2008 Kawasaki KLX™ 450R

2008 Kawasaki KLX™ 450R pictures, prices, information, and specifications.
Model Type
Off-Road
MSRP
$7,299
Warranty
6
Insurance
Finance
Generic Type (Primary)
Off-Road
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Introduction Year
2008
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Display Name
KLX(TM) 450R
Year
2008
Make
Kawasaki
Engine Type
Single-Cylinder
Cylinders
1
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Cooling
Liquid
Valves
4
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valve Configuration
DOHC
Bore (mm/in)
96 / 3.78
Stroke (mm/in)
62.1 / 2.45
Displacement (cc/ci)
449 / 27.4
Compression Ratio
12:1
Starter
Electric / Kick
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Fuel Type
Gas
Carburetion Brand
Keihin
Fuel Injector
No
Carburetor
Yes
Number Of Carburetors
1
Carburetor Size (mm)
40
Carburetion Type
Carburetor
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
5
Overdrive
Yes
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Chain
Reverse
No
Wheels Composition
Steel
Tube / Tubeless
Tubed
Front Tire Width
80
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
100
Front Wheel Diameter
21
Rear Tire Width
110
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
100
Rear Wheel Diameter
18
Front Tire (Full Spec)
80/100 R21
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
110/100 R18
Front Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
9.9 / 250
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
9.5 / 240
Front Suspension Type
Inverted Fork
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.9 / 48
Front Travel (in/mm)
12 / 304.8
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
No
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Front Suspension Brand Name
Kabaya
Steering Damper
No
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Travel (in/mm)
12.4 / 315
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Rear Suspension Brand Name
UNI-TRAK(R)
Rear Suspension Material
Aluminum
Air Adjustable
No
Steering Control
Handlebar
Length (ft)
7.15
Width (in/mm)
32.3 / 820.4
Height (in/mm)
49.4 / 1254.8
Wheelbase (in/mm)
58.3 / 1480.8
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
12.6 / 320
Length (ft/ft)
7
Length (ft/in)
1.8
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
253.5 / 115
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
2.1 / 7.9
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
1.77
Seat Type
One-Piece
Adjustable
No
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Location
Driver
Folding
No
Seat Height (in/mm)
37 / 939.8
Number Of Seats
1
Backrest Logo Plate
No
Frame
Aluminum
Body Material
Plastic
Hand Grips
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Driver
Adjustable
No
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Engine Case Guard
Yes
Fork Guards
No
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Belt Guard
No
Exhaust Guard
Yes
Light Guard
No
Side Cover
Yes
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Top Crown
Standard
Stand Type
Kick
Handlebars
Standard
Skid Plate
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Clock
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Warranty (Months/Condition)
6 / Limited
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Headlight Mounts
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Light Type
Halogen
Metallic
No
Decal Kit
Standard
User Reviews
1 review
  • KLX 450R
    By  (I am an Owner) on May 20, 2010

    I like the bike but need to find a cure for over heating in the really tight stuff. The bike needs to be ging forward to keep air going through the rads. Keep the battery on a charge when not in use, it goes flat quickly.

    First gear is a little low. On/off throttle is a little abrupt. ...

    I don't like the rubber mounts for the bars. They move out of allignment if you tip over or bounce a hand guard of a tree. Give them a bump to move them back but you should not have to.

    The ride is very smooth over most surfaces at most speeds. Once moving it feels lighter than it is. Plenty of power for most people. Easy to ride.

    It will pull you up any hill. Good feel from the brakes.

    With a few tweeks it would be a fantastic machine, but you shouildn't have to fix the issues listed above.

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