Kawasaki KX 450 2023 vs. Kawasaki KX450X 2023

Kawasaki KX 450 2023

Kawasaki KX 450 2023

Kawasaki KX450X 2023

Kawasaki KX450X 2023

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Overview - Kawasaki KX 450 2023 vs Kawasaki KX450X 2023

Kawasaki KX 450 2023

Kawasaki KX 450 2023

Kawasaki KX450X 2023

Kawasaki KX450X 2023

Technical Specifications Kawasaki KX 450 2023 compared to Kawasaki KX450X 2023

Kawasaki KX 450 2023
Kawasaki KX450X 2023

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore96 mmBore96 mm
StrokeStroke62.1 mmStroke62.1 mm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12.5 Compression Ratio12.5
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemCarburator
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
IgnitionIgnitionCDI, DigitalIgnitionCDI, Digital
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears5Number of gears5
CylindersCylinders1Cylinders1
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
LubricationLubricationForcedLubricationForced
DisplacementDisplacement449 ccmDisplacement449 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
DiameterDiameter49 mmDiameter48 mm
TravelTravel305 mmTravel305 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, ReboundAdjustmentCompression, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Shock mountShock mountUni TrakShock mountUni Trak
TravelTravel307 mmTravel307 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameAluminium
RakeRake42 degreeRake42 degree
TrailTrail122 mmTrail120 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeSingle disk
DiameterDiameter270 mmDiameter250 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountSemi-SchwimmsattelShock mountSemi-Schwimmsattel

Brakes Rear

DiameterDiameter250 mmDiameter240 mm
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width80 mmFront tyre width80 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height100 %Front tyre height100 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter21 inchFront tyre diameter21 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width120 mmRear tyre width120 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height80 %Rear tyre height90 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter19 inchRear tyre diameter18 inch
LengthLength2,185 mmLength2,185 mm
WidthWidth820 mmWidth820 mm
HeightHeight1,265 mmHeight1,265 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,485 mmWheelbase1,485 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height955 mmSeat Height950 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)110.2 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)126 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity6.2 lFuel Tank Capacity6.2 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki KX 450 2023

Kawasaki KX 450 2023

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Kawasaki KX450X 2023

Kawasaki KX450X 2023

As expected, the 450 has a real power plant in the frame, the MX engine is definitely a rocket! Where other 450 enduros have problems going uphill, you have to turn off earlier to come to a stop. However, it's not its territory to muddle along in the lower third of the rev range, where it seems rough. Super traction from the shock absorber, but still easy to control despite the power. On fast stages and in the sand, the chassis is perfect, but in the forest and over roots, it is certainly too stiff; softer springs would be indispensable here. The perfect machine if you train a lot on the MX track with an Enduro, prefer CrossCountry and only occasionally tend towards difficult Enduro terrain. For touring and gravel tracks, it needs a longer gear ratio.

the powerful engine

the tight chassis

weight and manoeuvrability

comfortable yet active seat

brakes and clutch

strong e-starter

price

Rough in the lower rev range

poor access to the air filter

short transmission

noisy exhaust

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki KX 450 vs Kawasaki KX450X

Price Kawasaki KX 450

Model year
Current average market prices

Price Kawasaki KX450X

Unfortunately, the data available to us is not sufficient to provide meaningful price information for this model.

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