Comparison of Kawasaki KX 450 F and KTM 505 SX F [S]ave
| Attribute |  Kawasaki KX 450 F × |  KTM 505 SX F × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2006 | 2007 |
| Make | Kawasaki | KTM |
| Model | Kawasaki KX 450 F | KTM 505 SX F |
| Category | Cross / motocross | Enduro / offroad |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | - |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Keihin FCR40 | Carburettor. Keihin MX FCR 41 |
| Displacement (cm³) | 449 | 477.5 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Bore (mm) | 96 | 100 |
| Stroke (mm) | 62.1 | 60.8 |
| Gearbox | 4-speed | 4-speed |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | Multi-Map Digital CDI with | Kokusan digital DC-CDI |
| Clutch | - | Wet multi-disc clutch, operated hydraulically |
| Lubrication system | - | Pressure lubrication |
| Compression | 12.0:1 | 12.5:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 38mm leading axle, air-adjustable preload / 9.1 in. | WP USD Ø 48 mm (1.89´) |
| Rear suspension | Uni-Trak® with Adjustable Preload, 22-Way (Low Speed)/ Stepless (High Speed) Compression Adjustment, 22-Way Rebound Damping Adjustment | 300 / 335 mm (11.81 / 13.19´) |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 240 | 220 |
| Frame type | - | Central double-cradle-type 25CrMo4 |
| Front tyre | 90/90-21 | 80/100-21 |
| Rear tyre | 120/80-19 | 110/90-19 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 27.1 | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | - | Electric |
| Color options |
| - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,486 | 1,475 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 99 | 104 |
| Seat height (mm) | 965 | 925 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 345 | 380 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 7.19 | 8.2 |
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