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The '''Kawasaki KX450''' was an off-road and [[motocross]] motorcycle manufactured by [[Kawasaki]] in 1974 along with its smaller brother, the [[Kawasaki KX250]]. These were the first of the KX-series motorcycles. The KX450 was developed from the [[Kawasaki F12MX]] | {{DISPLAYTITLE:{{PAGENAME}}: review, history, specs}} | ||
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[[Image:1974-kawasaki-kx450.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki KX450]] | |name = Kawasaki KX450 | ||
|photo= 1974-kawasaki-kx450.jpg | |||
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|manufacturer = Kawasaki | |||
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|production = 74-08 | |||
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|predecessor = [[Kawasaki F12MX]] | |||
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|class =Motorcross | |||
|engine = 450 | |||
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|top_speed =72 mph | |||
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|spark_plug = {{sparkplug|NGK B9HS}} '74<br />{{sparkplug|NGK CPR8EB-9}} '06-08 | |||
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|frame = | |||
|suspension = | |||
|brakes = | |||
|front_tire = {{tire|3.00-21}} '74<br />{{tire|80/100-21}} '06-08 | |||
|rear_tire = {{tire|110/90-19}} '06-08<br />{{tire|4.60-18}} '74 | |||
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|recommended_oil= K-tech 10W-40 | |||
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|related = [[Kawasaki KX450D|Kawasaki KX450F]] | |||
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|final_drive= {{chain|520x102}} ‘74<ref name="wps_street_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 Western Power Sports Catalog|publisher=[https://www.wps-inc.com/catalogs Western Power Sports]|date=2019}}</ref> | |||
|front_sprocket= 15T ‘74<ref name="wps_street_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 Western Power Sports Catalog|publisher=[https://www.wps-inc.com/catalogs Western Power Sports]|date=2019}}</ref> | |||
|rear_sprocket= 43T ‘74<ref name="wps_street_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 Western Power Sports Catalog|publisher=[https://www.wps-inc.com/catalogs Western Power Sports]|date=2019}}</ref> | |||
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The '''Kawasaki KX450''' was an off-road and [[motocross]] motorcycle manufactured by [[Kawasaki]] in 1974 along with its smaller brother, the [[Kawasaki KX250]]. These were the first of the KX-series motorcycles. The KX450 used a plastic fuel tank and was developed from the 1973 [[Kawasaki F12MX]]. | |||
[[Image:1974-kawasaki-kx450.jpg|left|thumb|250px|1974 Kawasaki KX450]] | |||
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==Specifications== | |||
*450[[cc]] | *450[[cc]] | ||
*[[Two stroke|2-Stroke]], 1 Cylinder | *[[Two stroke|2-Stroke]], 1 Cylinder | ||
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*Ownerfs/Shop Manual No. : 99995-450 | *Ownerfs/Shop Manual No. : 99995-450 | ||
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==References== | |||
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[[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles|KX250]] | [[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles|KX250]] | ||
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[[Category:Off-road motorcycles]] | [[Category:Off-road motorcycles]] | ||
[[Category:450cc displacement motorcycles]] | [[Category:450cc displacement motorcycles]] | ||
[[Category:450cc Single cylinder motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:450cc 2-stroke motorcycles]] | [[Category:450cc 2-stroke motorcycles]] | ||
[[Category:Single cylinder motorcycles]] | [[Category:Single cylinder motorcycles]] | ||
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[[Category:2-stroke motorcycles]] | [[Category:2-stroke motorcycles]] | ||
[[Category:Piston Inlet Port motorcycles]] | [[Category:Piston Inlet Port motorcycles]] | ||
[[Category:Racing motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:Kawasaki KX series]] |
Latest revision as of 20:12, 23 November 2019
Kawasaki KX450 | |
Manufacturer | |
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Production | 74-08 |
Class | Motorcross |
Predecessor | Kawasaki F12MX |
Engine | 450 |
Top Speed | 72 mph |
Spark Plug | NGK B9HS '74 NGK CPR8EB-9 '06-08 |
Final Drive | Chain: 520x102 ‘74[1] |
Front Sprocket | 15T ‘74[1] |
Rear Sprocket | 43T ‘74[1] |
Front Tire | 3.00-21 '74 80/100-21 '06-08 |
Rear Tire | 110/90-19 '06-08 4.60-18 '74 |
Weight | |
Recommended Oil | K-tech 10W-40 |
Related | Kawasaki KX450F |
Manuals | Service Manual |
The Kawasaki KX450 was an off-road and motocross motorcycle manufactured by Kawasaki in 1974 along with its smaller brother, the Kawasaki KX250. These were the first of the KX-series motorcycles. The KX450 used a plastic fuel tank and was developed from the 1973 Kawasaki F12MX.
Specifications[edit | edit source]
- 450cc
- 2-Stroke, 1 Cylinder
- Piston Inlet Port
- 5-Speed Return Shift
- Maximum Horsepower: 38 HP @5,500 rpm
- Spark Plug: NGK B9HS
- Tire Size
- Front: 3.00-18 4PR
- Rear: 4.60-18 4PR
- Color
- Fuel Tank: Lime Green
- Front Fender: Ivory
- Engine No.: K5E900001-
- Frame No. : K5-900001-
- Parts Catalog No.: 99997-630
- Ownerfs/Shop Manual No. : 99995-450
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 2019 Western Power Sports Catalog. Western Power Sports. 2019.
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