Highland 450 MX: history, specs, pictures

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Highland 450 MX
Manufacturer
Also called 450cc MX
Production 2006 - 2011
Class Enduro
Engine
single cylinder, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke 96.0mm x 62.1mm
Compression ratio 12.2:1
Horsepower 55.25 HP (41.2 KW) @ 8500RPM
Torque 37.69 ft/lbs (51.1 Nm) @ 7300RPM
Fuel System injection. efi
Ignition digital, coil on plug
Transmission Gear box: 6-speed

Final Drive: chain

Clutch: wet, multiplate
Suspension Front: telescopic fork
Rear: pds
Brakes Front: single disc. 2-piston
Rear: single disc
Front Tire 80/100-21
Rear Tire 110/90-19
Wheelbase 58.46 inches (1485 mm)
Seat Height 39.29 inches (998 mm)
Weight 227.08 pounds (103.0 Kg) (dry), 103.0 kg (wet)
Fuel Capacity 1.6 Gallon (6.06 Liters)
Manuals Service Manual


The Highland 450cc MX was a single cylinder, four-stroke Enduro motorcycle produced by Highland between 2006 and 2011. Max torque was 37.69 ft/lbs (51.1 Nm) @ 7300 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 55.25 HP (41.2 KW) @ 8500 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a liquid cooled single cylinder, four-stroke. A 96.0mm bore x 62.1mm stroke result in a displacement of just 449.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a double overhead cams/twin cam (dohc).

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 6-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet, multiplate.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 80/100-21 front tire and a 110/90-19 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc. 2-piston in the front and a single disc in the rear. The front suspension was a telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a pds. The 450cc MX was fitted with a 1.6 Gallon (6.06 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 227.08 pounds (103.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 58.46 inches (1485 mm) long.

2006 Highland 450 MX[edit | edit source]

The 449 cc, four-stroke DOHC, liquid-cooled, 4 valves per cylinder installed on the 450 MX enduro motorcycle belonging to Highland develops 56 horsepower at 8500 rpm.