Kawasaki KXF 450 Owner's manual

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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This vehicle is designed for the operator only, no passengers.
•
This vehicle is a competition model only and was not manufactured for use on public streets, roads or
highways.
•
The use of this vehicle should be limited to participation in sanctioned competition events upon a closed
course.
•
This vehicle should not be used for general off-road recreational riding.
•
Read owner’s manual.
Whenever you see the symbols shown below,
heed their instructions! Always follow safe operat-
ing and maintenance
practices.
DANGER
DANGER indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death
or serious injury.
NOTICE
NOTICE is used to
address practices not re-
latedtopersonalinjury.
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tion or service of the vehicle.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
THIS VEHICLE IS A COMP
ETITION MODEL
ONLY AND WAS NOT MANUFACTURED
FOR, NOR SHOULD IT BE USED ON, PUB-
LIC STREETS, ROADS,
OR HIGHWAYS. THE
USE OF THIS VEHICLE SH OU LD BE LIMITED
TO PARTICIPATION IN SANCTIO NED COMPE-
TITION EVENTS UPON
A CLOSED COURSE.
THIS VEHICLE SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR
GENERAL OFF-ROAD RECREATIONAL RIDING.
READ OWNER’S MANUA
L.
WARNING
THIS VEHICL E SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR
GENERAL OFF-ROAD R
ECREATIONAL RID-
ING.
DISCLAIMER OF WA RRA NTY
This motorcycle is sold AS IS, with all faults,
obvious or conce
aled and there are NO WAR-
RANTIES, expressed or implied. Including war-
ranties of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNES S FOR
PURPOSE.
The purchaser accepts all responsibilities con-
cerning quality, performance, cost of service
and/or necess
ary repairs.
Motorcycle Noise Emi
ssion Control
Information
This motorcycle is designed for closed course
competition use only. It does not conform to
U.S. EPA motorcycle
noise standards.
NOTICE
Off-road motorcycling is a wonderful sport, and
we hope you will enjoy it to the fullest. How-
ever, if improperly conducted, this sport has
the potential to cause environmental problems
as well as conflicts with other people. Respon-
sible use of your off-road motorcycle will en-
sure that these problems and conflicts do not
occur. TO PROTECT THE FUTURE OF YOUR
SPORT, MAKE SURE YOU USE YOUR MOTOR-
CYCLE LEGA LLY, SHOW CONCERN FOR THE
ENVIRONMENT, AND RESPECT THE RIGHTS
OF OTHER PEOPLE.
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product con-
tains chemicals known to the State of Cali-
fornia to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
FOREWORD
Congratulations on your choosing this Kawasaki motorcycle. Your new motorcycle is the product of
Kawasaki’s advanced engineering, exhaustive testing, and continuous striving for a superior lightweight,
high-performa n ce machine with superb han dling and stability for rac ing and sporting use .
Your new KX is a highly tuned competition machine for participation in racing events. As with any mechan-
ical device, proper care and maintenance are important for trouble-free operation and top performance. This
manual is written to enable you to keep your KX properly tuned and adjusted.
Due to improvements in design and performance made during production, in some cases there may be minor
discrepancie s between the actual vehicle and the illustrations and text in this manual.
KAWASAKI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD.
Motorcycle & Engine Company
© 2015 Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. Apr. 29, 2015. (1)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SPECIFICATIONS........................ .................... 8
GENERAL INFORMATION.............................. 12
Location of Labels ......................................... 12
Location of Parts ........................................... 17
Side Stand.............................. ....................... 20
Fuel ............................................................... 21
Fuel Requirem ent:...................................... 22
Kick Pedal .............................. ....................... 24
Starting the Engine........................................ 24
Launch Control Mode
....................................
26
DFI Setting Da ta Selection ....................... ..... 27
Shifting Gears................................................ 28
Stopping the Motor
cycle......... .......................
29
Stopping the Engine ........................ .............. 29
Break-In...................... ................................... 30
Daily Pre-Ride Ch
ecks ..................................
31
After-Race Chec ks ........... ............................. 33
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT............. 34
Periodic Mainte
nance Chart ..........................
34
Engine Oil...................................................... 39
Cooling System ............................................. 44
Spark Plug..................................................... 48
Air Cleaner .......................... .......................... 56
Throttle Cable .................................. .............. 6 2
Throttle Body
Assy ........................................
63
Clutch ............................................................ 73
Valve Clearance ............................................ 82
Exhaust Syst
em ............................................
88
Rear Axle Nut ............................ .................... 93
Drive Chain.. .................................................. 94
Adjustable Ergonomics.. ................................ 99
Footpeg ......................................................... 102
Brakes .................. ......................................... 1 04
Steering ......................................................... 107
Front Suspe nsion .......................................... 110
Rear Suspe ns ion (UNI-TR A K
®
)..................... 1 58
Wheels .......................................................... 1 64
Hoses Inspection ........................................... 1 66
Tightening Tor ques of Nuts and Bolts.......... .. 167
Cleaning Your Motorcycle.............................. 1 71
Lubrication ..................................................... 17 3
DFI Self-Diagnosis ............................ ........... 176
TROUBLESHOO TING GUIDE ......................... 183
TUNING................... ......................................... 1 90
Suspension.................................................... 1 90
Gearing.......................................................... 196
Special Care Acc
ording to Track Conditions.
