Comparison of Kawasaki KX 450 F and Sherco 450 SEF-R 2014 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Sherco 450 SEF-R 2014 × |  Kawasaki KX 450 F × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2014 | 2006 |
| Make | Sherco | Kawasaki |
| Model | Sherco 450 SEF-R | Kawasaki KX 450 F |
| Category | Enduro / offroad | Cross / motocross |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection. Synerject digital electronic fuel injection | Carburettor. Keihin FCR40 |
| Displacement (cm³) | 449.5 | 449 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Bore (mm) | 95 | 96 |
| Stroke (mm) | 63.4 | 62.1 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 4-speed |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | Shihlin alternator 220 W | Multi-Map Digital CDI with |
| Clutch | Hydraulically activated multidisc in oil bath | - |
| Compression | - | 12.0:1 |
| Exhaust system | Stainless steel header pipe, aluminum muffler with catalytic converter meets Euro 3 stds. | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | SACHS «OR » telescopic fork, 48 mm tubes rebound and compression adjustable 300 mm of travel | 38mm leading axle, air-adjustable preload / 9.1 in. |
| Rear suspension | Sachs «OR » progressive, multiadjustable rear shock utilizing a linkage and rod system 320 mm of travel | Uni-Trak® with Adjustable Preload, 22-Way (Low Speed)/ Stepless (High Speed) Compression Adjustment, 22-Way Rebound Damping Adjustment |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 220 | 240 |
| Frame type | Double cradle Chrome-Molybdenum design | - |
| Front tyre | 1.60-21 | 90/90-21 |
| Rear tyre | 2.15-18 | 120/80-19 |
| Wheels | Aluminum rim, steel spokes and Michelin Enduro Competition tube type | - |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | - | 27.1 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | - |
| Color options | - |
|
| Electrical Voltage (V) | 12 | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,490 | 1,486 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 109 | 99 |
| Seat height (mm) | 950 | 965 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 355 | 345 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 8.5 | 7.19 |
| Battery capacity (Ah) | 4 | - |
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