Kawasaki KX450F Leo Vince Limited Edition

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Kawasaki KX450F Leo Vince Limited Edition
Manufacturer
Production 2012
Class Enduro
Engine
Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Single
Bore / Stroke 96.5mm x 96.5mm
Compression ratio 12.5:1
Horsepower 56.05 HP (41.8 KW) @ 8500RPM
Torque 36.88 ft/lbs (50.0 Nm) @ 7000RPM
Fuel System Fuel injection: 43 mm x 1 (Keihin)
Transmission Gear box: 5-speed, return

Final Drive: Chain

Clutch: Wet multi-disc, manual
Suspension Front: Type: 48 mm upside-down AOS-type telescopic fork Compression damping: 22-way Rebound damping: 20-way
Rear: Type: New Uni-Trak Compression damping: 22-way (low-speed), 2-turns or more (high-speed) Rebound damping: 22-way Spring preload: Fully adjustable
Brakes Front: Single rigid-mounted 250 mm petal disc Caliper: Dual-piston
Rear: Single 240 mm petal disc Caliper: Single-piston
Front Tire 80/100-21 51M
Rear Tire 120/80-19 63M
Wheelbase 58.31 inches (1481 mm)
Length 85.79 inches (2179 mm)
Width 32.28 inches (820 mm)
Seat Height 37.6 inches (955 mm)
Weight 113.0 kg (wet)
Recommended Oil K-tech 10W-40
Manuals Service Manual


The Kawasaki KX450F Leo Vince Limited Edition was a Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Single Enduro motorcycle produced by Kawasaki in 2012. Max torque was 36.88 ft/lbs (50.0 Nm) @ 7000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 56.05 HP (41.8 KW) @ 8500 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

A 96.5mm bore x 96.5mm stroke result in a displacement of just 449.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 5-speed, return transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-disc, manual.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 80/100-21 51M front tire and a 120/80-19 63M rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single rigid-mounted 250 mm petal disc Caliper: Dual-piston in the front and a Single 240 mm petal disc Caliper: Single-piston in the rear. The front suspension was a Type: 48 mm upside-down AOS-type telescopic fork Compression damping: 22-way Rebound damping: 20-way while the rear was equipped with a Type: New Uni-Trak Compression damping: 22-way (low-speed), 2-turns or more (high-speed) Rebound damping: 22-way Spring preload: Fully adjustable. The wheelbase was 58.31 inches (1481 mm) long.

2012 Kawasaki KX450F Leo Vince Limited Edition[edit | edit source]

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The 2011 Kawasaki KX450F Leo Vince is a limited edition motocross bike, obviously equipped with an aftermarket, high-performance exhaust which will not only boost the brawn of the bike, but will also look great and sound even better.

With a narrower frame sporting better maneuverability and the same race-worthy rigidity, the 2011 Kawasaki KX450F Leo Vince also comes with high-tech, fully-adjustable suspensions to provide the best feeling on any surface. Three standard engine mappings can be easily switched to by simply connecting the corresponding couplers, but the KX FI Calibration Kit lets the experienced rider fine-tune the bike to obtain the perfect response.

Even more, riders can activate the Launch Control mode with just a press of a button and enjoy the factory-specced engine mapping that provides the best starts: maximal power and thrust with minimal wheel slip.