Kawasaki KX 250 vs Kawasaki KX 450 Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	Superb suspension and ergonomics Lightweight chassis Strong brakes Read More	Light and agile to handle Well-tuned suspension for off-road riding Read More
Things we don't like	Lacks low-end power No pillion carrying High price 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	6.2 L	6.2 L
Compression Ratio	14.1:1	12.5:1
Bore X Stroke	78.0 mm x 52.2 mm	96.0 mm x 62.1 mm
Engine Type	Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled Engine	Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled Engine
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Disc	Wet, Multi-Disc
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Injection Type	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Exhaust Pipes	Single Exhaust	Single Exhaust
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
No. Of Cylinder	1	1
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Fuel Consumption	25 kmpl	25 kmpl

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Dimension

Category	Off Road	Off Road
Height	1265 mm	1265 mm
Kerb Weight	107.3 kg	110.1 kg
Ground Clearance	335 mm	340 mm
Seat Height	950 mm	955 mm
Wheel Base	1485 mm	1480 mm
Length	2180 mm	2185 mm
Seating Capacity	1	1
Width	820 mm	820 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Type	Gasoline	Gasoline

Electrical

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

Gear & Transmission

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

Wheels & Tyres

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

Chassis & Suspension

Rear Suspension	Spring Preload	Spring Preload
Front Suspension	Inverted Fork	Inverted Fork

Safety & Security

ABS	No	No
Pass Switch	No	No
Back Rest	No	No
Launch Control	No	No
Leg Guards	No	No
Engine Check Warning	No	No
Riding Modes	Off Road Off Road	Off Road Off Road
Shutter Lock	No	No
Traction Control	No	No

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Console

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

Brake

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

Electrical

Adjustable Headlights	No	No
Accessory Outlet	No	No

Chassis & Suspension

Side Wings	Yes	Yes
Chrome Garnish	Yes	Yes
Seat Type	Single Seat Single Seat	Single Seat Single Seat

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	No	No
Cruise Control	No	No