Engine4-stroke, single-cylinder, DOHC, liquid-cooled
Displacement449cc
Bore x Stroke96.0 x 62.1mm
Compression Ratio12.5:1
Fuel SystemDFI® with 44mm Keihin throttle body
IgnitionDigital CDI with handlebar-controlled power modes
Transmission5-speed, return shift, with wet multi-disc manual clutch and hydraulic clutch actuation
Final DriveChain
Electronic Rider AidsPower Modes, Kawasaki TRaction Control (KTRC), Launch Control Mode
Front Suspension / Wheel Travel49mm Showa inverted telescopic coil-spring fork with 21-way adjustable compression and 22-way adjustable rebound damping/12.0 in
Rear Suspension / Wheel TravelUni-Trak® gas charged shock with piggyback reservoir with adjustable dual-range compression damping (19-way low speed and 4.25 turn stepless high speed), 23-way adjustable rebound damping and stepless adjustable preload/12.1 in
Front Tire80/100-21
Rear Tire120/80-18
Front BrakesSingle semi-floating 270mm Braking/Sunstar petal disc with Brembo master cylinder and dual-piston caliper
Rear BrakesSingle 240mm Braking/Sunstar petal disc with single-piston caliper
Frame TypeAluminum perimeter
Rake/Trail27.0°/4.6 in
Overall Length85.6 in
Overall Width32.1 in
Overall Height49.6 in
Ground Clearance13.2 in
Seat Height37.4 in
Curb Weight239.8 lb without fuel / 249.9 lb
Fuel Capacity1.64 gal
Wheelbase58.3 in
Special FeaturesSmartphone Connectivity via RIDEOLOGY THE APP KX™, ERGO-FIT®
Color ChoicesLime Green