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Model Type
Off-Road
Model Type
Cruiser
MSRP
$7,749
MSRP
$14,399
Warranty
0
Warranty
24
Insurance
Insurance
Finance
Finance
Generic Type (Primary)
Off-Road
Generic Type (Primary)
Cruiser
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Introduction Year
2009
Introduction Year
2009
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Display Name
KX(TM) 450F Monster Energy
Display Name
Vulcan(R) 1700 Nomad
Year
2009
Year
2009
Make
Kawasaki
Make
Kawasaki
Engine Type
Single-Cylinder
Engine Type
V Twin
Cylinders
1
Cylinders
2
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Cooling
Liquid
Cooling
Liquid
Valves
4
Valves
8
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valve Configuration
DOHC
Valve Configuration
SOHC
Bore (mm/in)
96 / 3.78
Bore (mm/in)
102 / 4.02
Stroke (mm/in)
62.1 / 2.45
Stroke (mm/in)
104 / 4.09
Displacement (cc/ci)
449 / 27.4
Displacement (cc/ci)
1700 / 103.7
Compression Ratio
12.5:1
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
Starter
Kick
Starter
Electric
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Type
Gas
Carburetion Brand
Keihin
Carburetion Brand
-
Fuel Injector
Yes
Fuel Injector
Yes
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
43
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
42
Carburetor
No
Carburetor
No
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)
-
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)
108 / 146.4
Torque RPM
-
Torque RPM
2750
Transmission Type
Manual
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
5
Number Of Speeds
6
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Chain
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Belt
Reverse
No
Reverse
No
Overdrive
-
Overdrive
Yes
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Tube / Tubeless
Tubed
Tube / Tubeless
Tubeless
Front Tire Width
90
Front Tire Width
130
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
100
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
90
Front Wheel Diameter
21
Front Wheel Diameter
16
Rear Tire Width
120
Rear Tire Width
170
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
80
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Rear Wheel Diameter
19
Rear Wheel Diameter
16
Front Tire (Full Spec)
90/100 R21
Front Tire (Full Spec)
130/90 R16
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
120/80 R19
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
170/70 R16
Front Brake Type
Disc
Front Brake Type
Dual Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
9.9 / 250
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.8 / 300
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
9.5 / 240
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.8 / 300
Front Suspension Type
Inverted Fork
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.9 / 48
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.8 / 43
Front Travel (in/mm)
12.4 / 315
Front Travel (in/mm)
5.5 / 139.7
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
No
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
No
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Front Suspension Brand Name
Kabaya
Front Suspension Brand Name
-
Steering Damper
No
Steering Damper
No
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Travel (in/mm)
12.4 / 315
Rear Travel (in/mm)
3.1 / 78.7
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
No
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
2
Rear Suspension Brand Name
UNI-TRAK(R)
Rear Suspension Brand Name
-
Rear Suspension Material
Aluminum
Rear Suspension Material
Steel
Air Adjustable
No
Air Adjustable
Yes
Steering Control
Handlebar
Steering Control
Handlebar
Length (ft)
7.17
Length (ft)
8.2
Width (in/mm)
32.3 / 820.4
Width (in/mm)
40.4 / 1026.2
Height (in/mm)
50.4 / 1280.2
Height (in/mm)
57.7 / 1465.6
Wheelbase (in/mm)
58.3 / 1480.8
Wheelbase (in/mm)
65.6 / 1666.2
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
13.4 / 340.4
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
-
Length (ft/ft)
7
Length (ft/ft)
8
Length (ft/in)
2
Length (ft/in)
2.4
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
247.2 / 112.1
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
-
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
1.8 / 6.8
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
5.3 / 20.1
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
1.82
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
-
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
-
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
833.5 / 378.1
Performance
-
Performance
Standard
Seat Type
One-Piece
Seat Type
Two-Piece
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
No
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Location
Driver
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Folding
No
Folding
No
Seat Height (in/mm)
38 / 965.2
Seat Height (in/mm)
28.7 / 729
Number Of Seats
1
Number Of Seats
2
Backrest Logo Plate
No
Backrest Logo Plate
-
Detachable Passenger Seat
-
Detachable Passenger Seat
Standard
Backrest Type
-
Backrest Type
Detachable
Backrest Location
-
Backrest Location
Passenger
Lumbar Adjustment
-
Lumbar Adjustment
No
Grab Rail or Strap
-
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Frame
Aluminum
Frame
Steel
Body Material
Plastic
Body Material
-
Hand Grips
Standard
Hand Grips
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Driver
Foot Peg Location
-
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
-
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Engine Case Guard
Yes
Engine Case Guard
Yes
Fork Guards
Yes
Fork Guards
Yes
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Belt Guard
No
Belt Guard
No
Exhaust Guard
Yes
Exhaust Guard
-
Light Guard
No
Light Guard
No
Side Cover
Yes
Side Cover
Yes
Front Fender
Standard
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Stand Type
Kick
Stand Type
Kick
Handlebars
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Skid Plate
Standard
Skid Plate
-
Floor Board Location
-
Floor Board Location
Driver and Passenger
Chain Guard
-
Chain Guard
No
Tank Guard
-
Tank Guard
No
Hand Guards
-
Hand Guards
No
Brush Guard
-
Brush Guard
No
Top Crown
-
Top Crown
Standard
Wind Deflector
-
Wind Deflector
Standard
License Plate
-
License Plate
Standard
Warranty (Months)
0
Warranty (Months)
-
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Warranty (Months/Condition)
-
Warranty (Months/Condition)
24 / Limited
Metallic
No
Metallic
-
Decal Kit
Standard
Decal Kit
-
Paint
-
Paint
Standard
Adjustable Levers
Standard
Adjustable Levers
-
Cruise Control
-
Cruise Control
Standard
Handlebar Lock
-
Handlebar Lock
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
-
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Clock
-
Clock
Standard
Trip Odometer
-
Trip Odometer
Standard
Trip Computer
-
Trip Computer
Standard
Speedometer
-
Speedometer
Standard
Fuel Level Warning Type
-
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Saddle Bag Mounts
-
Saddle Bag Mounts
Standard
Windshield Mounts
-
Windshield Mounts
Standard
Folding
-
Folding
Yes
Windshield Lowers
-
Windshield Lowers
Yes
Height Adjustable
-
Height Adjustable
Yes
Tinted
-
Tinted
Yes
Height
-
Height
High
Side Case Material
-
Side Case Material
Vinyl
Number Of Side Cases
-
Number Of Side Cases
2
Hard Side Case Capacity (gal/l)
-
Hard Side Case Capacity (gal/l)
8.6 / 38
Location
-
Location
Left and Right Side
Side Storage Mount
-
Side Storage Mount
Standard
Underseat Storage
-
Underseat Storage
Standard
Lockable Storage
-
Lockable Storage
Standard
Helmet Locks
-
Helmet Locks
Standard
Helmet Storage
-
Helmet Storage
Standard
Headlight Mounts
-
Headlight Mounts
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
-
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
-
Headlight (s)
Standard
Light Type
-
Light Type
Halogen
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