Comparison of Kawasaki KLX450R 2019 and Suzuki DR-Z400SM 2017 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Kawasaki KLX450R 2019 × |  Suzuki DR-Z400SM 2017 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2019 | 2017 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Suzuki |
| Model | Kawasaki KLX450R | Suzuki DR-Z400SM |
| Category | Enduro / offroad | Super motard |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | - | 4 |
| Fuel system | - | Carburettor. Mikuni BSR36, single |
| Displacement (cm³) | 449 | 398 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Bore (mm) | 96 | 90 |
| Stroke (mm) | 62.1 | 62.6 |
| Gearbox | - | 5-speed |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Driveline | - | RK520KZO, 110 links |
| Ignition | DC-CDI | CDI |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc, manual | Multi-plate, wet type, manual release |
| Lubrication system | - | Semi-dry sump |
| Compression | 12.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | USD Air Oil Separate Systems cartridge-type telescopic fork with 22-way compression and 18-way rebound damping adjustment | Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rear suspension | New Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock absorber which features adjustable spring preload | Link type, coil spring, oil damped |
| Front brakes | Double disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 240 | 240 |
| Frame type | Perimeter, aluminium | - |
| Front tyre | 80/100-21 | 120/70-17 |
| Rear tyre | 120/90-18 | 140/70-17 |
| Wheels | - | Gold-anodized RK Excel aluminum rims with stainless steel spokes |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 48 | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | - | Electric |
| Color options |
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| Light | - | On-road legal lighting with bright 60/55 watt halogen headlight. |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,480 | 1,460 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 126 | 146 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,250 | 1,200 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,220 | 2,225 |
| Overall width (mm) | 860 | 855 |
| Seat height (mm) | 935 | 890 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 315 | 260 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 8 | 9.84 |
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