Honda CRF450R vs Kawasaki KX 450 Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	Rugged off-road hardware Nimble handling Read More	Light and agile to handle Well-tuned suspension for off-road riding Read More
Things we don't like	Very expensive Stiff ride quality Read More	Not legal for streets Tall seat height trouble for short riders Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	450 cc	449 cc
Fuel Tank Capacity	6.3 L	6.2 L
Engine Type	Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled, SOHC Engine	Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled Engine
Compression Ratio	13.5:1	12.5:1
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Exhaust Pipes	Single Exhaust	Single Exhaust
Bore X Stroke	96 mm x 62.1 mm	96.0 mm x 62.1 mm
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
No. Of Cylinder	1	1
Valve Configuration	SOHC	DOHC
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate	Wet, Multi-Disc
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Injection Type	--	Fuel Injection
Valves Per Cylinder	--	4
Fuel Consumption	--	25 kmpl

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Dimension

Category	Off Road	Off Road
Wheel Base	1481 mm	1480 mm
Seat Height	965 mm	955 mm
Height	1267 mm	1265 mm
Width	827 mm	820 mm
Seating Capacity	1	1
Ground Clearance	336 mm	340 mm
Kerb Weight	111 kg	110.1 kg
Length	2182 mm	2185 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Type	Gasoline	Gasoline
Fuel Supply System	PGM-FI	--

Electrical

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

Wheels & Tyres

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

Chassis & Suspension

Rear Suspension	Pro-Link	Spring Preload
Front Suspension	Telescopic Fork	Inverted Fork

Gear & Transmission

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

Safety & Security

Pass Switch	Yes	No
Back Rest	No	No
Launch Control	No	No
Leg Guards	No	No
Shutter Lock	No	No
Side Reflectors	Yes	--
Engine Immobilizer	No	--
Anti-Theft Alarm	No	--
Central Locking	No	--
ABS	--	No
Engine Check Warning	--	No
Traction Control	--	No
Riding Modes	--	Off Road Off Road

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Console

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

Chassis & Suspension

Chrome Garnish	No	Yes
Electronic Suspension Adjustment	No	--
Side Wings	Yes	Yes
Seat Type	Single Seat Single Seat	Single Seat Single Seat

Electrical

Accessory Outlet	No	No
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	No

Brake

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

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	No	No
Cruise Control	No	No