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Professional rider on a closed course.
Professional rider on a closed course.
MODEL SPECS |
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| Engine Management Technology |
| Chassis Management Technology |
| Engine | 4-stroke single, DOHC, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 449cc |
| Bore x Stroke | 96.0 x 62.1mm |
| Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 |
| Fuel System | DFI® with 44mm Keihin throttle body |
| Ignition | Digital CDI with 3 Coupler Options |
| Transmission | 5-speed, return shift, with wet multi-disc manual clutch and hydraulic clutch actuation |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension / Wheel Travel | 49mm inverted telescopic coil-spring fork with 16-way compression damping and 16-way rebound damping/12.0 in |
| Rear Suspension / Wheel Travel | Uni-Trak® gas charged shock with piggyback reservoir with dual-range (4 turns stepless high speed/19-way low-speed) compression damping, 22-way rebound damping and adjustable preload/12.1 in |
| Front Tire | 80/100-21 |
| Rear Tire | 120/90-18 |
| Front Brakes | Single semi-floating 270mm Braking® petal disc with dual-piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Single 240mm Braking® petal disc with single-piston caliper |
| Frame Type | Aluminum perimeter |
| Rake/Trail | 27.6°/4.7 in |
| Overall Length | 86.0 in |
| Overall Width | 32.3 in |
| Overall Height | 49.8 in |
| Ground Clearance | 13.2 in |
| Seat Height | 37.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 235.8 lb without fuel / 246.0 lb* |
| Fuel Capacity | 1.64 gal |
| Wheelbase | 58.5 in |
| Color Choices | Lime Green |
| Warranty | Not Available |
*Curb weight includes all necessary materials and fluids to operate correctly, full tank of fuel (more than 90 percent capacity) and tool kit (if supplied).
KAWASAKI CARES: Read Owner’s Manual and all on-product warnings. Always wear a helmet, eye protection and proper apparel. Never ride under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Adhere to the maintenance schedule in your Owner’s Manual. ©2025 Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
Specifications subject to change.
Designed to assist riders by optimizing acceleration from a stop, KLCM electronically manages engine output to minimize wheel spin when moving off. With the clutch lever pulled in and the system activated, engine speed is limited to a determined speed while the rider holds the throttle open. Once the rider releases the clutch lever to engage the clutch, engine speed is allowed to increase, but power is regulated to minimize wheel spin and help keep the front wheel on the ground. The system disengages automatically once a predetermined speed has been reached, or when the rider shifts into third gear. Depending on the model, riders can choose from multiple modes, each offering a progressively greater level of intrusion.
KLCM (Kawasaki Launch Control Mode)
