2019 Kawasaki KX450
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First Impressions: 2019 Kawasaki KX450
Can Kawasaki contend for the 2019 Shootout win? We think so...
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While we test a lot of "new" bikes every year, there are some that really fit the description of all-new well. This year, that label belongs to Kawasaki and the 2019 KX450. The list of parts that didn't change is much shorter than what actually changed as the bike got the biggest overhaul of its existence as it heads into the fifth generation platform. There's so much to talk about with this bike and there's a few ways we're going to give it to you. First off, check out the video below for our usual mix of action and a quite breakdown of what we thought after our first day on the bike. If you want to read all the tech, check this out (First Look: 2019 Kawasaki KX450) and if you want even more details on what we thought of the bike, we also have about 30 minutes of audio included below the video. With the extra time, we were able to talk about every aspect of the bike and each change a bit more thoroughly. Enjoy!

Video: First Impressions - 2019 Kawasaki KX450

Audio: Breaking Down the2019 Kawasaki KX450

Click play on the audio file below to get a thorough breakdown and opinions on the new machine.



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Specifications

Product
Kawasaki KX450
Model Year
2019
Engine Size
450cc
Engine Type
Four-Stroke
Engine Displacement
449cc
Bore x Stroke
96.0 x 62.1mm
Compression Ratio
12.5:1
Fuel System
DFI® with 44mm Keihin throttle body
Ignition
Digital CDI with electric start
Transmission
5-speed, return shift
Final Drive
Chain
Suspension Front
49mm inverted coil-spring telescopic fork with adjustable compression and rebound damping/12.0 in
Suspension Rear
Uni-Trak® with adjustable dual-range (high/low-speed) compression damping, adjustable rebound damping and adjustable preload/12.1 in
Brakes Front
Single semi-floating 270mm Braking® petal disc with dual-piston caliper
Brakes Rear
Single 250mm Braking® petal disc with single-piston caliper
Tires Front
80/100-21 Dunlop MX3S
Tires Rear
120/80-19 Dunlop MX3S
Overall Length
86.0 in
Overall Width
32.7 in
Overall Height
50.2 in
Seat Height
37.6 in
Wheelbase
58.5 in
Ground Clearance
13.4 in
Rake/Trail
27.6°/4.8 in
Fuel Capacity
1.64 gal
Curb Weight
232.3 lb without fuel
Features
 
Miscellaneous
 
Price
$9,299.00
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