{"id":7553,"date":"2015-06-03T12:00:55","date_gmt":"2015-06-03T16:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mbike.com\/news\/?p=7553"},"modified":"2015-06-02T14:40:05","modified_gmt":"2015-06-02T18:40:05","slug":"upgraded-kawasaki-kx450f-for-2015-hits-the-market","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.mbike.com\/news\/2015\/06\/upgraded-kawasaki-kx450f-for-2015-hits-the-market\/","title":{"rendered":"Upgraded Kawasaki KX450F for 2015 hits the market"},"content":{"rendered":"

Kawasaki has just unveiled an all-new KX450F for the new model year. The manufacturer did a series of upgrades on the bike, including a skinnier chassis with greater rigidity, a lighter but more powerful engine, new suspension elements and new exhaust. The bike also comes with a handheld calibration kit that allows for easy fuel injection changes. The all-ew Kawasaki KX450F will retail for $8799.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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2015 Kawasaki KX450F<\/p><\/div>\n

With 32 AMA Supercross titles under its belt – more than any other manufacturer \u2013 the KX family has indisputably earned its bragging rights as creator of champions.\u00a0 The newest incarnation of the KX450F has undergone significant weight reduction to engine and chassis, making it a seriously lightweight package for 2016. The resultant sharper handling is complemented by a slimmer chassis and an even more powerful engine, further increasing the potential of this MX1 powerhouse.<\/p>\n

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It’s an all-new KX450F<\/p><\/div>\n

However, weight reduction is only part of the host of changes made to Kawasaki\u2019s flagship off-roader.\u00a0 The engine has been further enhanced by using technology developed for factory racers and the works-base bridged-box bottom piston is a unique Kawasaki feature used for the first time on a mass-production motocrosser on the 2010 KX450F.\u00a0 Revisions to the cylinder head, intake valves, intake cam timing and exhaust system have all contributed to refining this carefully considered machine into a high-precision performance tool.<\/p>\n

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The new engine is lighter but more powerful<\/p><\/div>\n

Top of the line electronics such as launch control, plug-and-play DFI couplers and the setting-adjustable ECU continue to fine-tune the KX450F\u2019s performance on any surface and in any conditions. And with the new optional hand-held KX FI Calibration Kit, every rider can have the same type of precision FI tuning as Kawasaki\u2019s works teams enjoy.\u00a0 Moreover, the ergonomics are tailor-made for every rider with a four-position adjustable handlebar and two-position adjustment options for footpegs.<\/p>\n

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The 2015 KX450F in action<\/p><\/div>\n

Need new KX air filters? See this: Air Filter and Keepitroostin Sticker Fits Kawasaki Kx250f Kx450 2006-2012<\/a>\"\"<\/p>\n

In addition to the remarkably slim and light chassis, the race-ready SFF-Air TAC suspension remains one of the key performance features of the mighty KX450F.\u00a0 Special metals like titanium and alumite complement the lightweight aluminium construction for improved wear and low friction.\u00a0 Large 49mm inner tubes contribute to rock-steady fork rigidity while the ultra-low friction characteristics deliver a plush, smooth action.\u00a0 This premium suspension features a wide setting range which is easy to adjust for any \u201cbetween-motos\u201d tuning.<\/p>\n

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The chassis is more skinny<\/p><\/div>\n

Oversized petal discs provide ample stopping power yet maintain the utmost controllability while a 270mm factory-style front disc not only looks the part, but performs tirelessly even when the finish line is still far on the horizon. The 2016 KX450F sports a new factory-racer look with all-new minimalist bodywork.\u00a0 The new design includes even slimmer radiator shrouds thanks to re-oriented radiators, a flatter seat and tank, and smooth seamless design facilitating a wide range of rider movement.<\/p>\n

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The KX450F calibration kit<\/p><\/div>\n

Aggressive new bodywork makes the bike look more compact, a feature further enhanced by a factory-style design and graphics. Black alumite rims, black fork guards and green highlights help maintain the instantly recognisable and distinctive Kawasaki identity. Finally, the factory style green alumite finish on the suspension adjusters and green finish on some of the engine trim add to the KX450F\u2019s high-performance image.\u00a0 As for the colour choice, any rider worth their mettle knows that lime green is the only way to go.<\/p>\n

See this Monster Energy graphics kit: D’Cor Team Monster Energy Kawasaki Graphics Kit – Kawasaki KX450F – 2012-2015 _10-20-724<\/a>\"\"<\/p>\n

Source: Kawasaki<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Kawasaki has just unveiled an all-new KX450F for the new model year. The manufacturer did a series of upgrades on the bike, including a skinnier chassis with greater rigidity, a lighter but more powerful engine, new suspension elements and new exhaust. The bike also comes with a handheld calibration kit that allows for easy fuel injection changes. The all-ew Kawasaki KX450F will retail for $8799. Read the full article »<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1057],"tags":[4897,4909,4910,4913,4912,110,4911,305,419],"class_list":["post-7553","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-new-bikes","tag-2015-kawasaki","tag-2015-kawasaki-kx450f","tag-2015-kawasaki-kx450f-spec","tag-2015-kx450f-launch","tag-2015-kx450f-revealed","tag-kawasaki","tag-kx450f-price","tag-mbikebrandkawasaki","tag-mbikecategoryoffroad"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.mbike.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7553","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.mbike.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.mbike.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.mbike.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.mbike.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7553"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"http:\/\/www.mbike.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7553\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7565,"href":"http:\/\/www.mbike.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7553\/revisions\/7565"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.mbike.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7553"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.mbike.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7553"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.mbike.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7553"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}