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Year
2008
Year
2008
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Generic Type (Primary)
Cruiser
Generic Type (Primary)
Off-Road
Make
Kawasaki
Make
Kawasaki
Display Name
Vulcan® 900 Custom
Display Name
KLX(TM) 450R
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Introduction Year
2007
Introduction Year
2008
Model Type
-
Model Type
Off-Road
MSRP
-
MSRP
$7,299
Warranty
-
Warranty
6
Insurance
-
Insurance
Finance
-
Finance
Price
Standard
Price
-
MSRP
$7,399
MSRP
-
Warranty (Months/Condition)
12 / Limited
Warranty (Months/Condition)
6 / Limited
Battery Warranty (Months)
-
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Engine
Standard
Engine
-
Engine Type
V Twin
Engine Type
Single-Cylinder
Cylinders
2
Cylinders
1
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Torque RPM
3500
Torque RPM
-
Cooling
Liquid / Air
Cooling
Liquid
Valves
8
Valves
4
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valve Configuration
SOHC
Valve Configuration
DOHC
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
Compression Ratio
12:1
Starter
Electric
Starter
Electric / Kick
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Carburetion
Standard
Carburetion
-
Carburetion Brand
Keihin
Carburetion Brand
Keihin
Fuel Injector
Yes
Fuel Injector
No
Carburetor
No
Carburetor
Yes
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Carburetion Type
Carburetor
Torque (Nm)
82
Torque (Nm)
-
Bore (mm/in)
88 / 3.47
Bore (mm/in)
96 / 3.78
Stroke (in/mm)
2.92 / 74.2
Stroke (in/mm)
-
Displacement (cc/ci)
903 / 55.1
Displacement (cc/ci)
449 / 27.4
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
34
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
-
Stroke (mm/in)
-
Stroke (mm/in)
62.1 / 2.45
Number Of Carburetors
-
Number Of Carburetors
1
Carburetor Size (mm)
-
Carburetor Size (mm)
40
Transmission
Standard
Transmission
-
Transmission Type
Manual
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
5
Number Of Speeds
5
Reverse
No
Reverse
No
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Belt
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Chain
Overdrive
-
Overdrive
Yes
Dimensions
Standard
Dimensions
-
Weight
Standard
Weight
-
Capacities
Standard
Capacities
-
Performance
Standard
Performance
-
Length (in/mm)
94.7 / 2405.4
Length (in/mm)
-
Width (in/mm)
35.2 / 894.1
Width (in/mm)
-
Height (in/mm)
44.1 / 1120.1
Height (in/mm)
-
Wheelbase (in/mm)
64.8 / 1645.9
Wheelbase (in/mm)
-
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
549 / 249
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
-
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
5.3 / 20.1
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
-
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
1.64
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
-
Construction
Standard
Construction
-
Frame
Steel
Frame
Aluminum
Foot Pegs
Standard
Foot Pegs
-
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Foot Peg Location
Driver
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
No
Hand Grips
Standard
Hand Grips
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Exterior Guards
Standard
Exterior Guards
-
Brush Guard
No
Brush Guard
-
Chain Guard
No
Chain Guard
-
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Fork Guards
Yes
Fork Guards
No
Hand Guards
No
Hand Guards
-
Heel Guards
No
Heel Guards
-
Light Guard
No
Light Guard
No
Exterior Covers
Standard
Exterior Covers
-
Side Cover
Yes
Side Cover
Yes
Front Fender
Standard
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Stand
Standard
Stand
-
Stand Type
Kick
Stand Type
Kick
Body Material
-
Body Material
Plastic
Engine Case Guard
-
Engine Case Guard
Yes
Saddle Bag Guard
-
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Belt Guard
-
Belt Guard
No
Exhaust Guard
-
Exhaust Guard
Yes
Top Crown
-
Top Crown
Standard
Skid Plate
-
Skid Plate
Standard
Steering Control
Handlebar
Steering Control
Handlebar
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Type
Inverted Fork
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
No
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
No
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Steering Damper
No
Steering Damper
No
Rear Suspension Brand Name
UNI-TRAK®
Rear Suspension Brand Name
UNI-TRAK(R)
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Air Adjustable
No
Air Adjustable
No
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.6 / 41
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.9 / 48
Front Travel (in/mm)
5.9 / 149.9
Front Travel (in/mm)
12 / 304.8
Rear Travel (in/mm)
4.1 / 104.1
Rear Travel (in/mm)
12.4 / 315
Front Suspension Brand Name
-
Front Suspension Brand Name
Kabaya
Rear Suspension Material
-
Rear Suspension Material
Aluminum
Wheels
Standard
Wheels
-
Wheels Composition
Steel
Wheels Composition
-
Tires
Standard
Tires
-
Front Tire Width
80
Front Tire Width
-
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
90
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
-
Front Wheel Diameter
21
Front Wheel Diameter
-
Rear Tire Width
180
Rear Tire Width
-
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
-
Rear Wheel Diameter
15
Rear Wheel Diameter
-
Front Tire (Full Spec)
80/90 R21
Front Tire (Full Spec)
-
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
180/70 R15
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
-
Brakes
Standard
Brakes
-
Front Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.8 / 300
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
9.9 / 250
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
10.6 / 270
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
9.5 / 240
Seat Type
One-Piece
Seat Type
One-Piece
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Seat Location
Driver
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Material
Vinyl
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
No
Folding
No
Folding
No
Seat Specifications
Standard
Seat Specifications
-
Number Of Seats
2
Number Of Seats
1
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Grab Rail or Strap
-
Seat Height (in/mm)
27 / 685.8
Seat Height (in/mm)
37 / 939.8
Backrest Logo Plate
-
Backrest Logo Plate
No
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Fuel Level Warning
Standard
Fuel Level Warning
-
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Fuel Level Warning Type
-
Temperature Warning
Standard
Temperature Warning
-
Temperature Warning Type
Light
Temperature Warning Type
-
Clock
-
Clock
Standard
Storage Cover
Optional
Storage Cover
-
Type
Halogen
Type
-
Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight Mounts
-
Headlight Mounts
Standard
Light Type
-
Light Type
Halogen
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Rearview Mirrors
-
Windshield
Optional
Windshield
-
Paint
Standard
Paint
-
Wheels Composition
-
Wheels Composition
Steel
Tube / Tubeless
-
Tube / Tubeless
Tubed
Front Tire Width
-
Front Tire Width
80
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
-
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
100
Front Wheel Diameter
-
Front Wheel Diameter
21
Rear Tire Width
-
Rear Tire Width
110
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
-
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
100
Rear Wheel Diameter
-
Rear Wheel Diameter
18
Front Tire (Full Spec)
-
Front Tire (Full Spec)
80/100 R21
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
-
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
110/100 R18
Length (ft)
-
Length (ft)
7.15
Width (in/mm)
-
Width (in/mm)
32.3 / 820.4
Height (in/mm)
-
Height (in/mm)
49.4 / 1254.8
Wheelbase (in/mm)
-
Wheelbase (in/mm)
58.3 / 1480.8
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
-
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
12.6 / 320
Length (ft/ft)
-
Length (ft/ft)
7
Length (ft/in)
-
Length (ft/in)
1.8
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
-
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
253.5 / 115
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
-
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
2.1 / 7.9
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
-
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
1.77
Metallic
-
Metallic
No
Decal Kit
-
Decal Kit
Standard
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