To combat this, Kawasaki engineers redesigned every aspect of the
clutch, even tackling how the plates separate from each other when
you pull in the clutch lever. While this may seem trivial, if you have ever
changed your own clutch, think of how hard plates stick to each other
when covered in oil? Often times the suction is so strong you have to
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slide the plates sideways to
pull them apart. Now think
of trying to separate every
fiber from every steel without
the sliding, and all plates at
once! It takes a lot of ef-
fort. Kawasaki redesigned
the fibers to allow for easier
separation, resulting in a
lighter feel and smoother
engagement.
The Belleville spring
washer has a smoother and
more progressive compres-
sion than traditional springs,
again, allowing for an easier
pull and smoother clutch ac-
tion. All in all, this equates to
The KX450 is one of the
few motocrossers that can
get away without custom
number-plate backers. It's
already so pretty looking.
We're liking the
new Renthal Fatbar
handlebars.
