Super Black
(Monster Energy®
Special Edition)
Lime Green
Sunbeam Red
Engine type
Displacement
Bore x stroke
Valve system
Fuel system
Ignition
Starting
Clutch
Transmission
Final drive
Frame type
Suspension, front
Suspension, rear
Wheel travel, front/rear
Tires, front/rear
Brakes, front/rear
Dimensions (L x W x H)
Seat height
Ground clearance
Fuel capacity
Dry weight
Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Single
449cc
96 x 62.1mm
DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Digital fuel injection with 42mm throttle body
Digital CDI
Electric
Manual, wet multi-disc
5-speed manual with reverse
Chain
All-aluminum frame with Single-spar front section
Independent, dual A-arms with 5-way preload shocks
Aluminum swingarm, single shock with spring preload, rebound
and high/low speed compression damping adjustment
215/254mm (8.5/10.0 inches)
AT 21 x 7-10 tubeless radial / AT 20 x 10-9 tubeless radial
Dual hydraulic discs/Single hydraulic disc
1806 x 1171 x 1064mm (71.1 x 46.1 x 41.9 inches)
786mm (30.9 inches)
108mm (4.3 inches) (at rear axle)
10 litres (2.1 gallons)
165 kg (364 pounds)
KFX
®
450R
GUTS AND GLORY. The rush of blasting past the
competition on your 2009 KFX
®
450R. It’s not just
racy—it’s a genuine race replica that’s ready to win
right out of the crate. Fire up the starter and feel the
fuel injected 4-stroke engine come to life, then tap
the 5-speed close-ratio transmission into low. With
its lightweight all-aluminum chassis and racetrack-
quality suspension, the KFX450R will go as big as
you want. Now tag the throttle and feel the KFX450R
rocket you into the lead and onto the podium. The
KFX450R is race-shop tuned, and race-track ready.
One Year Warranty
Your new KFX comes with a 12-month
limited factory warranty. Read the next
paragraph to find out how you can
extend your coverage inexpensively, or
ask your dealer for details about the
factory warranty and available extended
coverage.
Up to Three Years
Additional Coverage*
Let Kawasaki protect your
new machine for years to
come
*
with the exclusive
Good Times
™
Protection Plan. This plan
repairs or replaces most components free
of charge if found defective in material or
workmanship. Everything about the plan
is easy: There’s no deductible. It’s
honored at every authorized Kawasaki
KFX dealer nationwide. It’s transferable to
another owner with no fee. Just ask your
dealer how you can buy additional
coverage of 24 or 36 months. Imagine,
for just pennies a day, you can ride with
no worry and no hassle. Just tell your
dealer you want the Good Times
Protection Plan.
*Depending on the program purchased.
All ATV Models Ride responsibly.
Kawasaki believes safety begins with us
and continues with you. Protect the
environment. Obey laws and regulations
that control the use of your ATV. For off-
road use only. Riding is more fun on a
well-maintained ATV ... follow the
instructions in your owner’s manual.
Remember, riding safe is smart.
Action Photography: Professional riders on a
closed course. For off-highway use only.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
Availability may be limited. Some models shown
with available accessories.
Vehicle may not
be exactly as shown.
P/N 99969-2322E Printed in Canada
WARNING: ATVs can be
hazardous to operate.
Kawasaki ATVs with engines
over 90c c are re commended
for use only by persons 16
yea rs of age or older. For your
safet y: Always we ar a helmet,
eye protection, and protective
clothi ng. Never c ar ry a
passenger. Never ride under
the inf luence of drugs or
alcohol. Never ride on public
roads or pavement. Avoid
excessive spee ds and stunt
driving. Be extra ca reful on
difficult terrain.
Kawasaki subscribes to the guidelines
of Tread Lightly!, a program dedicated
to protecting the great outdoors through
education and fostering responsible
enjoyment of public lands.
Take an in-depth tour of this machine at kawasaki.ca/kfx450
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catalog, find your nearest dealer
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