Kawasaki KX 450 2023 vs. Suzuki RM-Z450 2023

Technical Specifications Kawasaki KX 450 2023 compared to Suzuki RM-Z450 2023

Kawasaki KX 450 2023

Suzuki RM-Z450 2023

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Kawasaki KX 450 2023

Suzuki RM-Z450 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	96 mm	Bore	96 mm
Stroke	Stroke	62.1 mm	Stroke	62.1 mm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.5	Compression Ratio	12.5
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Kick
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Ignition	Ignition	CDI, Digital	Ignition	CDI
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	5	Number of gears	5
Cylinders	Cylinders	1	Cylinders	1
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Lubrication	Lubrication	Forced	Lubrication	Dry sump
Displacement	Displacement	449 ccm	Displacement	449 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	49 mm	Diameter	49 mm
Travel	Travel	305 mm	Travel	305 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	307 mm	Travel	315 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Aluminium
Rake	Rake	42 degree	Rake	62.2 degree
Trail	Trail	122 mm	Trail	120 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Single disk
Diameter	Diameter	270 mm	Diameter	270 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Semi-Schwimmsattel	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Brakes Rear

Diameter	Diameter	250 mm	Diameter	240 mm
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	80 mm	Front tyre width	80 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	100 %	Front tyre height	100 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	21 inch	Front tyre diameter	21 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	120 mm	Rear tyre width	110 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	80 %	Rear tyre height	90 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	19 inch	Rear tyre diameter	19 inch
Length	Length	2,185 mm	Length	2,175 mm
Width	Width	820 mm	Width	835 mm
Height	Height	1,265 mm	Height	1,260 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,485 mm	Wheelbase	1,480 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	955 mm	Seat Height	960 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	6.2 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	6.3 l