QUICKSPIN I 2025 Kawasaki KX450
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many riders. This is thanks in
part to Kawasaki's Ergo-Fit sys-
tem, which features adjustable
handlebars and footpegs. Ad-
ditionally, the bike is fitted with
ultra-comfortable ODI grips.
My only complaint with the
cockpit is the mismatched front
brake and clutch levers—there's a
Brembo lever for the brake and a
thinner OEM lever for the clutch.
It's not a big deal, but two of the
same levers would be nice.
The new KX450 shares many
similarities with last year's
model and is clearly designed
to appeal to the average rider or
experienced, aka vet, motocross
enthusiast looking for a 450 that
is easy to handle and is com-
fortable right off the showroom
floor. The KX offers cushy sus-
pension and user-friendly power
while also allowing for potential
upgrades. Kawasaki under-
stands that serious profession-
als will always seek out perfor-
mance enhancements, but for
most riders, having a bike that
is "rideable," not to mention
competitive, straight out of the
crate is imperative. The KX450
continues to be that bike.
The 2025 Kawasaki KX450's
MSRP remains unchanged from
last year, and I hear attractive
incentives are available, making
the KX even more appealing.
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2025 KAWASAKI KX450
($10,499)
ENGINE TYPE 4-stroke, single
DISPLACEMENT 449cc
FUELING DFI with 44mm Keihin
throttle body
STARTING SYSTEM Electric
TRANSMISSION 5-speed; multiplate
wet clutch, hydraulic actuation
FRAME Aluminum
FRONT SUSPENSION 49mm Showa,
fully adjustable
REAR SUSPENSION Uni-Trak single
shock, fully adjustable
FRONT WHEEL 21 in.
REAR WHEEL 19 in.
SEAT HEIGHT 37.8 in.
FUEL CAPACITY 1.64 gal.
WEIGHT (WET, CLAIMED) 248.2 lbs.
The Kawasaki is
one of the more
manageable 450cc
motocrossers
out there.
