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2011 KAWASAKI KFX450R

(12/16/2010)

This Kawasaki did well in Dirt Wheels testing during 2010. It won our 450 cross-country shootout and then came back to win a modified motocross comparison. The KFX450R is a sport machine like none of the other 450s simply because it has reverse. That makes it a good cross-platform ATV that can deal with both track and trail.

2011 KAWASAKI KFX450R SPECS:

Engine type

Displacement
Fuel delivery
Starting
Transmission
Final drive
Fuel capacity
Wheelbase
Length/width/height
Ground clearance   Claimed wet weight
Suspension/
wheel travel:
Front
Rear
Brakes:
Front
Rear
Tires:
Front
Rear
Retail price

Liquid-cooled,
DOHC 4-stroke
449cc
EFI
Electric
5-speed w/reverse
Chain
2.6 gal.
49.4"
71.1"/46.1"/41.9"
4.3"
395 lb.

Dual A-arm/8.5"
Single shock/ 10.0"

Dual disc
Disc

21x7-10
20x10-9
$8099

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