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QUICKSPIN I 2026 Kawasaki KX450
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f it ain't broke, don't fix it. That's Kawasaki's
philosophy behind the 2026 Kawasaki KX450,
as the KX450 returns for the 2026 model year
with no major changes except for new blue
graphics. In 2024, the green machine entered a
completely new generation and has seen only
minor updates since then, the most notable be
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ing a new air filter design introduced in 2025.
Although unchanged, Team Green's flagship
motocross model remains a strong plat
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form. A 449cc four-stroke engine features a
center-port exhaust and is accompanied by a
handlebar-mounted mapping switch with two
modes and two levels of traction control, and
you can fine-tune the modes via Kawasaki's
Rideology KX smartphone app. A quick-release
side cover provides tool-less access to the
air filter, and the KX once again features the
brand's Ergo-Fit system with different configu
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rations for the handlebar and footpeg mounts.
Showa handles the suspension with 12 inches
of travel front and rear. A Brembo front brake,
Nissin hydraulic clutch, and ODI Lock-On grips
all come standard on the KX450. With a full
1.64-gallon fuel tank, the bike weighs 248.2
pounds.
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