Kawasaki KDX450

Kawasaki KDX450
Manufacturer	Kawasaki
Production	1980 - 82
Class	Enduro
Engine	Two stroke, single cylinder.
Ignition	CDI
Spark Plug	NGK B8ES ‘82
Transmission	5 Speed
Final Drive	Chain: 520x120 ‘82
Front Sprocket	15T ‘82
Rear Sprocket	50T ‘82
Suspension	Front: Adjustable air forks Rear: Uni-Trak
Brakes	Front: Drum Rear: Drum
Front Tire	3.50 -21
Rear Tire	5.00 -18
Wheelbase	1520 mm / 59.8 in
Seat Height	945mm / 37.2 in
Weight	118 kg / 260 lbs (dry),
Recommended Oil	K-tech 10W-40
Fuel Capacity	12 Liters / 3.3 US gal
Manuals	Service Manual

Engine

The engine was a Air cooled cooled Two stroke, single cylinder.. The engine featured a compression ratio.

Chassis

It came with a 3.50 -21 front tire and a 5.00 -18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Drum in the front and a Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Adjustable air forks while the rear was equipped with a Uni-Trak. The KDX450 was fitted with a 12 Liters / 3.3 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 118 kg / 260 lbs. The wheelbase was 1520 mm / 59.8 in long.

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Overview

Kawasaki KDX 450

Make Model	Kawasaki KDX 450
Year	1980 - 82
Engine Type	Two stroke, single cylinder.
Displacement	433 cc / 26.4 cu-in
Bore X Stroke	83 x 82 mm
Cooling System	Air cooled
Compression
Induction	36mm Mikuni
Ignition	CDI
Starting	Kick
Max Power	45 hp / 33.5 kW @ 6500 rpm
Max Torque	5.3 kgf-m / 38.3 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
Transmission	5 Speed
Final Drive	Chain
Front Suspension	Adjustable air forks
Front Wheel Travel	259 mm / 10.2 in
Rear Suspension	Uni-Trak
Rear Wheel Travel	230 mm / 9.1 in
Front Brakes	Drum
Rear Brakes	Drum
Front Tire	3.50 -21
Rear Tire	5.00 -18
Wheelbase	1520 mm / 59.8 in
Seat Height	945mm / 37.2 in
Ground Clearance	315mm / 12.4 in
Dry Weight	118 kg / 260 lbs
Fuel Capacity	12 Liters / 3.3 US gal