Kawasaki just announced its new KX450 motocross bike
for 2019, and with it has let us know that the company is not screwing around.
New from the ground up, the KX450 takes everything Kawasaki has learned about
dirt bikes in the past few decades and distills that knowledge into one
fantastic package.
The engine of the KX450 has always been strong, and
the lightweight engine package is even stronger in 2019 thanks to the input
from the factory race team. The four-stroke, single cylinder, DOHC,
water-cooled 449 cc engine has increased peak power and a flatter torque curve
that makes it easier to get on the gas sooner.
2019MY KX450 becomes Kawasaki’s first
motocross bike with an electric start, which is activated by the push of a
button located on the handlebar near the right grip making starting easy and
convenient. In addition to an electric start, the KX450 also becomes Kawasaki’s
first motocross bike equipped with a hydraulic clutch. The new clutch offers a
more direct feel and an easier pull for lighter lever action, helping to reduce
fatigue while on the racetrack.
The all-new 2019 KX450 weighs in at 232.4 lbs
without fuel while boasting a powerful engine, nimble handling, and
technologically advanced features that are derived directly from the
motorcycles used by Kawasaki’s factory race team. All-new features for 2019
include a new lightweight, more powerful engine, new slimmer aluminum frame,
new Showa coil spring front forks with A-KIT technology, new hydraulic clutch
and new electric start system.
The KX450 is available now, and goes for a cool US$ 9,299. For more details, check out Kawasaki's Website. Also, since they were
so cool we decided to include some KX450 action shots to get you in the mood
for some dirt bike action.
