front wheel——
Rear wheel——
Seat height34 in784.5 in
Wheelbase56.5 in69.5 in
Weight209 lb (Dry weight)215 lb (Dry weight (with fluids))
Fuel capacity1.7 gal1.9 gal
MSRP—$4,099

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