Kawasaki KDX450 (1980-82)

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.

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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