Comparisons / Comparison of Highland SuperMotard 450 and Kawasaki KX 450 F

Comparison of Highland SuperMotard 450 and Kawasaki KX 450 F [S]ave

Attribute
Highland SuperMotard 450 ×
Kawasaki KX 450 F ×
General
Production from (year)20092006
MakeHighlandKawasaki
ModelHighland SuperMotard 450Kawasaki KX 450 F
CategorySuper motardCross / motocross
Engine and transmission
Engine typeSingle cylinder, four-strokeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Valves per cylinder44
Fuel systemInjectionCarburettor. Keihin FCR40
Displacement (cm³)449449
Power (kw)41.2-
Cooling systemLiquidLiquid
Transmission type,final driveChainChain
Torque (Nm)51.1-
Bore (mm)9696
Stroke (mm)62.162.1
Gearbox6-speed4-speed
Fuel controlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Ignitioni2 Highland integrated engine management system with ignition coil fitted directly on the spark plugMulti-Map Digital CDI with
Lubrication systemWet sump, filter, pressure lubricated crankshaft, camshaft and gearbox-
Compression-12.0:1
Chassis
Front suspensionÖhlins/Marzocchi38mm leading axle, air-adjustable preload / 9.1 in.
Rear suspensionÖhlins shockUni-Trak® with Adjustable Preload, 22-Way (Low Speed)/ Stepless (High Speed) Compression Adjustment, 22-Way Rebound Damping Adjustment
Front brakesSingle disc. Floating disk, six piston caliperSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. Brembo caliperSingle disc
Diameter (mm)220240
Frame typeHi-tens stainless steel and aluminium swing arrm-
Front tyre120/70-1790/90-21
Rear tyre160/60-17120/80-19
Rake (fork angle) (degree)25.527.1
Other
StarterElectric-
Color options
  • yellow/black
  • kawasaki lime green / black
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)1,4851,486
Dry weight (kg)10399
Power/weight ratio0.4-
Seat height (mm)998965
Ground clearance (mm)350345
Performance
Fuel capacity (l)77.19



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