| Attribute | Highland 450 MX 2009 × | Kawasaki KX 450 F × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2009 | 2006 |
| Make | Highland | Kawasaki |
| Model | Highland 450 MX | Kawasaki KX 450 F |
| Category | Cross / motocross | Cross / motocross |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection | Carburettor. Keihin FCR40 |
| Displacement (cm³) | 449 | 449 |
| Power (kw) | 41.2 | - |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 51.1 | - |
| Bore (mm) | 96 | 96 |
| Stroke (mm) | 62.1 | 62.1 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 4-speed |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | Highland integrated engine management system with ignition coil fitted directly on the spark plug | Multi-Map Digital CDI with |
| Clutch | Lubricated multi disk | - |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump, filter, pressure lubricated crankshaft and gearbox | - |
| Compression | 12.2:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Öhlins/Marzocchi | 38mm leading axle, air-adjustable preload / 9.1 in. |
| Rear suspension | Öhlins | Uni-Trak® with Adjustable Preload, 22-Way (Low Speed)/ Stepless (High Speed) Compression Adjustment, 22-Way Rebound Damping Adjustment |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Brembo double piston floating caliper | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Brembo floating caliper | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 220 | 240 |
| Frame type | Hy-Tens. VTS OUTOKUMPU Stailnless steel | - |
| Front tyre | - | 90/90-21 |
| Rear tyre | - | 120/80-19 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | - | 27.1 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | - |
| Color options | - |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,485 | 1,486 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 103 | 99 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.4 | - |
| Seat height (mm) | 998 | 965 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 350 | 345 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 7 | 7.19 |