The Kawasaki KDX450 was a two-stroke, single cylinder motorcycle produced from 1980 to 1982. Its engine had a capacity of 433cc and a compression ratio of . A 36mm Mikuni induction system and CDI ignition powered the bike to a maximum power output of 45 hp at 6500 rpm and a maximum torque of 5.3 kgf-m at 6000 rpm. The KDX450 had a five-speed transmission and a chain final drive. Front suspension consisted of adjustable air forks with a wheel travel of 259mm, while the rear suspension was Uni-Trak with a wheel travel of 230mm. Drum brakes were used on both the front and rear wheels, and the front and rear tires were sized 3.50-21 and 5.00-18, respectively. The motorcycle had a wheelbase of 1520mm and a seat height of 945mm, with a ground clearance of 315mm, dry weight of 118kg, and fuel capacity of 12 liters.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Kawasaki KDX 450
| Year | 1980 – 82 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Two stroke, single cylinder. |
| Capacity | 433 cc / 26.4 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 83 x 82 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio | |
| Induction | 36mm Mikuni |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Starting | Kick |
| Max Power | 45 hp / 33.5 kW @ 6500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 5.3 kgf-m / 38.3 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension | Adjustable air forks |
| Front Wheel Travel | 259 mm / 10.2 in |
| Rear Suspension | Uni-Trak |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 230 mm / 9.1 in |
| Front Brakes | Drum |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| Front Tyre | 3.50 -21 |
| Rear Tyre | 5.00 -18 |
| Rear Tyre | 5.00 -18 |
| Wheelbase | 1520 mm / 59.8 in |
| Seat Height | 945mm / 37.2 in |
| Ground Clearance | 315mm / 12.4 in |
| Dry Weight | 118 kg / 260 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 12 Litres / 3.3 US gal |
