Comparison of Kawasaki KX 450F 2017 and Kawasaki KX 450F 2016 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Kawasaki KX 450F 2017 × |  Kawasaki KX 450F 2016 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2017 | 2016 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
| Model | Kawasaki KX 450F | Kawasaki KX 450F |
| 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. 43mm Keihin throttle body | Injection. DFI with 43mm Keihin throttle body |
| 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 | 5-speed |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | Digital DC-CDI | Digital DC-CDI |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc | - |
| Lubrication system | Forced lubrication, semi and #8209;dry sump | - |
| Compression | 12.8:1 | 12.5:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 49 mm inverted Separate Function front Fork Air - Triple Air Chamber (SFF-Air TAC). Compression damping: 22-way. Rebound damping: 20-way | 48mm inverted, Kayaba PSF with DLC coated sliders, 22-position compression and 20-position rebound dampening adjustment |
| Rear suspension | Uni-Trak. Compression damping: 19-way (low-speed), 4-turns or more (high-speed). Rebound damping: 22-way. Spring preload: Fully adjustable | UNI-TRAK linkage system and Kayaba shock with 50mm piston, 22-position low-speed and stepless high-speed compression dampening |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Petal disc with 2-piston caliper | Single disc. Petal disc with 2-piston caliper |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Petal disc with single-piston caliper | Single disc. Petal disc with single-piston caliper |
| Diameter (mm) | 240 | 240 |
| Frame type | Perimeter, aluminium | Aluminum perimeter |
| Front tyre | 80/100-21 | 80/100-21 |
| Rear tyre | 120/80-19 | 120/80-19 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 305 | 315 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 305 | 315 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 26.9 | 26.9 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Kick | - |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,495 | 1,481 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 108.8 | 108.7 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,280 | 1,275 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,195 | 2,179 |
| Overall width (mm) | 820 | 820 |
| Seat height (mm) | 950 | 955 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 335 | 330 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 6.21 | 6.21 |
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