Kawasaki KX450: review, history, specs
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| Kawasaki KX450 | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| 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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