Kawasaki KX 450 vs MotorStar MSX 125M Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	Light and agile to handle Well-tuned suspension for off-road riding Read More	Nimble handling Good performance from the engine Read More
Things we don't like	Not legal for streets Tall seat height trouble for short riders Read More	Questionable build quality and reliability Cramped for taller riders Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	449 cc	123.7 cc
Fuel Tank Capacity	6.2 L	10 L
Exhaust Pipes	Single Exhaust	Single Exhaust
Injection Type	Fuel Injection	--
Engine Type	Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled Engine	Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	--
Valve Configuration	DOHC	--
Valves Per Cylinder	4	--
No. Of Cylinder	1	1
Bore X Stroke	96.0 mm x 62.1 mm	54 mm x 54 mm
Compression Ratio	12.5:1	9.3:1
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Disc	Wet, Multi-Plate
Fuel Consumption	25 kmpl	--
Maximum Power	--	7.7 hp
Maximum Torque	--	8.5 Nm

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Dimension

Category	Off Road	Sport
Length	2185 mm	1785 mm
Seating Capacity	1	2
Seat Height	955 mm	--
Ground Clearance	340 mm	230 mm
Kerb Weight	110.1 kg	99 kg
Width	820 mm	740 mm
Height	1265 mm	1015 mm
Wheel Base	1480 mm	1200 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option	Electric	Kick & Electric
Fuel Type	Gasoline	Gasoline
Ignition System	--	CDI

Electrical

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

Wheels & Tyres

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

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension	Inverted Fork	Inverted Fork
Rear Suspension	Spring Preload	Monoshock

Gear & Transmission

Gear Box	5-Speed	--
Transmission Type	Manual	Manual

Safety & Security

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

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Console

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

Electrical

Adjustable Headlights	No	Yes
Accessory Outlet	No	No
Indicator Light	--	Yes
Tail Lamp	--	Bulb Bulb
Head Lamp	--	Halogen Halogen

Brake

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

Chassis & Suspension

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

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	No	No
Cruise Control	No	No