Comparisons / Comparison of Kawasaki KX 450F 2015 and Yamaha WR450F 2011

Comparison of Kawasaki KX 450F 2015 and Yamaha WR450F 2011 [S]ave

Attribute
Yamaha WR450F 2011 ×
Kawasaki KX 450F 2015 ×
General
Production from (year)20112015
MakeYamahaKawasaki
ModelYamaha WR450FKawasaki KX 450F
CategoryEnduro / offroadCross / motocross
Engine and transmission
Engine typeSingle cylinder, four-strokeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Valves per cylinder-4
Fuel systemCarburettor. Keihin FCR 39Injection. DFI with 43mm Keihin throttle body
Engine detailsFive titanium valves-
Displacement (cm³)449449
Cooling systemLiquidLiquid
Transmission type,final driveChainChain
Bore (mm)9596
Stroke (mm)63.462.1
Gearbox5-speed5-speed
Fuel controlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionCDIDigital DC-CDI
Compression12.3:112.5:1
Chassis
Front suspensionInverted fork48mm inverted, Kayaba PSF with DLC coated sliders, 22-position compression and 20-position rebound dampening adjustment
Rear suspensionSingle shockUNI-TRAK linkage system and Kayaba shock with 50mm piston, 22-position low-speed and stepless high-speed compression dampening
Front brakesSingle disc. WaveSingle disc. Petal disc with 2-piston caliper
Rear brakesSingle disc. WaveSingle disc. Petal disc with single-piston caliper
Diameter (mm)245240
Frame type-Aluminum perimeter
Front tyre80/100-M2180/100-21
Rear tyre110/100-M18120/80-19
Front wheel travel (mm)300315
Rear wheel travel (mm)305315
Rake (fork angle) (degree)-26.9
Other
StarterElectric-
Color options
  • blue/white
  • lime green
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)1,4861,481
Kerb weight (kg)121.1112.5
Overall height (mm)1,3001,275
Overall length (mm)2,1742,179
Overall width (mm)826820
Seat height (mm)980955
Ground clearance (mm)366330
Performance
Fuel capacity (l)7.956.21



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