The 2013 KX450F has a powerfully smooth engine, plus predictable suspension and the adjustability to fit every type of rider. Kawasaki has made a good motorcycle even better for the masses.

The engine can be started with only three rotations of the crankshaft using the electricity generated by a single kick of the starter, no battery needed. The system delivers electricity to the bike's electronics in sequence: first the ECU, then the fuel pump, and finally the injector for quick, easy starting.

The Digital Fuel Injection has been slightly revised, and several DFI maps are also available and can be changed without the use of a personal computer via two additional couplers that come with the bike - one for “standard” use, one richer “hard” setting for slippery conditions, and a slightly gnarlier “soft” coupler ...

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MXA'S 2013 450 FOUR-STROKE SHOOTOUT: SIX 2013 MOTOCROSS BIKES WALKED INTO MXA'S O.K. CORRAL, BUT ONLY ONE WALKED OUT (PLUS VIDEO)

• SIXTH PLACE: KTM 350SXF.
• FIFTH PLACE: YAMAHA YZ450F.
• FOURTH PLACE: HONDA CRF450.
• THIRD PLACE: SUZUKI RM-Z450.
• SECOND PLACE: KTM 450SXF.
• FIRST PLACE: KAWASAKI KX450F.

8.26 Lakh. What is the mileage of Kawasaki KX 450? As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Kawasaki KX 450 Petrol variant returns 25.00 Kmpl.

There are 5-speed Return gears available in Kawasaki KX 450.

Second Generation 2009-2011 The next major innovation would be in 2009, as Kawasaki introduced fuel injection. Reviewers raved of the performance effect of the new injectors, and in proceeding years the technology would spread across the KX lineup.

6.2 Liters The fuel tank capacity of Kawasaki KX 450 is 6.2 Liters.

2023 Yamaha YZ450F Specifications

The motor is still soft down low compared to other 450s (KX-F,YZ-F) but once in the mid-top it is very good and the key words are useable power. The 2013 CRF450R is easy to ride because it doesn't hit super hard off the bottom and try and tear your arms out of socket exiting corners.

-Compact and lightweight 4-stroke, 449cc, fuel-injected, DOHC engine provides extraordinary torque for awesome acceleration from idle to redline, with incredible high-rpm power. -The newly designed piston, piston pin and connecting rod are developed with use of Finite Element Method (FEM) analysis.

KX450 key highlights