Kawasaki Z 800 2014 vs. KTM 450 EXC 2015

Kawasaki Z 800 2014

KTM 450 EXC 2015

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z 800 2014 compared to KTM 450 EXC 2015

Kawasaki Z 800 2014

KTM 450 EXC 2015

Kawasaki Z 800 2014

KTM 450 EXC 2015

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	71 mm	Bore	95 mm
Stroke	Stroke	50.9 mm	Stroke	63.4 mm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.9	Compression Ratio	11.8
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	1
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	806 ccm	Displacement	449.3 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Central tube

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	90 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	21 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	140 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	80 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,445 mm	Wheelbase	1,482 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	834 mm	Seat Height	970 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	9 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z 800 2014

Overall, the Z800 delivered a sensational performance. Considering the fact that nothing was changed or optimised on the vehicle apart from the Remus rear silencer, a super final result.

Eye-catching, chunky look

confident acceleration

relaxed geometry

powerful brakes

Limited freedom of movement for the legs.

KTM 450 EXC 2015

The KTM 450 EXC is a very mature and perfectly implemented hard enduro. It has an almost infinite amount of experience. It is reliable and extremely confident in every situation. A faithful companion for off-road use which also performs its service extremely reliably.

Very reliable

well thought out and mature

powerful engine

clean engine response

High weight compared to 2-strokes

More nervous in ruts than other makes

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Z 800 vs KTM 450 EXC

Price Kawasaki Z 800

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Price KTM 450 EXC

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