197
OPTIONAL PAR TS .......................................... 1 98
PRE-RACE CHECKS AND AFTER-RACE
MAINTENANCE ............................................ 1 99
STORAGE............ ............................................ 201
Before Storage .............................................. 201
After Storage
.................................................
202
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.................. 203
WIRING DIAGRAM .......................................... 204
8 SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
DIMENSIONS
Overall Length 2 195 mm (86.42 in.)
Overall Width 820 mm (32.3 in.)
Overall Height 1 290 mm (50.79 in.)
Wheelbase
1 495 mm (58.86 in.)
Road Clearance 345 mm (13.6 in.)
Curb Mass 108.7 kg (239.7 lb)
Fuel Tank Capacity 6.3 L (1.7 US gal)
ENGINE
Type
4-stroke, DOHC, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Bore × Stroke 96.0 × 62.1 mm (3.78 × 2.44 in.)
Displacement
449cm³(27.4cuin.)
Compression Ratio
12.8:1
Fuel System FI (Fuel Injection)
Starting System
Primary kick
Ignition System Digital DC-CDI
Ignition Timing
10° BTDC @ 2 000 r/min (rpm)
Lubrication System Forced lubrica tion (semi-dry sump)
Spark Plug NGK CPR8EB-9
Spark Plug Terminal Solid-post
SPECIFICATIONS 9
TRANSMISSION
Transmission Type
5-speed, constant mesh, return shift
Clutch Type
Wet, multi disc
Driving System Chain drive
Gear Ratio:
1st
1.750 (28/16)
2nd
1.412 (24/17)
3rd
1.188 (19/16)
4th
1.000 (19/19)
5th
0.875 (21/24)
Primary Reduction Ratio
2.727 (60/22)
Final Reduction Ratio
3.846 (50/13)
Overall Drive Ratio 9.178 @Top gear
Engine Oil:
Type
API SG, SH, SJ, SL or SM with JASO M A, MA1 or MA2
Viscosity
SAE 10W-40
Capacity 1.0 L (1.1 US qt)
FRAME
Type Tubular, semi-double cradle
Steering Angle 42° to either side
Caster 28.0°
Trail
125 mm (4.92 in.)
10 SP ECIFICATIONS
Tire Size/Type:
Front
80/100-21 51M/BRIDGESTONE M403
Rear
120/80-19 63M/BRIDGESTONE M404
Rim Size:
Front 21 × 1.60
Rear 19 × 2.15
Suspension:
Front
Telescopic fork (upside-down)
Rear New U ni-trak
®
swingarm
Front Suspension Travel 310 mm (12.2 in.)
Rear Wheel Travel
315 mm (12.4 in.)
Front Fork Oil:
Type
Kawasaki Fork Oil SS19
Amount:
Left Front Fork:
Cylinder Unit 310 mL (10.5 US oz.)
Outer Tube 345 mL (11.7 US oz.
)
Right Front Fork:
Cylinder Unit 50 mL (1.69 US oz.)
Outer Tube 270 mL (9.13 US oz.)
Balance Chamber 5 mL (0.17 US o z .)
SPECIFICATIONS 11
BRAKES
Type:
Front
Single disc
Rear
Single disc
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
12 GENE RAL INFORMATION
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Location of Lab els
All warning labels which are on your vehicle a re
repeated here. Read lab
els on your vehicle and un-
derstand them thoroughly. They contain information
which is important for your safety and the safety of
anyone else who ma y ope
rate your vehicle. There-
fore, it is very important that all warning labels be on
your vehicle in the locations shown. If any label is
missing, damaged, or
worn, get a replacement from
your Kawasak i de aler and install it in the corre ct po-
sition.
NOTE
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The sam ple warning labe ls in this section have
part numb ers to help
you and your dealer obtain
the correct replacement.
1. Brake Fluid (Front)
GENERAL INFORMATION 13
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2. Brake Fluid (Rear)
3. Radiator Cap Danger
4. Rear Shock Absorber Warning
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5. Front Fork Warning
6. Disclaimer of Warranty
7. Important Information
8. Noise Emission Control Information
GENERAL INFORMATION 15
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GENERAL INFORMATION 17
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Location of Parts
1. Clutch Lever
2. Engine Stop Button
3. Launch Control Mode Button
4. Orange Launch Control Mode/FI Warning
Indicator Light
5. Fuel Tank Cap
6. Front Brake Fluid Reservoir
7. Front Brake Lever
8. T hrottle Grip
18 GENE RAL INFORMATION
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1. Front For
k
2. Radiator
3. Fuel Tank
4. Throttl
e Body Assy
5. Seat
6. Air Cleaner Element
7. Front B
rake Disc
8. Front Bra
ke Caliper
9. Shift Pedal
10. Footpeg
11. Rear Sho
ck Absorber
12. Drive Chain
13. Chain Guide
14. Swinga
rm
GENERAL INFORMATION 19
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1. Muffler
2. Rear Brake Fluid Reservoir
3. Rear Shock Absorber Gas Re se rvoir
4. Kick Ped
al
5. DFI Setting Data Selection Connector
6. Rear Brake Disc
7. Re ar Brak
e Caliper
8. Uni-Trak
®
Tie-Rod and Rocker Arm
9. Oil Level Inspection Window
10. Re ar Bra
ke Pedal
11. Exhaust Pipe
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