| Attribute | Kawasaki KX 450F Leo Vince × | Kawasaki KLX450R 2012 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2012 | 2012 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
| Model | Kawasaki KX 450F Leo Vince | Kawasaki KLX450R |
| Category | Cross / motocross | Enduro / offroad |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. 43mm Keihin throttle body | Carburettor. Keihin FCR40 |
| Displacement (cm³) | 449 | 449 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Bore (mm) | 96 | 96 |
| Stroke (mm) | 62.1 | 62.1 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 6-speed |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | Digital DC-CDI | Digital AC-CDI |
| Lubrication system | - | Forced lubrication, semi and #8209;dry sump |
| Compression | 12.5:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 48 mm upside-down AOS-type telescopic fork Compression damping: 22-way Rebound damping: 20-way | 48 mm upside-down AOStype telescopic fork with |
| Rear suspension | Uni-Trak Compression damping: 22-way (low-speed), 2-turns or more (high-speed) Rebound damping: 22-way Spring preload: Fully adjustable | Uni-Trak with 22-way low-speed, 2 turns or more high speed compression damping, 22 way rebound damping and adjustable spring preload |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Dual-piston | Single disc. Semi-floating petal disc, dual piston caliper |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc. Petal disc, single piston caliper |
| Diameter (mm) | 240 | 240 |
| Frame type | Perimeter, aluminium | Perimeter, aluminium |
| Front tyre | 90/100-21 | 80/100-21 |
| Rear tyre | 120/80-19 | 120/90-18 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 314 | 305 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 315 | 315 |
| Trail (mm) | 113 | 122 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 26.7 | 28 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Kick | Electric & kick |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,481 | 1,480 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 113 | 126 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,280 | 1,250 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,184 | 2,175 |
| Overall width (mm) | 820 | 820 |
| Seat height (mm) | 960 | 935 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 335 | 315 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 6.2 | 8 |