Comparison of Husqvarna SM 450RR 2008 and Kawasaki KX 250F 2014 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Husqvarna SM 450RR 2008 × |  Kawasaki KX 250F 2014 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2008 | 2014 |
| Make | Husqvarna | Kawasaki |
| Model | Husqvarna SM 450RR | Kawasaki KX 250F |
| Category | Super motard | Cross / motocross |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection. Electronic fuel injection | Injection. DFI with 43mm Keihin throttle body and dual injectors |
| Displacement (cm³) | 449 | 249 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | - | Chain |
| Bore (mm) | 97 | 77 |
| Stroke (mm) | 60.8 | 53.6 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 5-speed |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | - | Digital DC-CDI |
| Clutch | Wet multiplate type, hydraulic control | - |
| Lubrication system | Dry sump with two oil pump rotor and cartridge filter | - |
| Compression | 12.9:1 | 13.8:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Upside-down telescopic hydraulic adjustable fork (diam.45mm) | 48mm inverted Showa SFF telescopic fork with 40-way spring preload adjustability and 22 position compression and 20 position rebound damping adjustabi |
| Rear suspension | Progressive ´soft damp´ with hydraulic single shock absorber | Uni-Trak linkage system and Showa shock with 9 position low-speed and stepless high-speed compression damping |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Radial-mounted 4 piston calipers | Single disc. Petal disc with 2-piston caliper |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. 2-piston calipers | Single disc. Petal disc with single-piston caliper |
| Diameter (mm) | 240 | 240 |
| Frame type | TIG welded frame with adjustable steering head. | Aluminum perimeter |
| Front tyre | 120/70-17 | 80/100-21 |
| Rear tyre | 150/60-17 | 100/90-19 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | - | 28.7 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | - |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,495 | 1,476 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | - | 106 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,190 | 2,169 |
| Seat height (mm) | 915 | 945 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 270 | 330 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 9.2 | 6.09 |
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