Honda CRF250RX vs Kawasaki KX 450 Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	High-performance engine Lightweight and durable design Electric starter   Read More	Light and agile to handle Well-tuned suspension for off-road riding Read More
Things we don't like	More expensive than other similar off-road motorcycles  High maintenance cost Read More	Not legal for streets Tall seat height trouble for short riders Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	249 cc	449 cc
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	8 L	6.2 L
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate	Wet, Multi-Disc
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Bore X Stroke	79 mm x 50.9 mm	96.0 mm x 62.1 mm
Engine Type	Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled, DOHC Engine	Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled Engine
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
No. Of Cylinder	1	1
Exhaust Pipes	Single Exhaust	Single Exhaust
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Compression Ratio	--	12.5:1
Injection Type	--	Fuel Injection

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Dimension

Category	Off Road	Off Road
Seating Capacity	1	1
Wheel Base	1477 mm	1480 mm
Ground Clearance	335 mm	340 mm
Height	1281 mm	1265 mm
Kerb Weight	108 kg	110.1 kg
Length	2176 mm	2185 mm
Seat Height	964 mm	955 mm
Width	839 mm	820 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Type	Gasoline	Gasoline

Wheels & Tyres

Tyre Type	Radial	Radial
Front Tyre	90/90 R21	80/100 R21
Front Wheel Size	R21	R21
Rear Wheel Size	R18	R19
Rear Tyre	110/110 R18	120/80 R19

Gear & Transmission

Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Gear Box	5-Speed	5-Speed

Chassis & Suspension

Rear Suspension	Swing Arm	Spring Preload
Front Suspension	USD Fork	Inverted Fork

Electrical

Battery Voltage	--	12 V
Battery Charge Time	--	No
Charger Type	--	No

Safety & Security

Pass Switch	No	No
Shutter Lock	No	No
Side Reflectors	No	--
Back Rest	No	No
Launch Control	No	No
Leg Guards	No	No
Engine Check Warning	No	No
Stability Control	No	--
Riding Modes	Off Road Off Road	Off Road Off Road
Engine Immobilizer	No	--
Wheel Lock Front/back	No	--
Anti-Theft Alarm	No	--
ABS	--	No
Traction Control	--	No

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Console

Navigator	No	No
Tripmeter	No	No
Side Stand Indicator	No	No
Speedometer	Digital Digital	--
Tachometer	No	No
Oil Change Indicator	--	No

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Electrical

Accessory Outlet	No	No
Indicator Light	Yes	--
Adjustable Headlights	--	No

Differentiating Features

Cruise Control	No	No
Height Adjustable Seats	No	No

Chassis & Suspension

Seat Type	Single Seat Single Seat	Single Seat Single Seat
Body Frame Type	Aluminum Twin-Spar Aluminum Twin-Spar	--
Chrome Garnish	No	Yes
Side Wings	Yes	Yes

Brake

Front Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc
Rear Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc