2008 Kawasaki KFX® 450R

2008 Kawasaki KFX® 450R pictures, prices, information, and specifications.
Model Type
Sport
MSRP
$7,399
Warranty
12
Insurance
Generic Type (Primary)
Sport
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Introduction Year
2008
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Display Name
KFX® 450R
Year
2008
Make
Kawasaki
Engine Type
Single-Cylinder
Cylinders
1
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Cooling
Liquid
Valves
4
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valve Configuration
DOHC
Bore (mm/in)
96 / 3.78
Stroke (mm/in)
62.1 / 2.45
Displacement (cc/ci)
449 / 27.4
Starter
Electric
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Fuel Type
Gas
Carburetion Brand
Keihin
Fuel Injector
Yes
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
42
Carburetor
No
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
5
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Chain
Reverse
Yes
Hi / Low Range
No
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Tube / Tubeless
Tubeless
Front Tire Diameter (in)
21
Rear Tire Diameter (in)
20
Chromed
No
Front Tire Width
7
Front Wheel Diameter
10
Rear Tire Width
10
Rear Wheel Diameter
9
Front Tire (Full Spec)
AT 21 X 7-10
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
AT 20 X 10-9
Front Brake Type
Dual Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
6.4 / 163
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
7.9 / 200
Front Suspension Type
Double A-Arm
Front Travel (in/mm)
8.5 / 215.9
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
No
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Steering Damper
No
Rear Suspension Type
Swing Arm
Rear Travel (in/mm)
10 / 254
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Rear Suspension Material
Aluminum
Air Adjustable
No
Steering Type
Manual
Steering Control
Handlebar
Length (ft)
5.92
Width (in/mm)
46 / 1168.4
Height (in/mm)
41.9 / 1064.3
Wheelbase (in/mm)
49.4 / 1254.8
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
4.3 / 109.2
Length (ft/ft)
5
Length (ft/in)
11.1
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
364 / 165.1
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
2.6 / 9.8
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
1.23
Seat Type
One-Piece
Adjustable
No
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Location
Driver
Folding
No
Seat Height (in/mm)
30.9 / 784.9
Number Of Seats
1
Frame
Aluminum
Body Material
Plastic
Hand Grips
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Driver
Brush Guard
No
CV Boot Cover
No
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Front Bumper
Standard
Rear Bumper
Standard
Bash Plate (Front)
Yes
Warranty (Months/Condition)
12 / Limited
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Driveline Type
4X2
Number Of Driveline Modes
1
Rear Unlocking Differential
No
Rear Solid Axle
Yes
Headlight Mounts
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Light Type
Halogen
Metallic
No
User Reviews
8 reviews
  • A really good bike , my first bike!
    By curtis cox jr. (I am an Owner) on May 16, 2016

    I got my '08 in 2015 and is in excellent condition. I wish Kawasaki still made they're fun line of sport atvs still. never had any problems except the battery positioning. one of the easiest atv reverses ever.

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  • that
    By Kyle King (I am an Owner) on Apr 10, 2015

    I just bought a 450r quad and the power is insane it is all power. Ive had all other types of quads and this is by far the best. I would suggest it to anyone.

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  • Great Machine
    By Michael Peters (I am an Owner) on Aug 14, 2013

    I bought my KFX450R back in 2008. It's a great machine. I never had any problems with it. The fuel injection allowed for extremely quick acceleration. On a few occasions, I beat a 700 raptor from the stop, although it took me in the long run. I would recommend this atv to anyone looking for ...

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  • wicked quad
    By stephen bennett (I am an Owner) on Aug 18, 2011

    i just bought a 2009 KFX 450r with FMF power bomb,HMF pro silencer,K&N intake &filter,stageIII hot cam and a 14.3 to 1 wisco pistonjust to name a few. this is one bad mother ****** period. the exceloration is insane i was mainly a 2-stroke man lt250r,kx250 banshee350,250r 125yz shifterkart and so ...

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  • Luvn my kaw. kfx450r
    By R Klemmer (I am an Owner) on Nov 14, 2009

    I bought my 2008 kawasaki kfx450r about 4 months ago and have had nothing but fun fun fun with it. I luv goin places to ride and unloadn and as soon as I start it up and people hear the two brothers pipe put out that sound that says-yeah it's a kaw 450r and u bet ??? It's fast. All eyes on me. With ...

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  • A part of my heart
    By Noah (I am an Owner) on Aug 05, 2009

    I want this money to help my grandpa and grandma. They live in a old run down shack and can barely pay the bills/ make end days meet I would like to give him a ATV so he could get away from life for a little while every few days. I have this ATV and i would go to his house and ride with him everyday ...

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  • Awesome ATV
    By Bryan (I am an Owner) on Aug 05, 2009

    I love this ATV. I want to get this for my grandpa, and I feel bad for him because he is out in the middle of nowhere, no wife but i have almost enough money i will need $1,000. To him it would probably be a new hobby. I want to give him the money so he could buy the ATV. He would be so happy if ...

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  • Can't Complain
    By Shawn (I am an Owner) on Jan 07, 2009

    After owning a yfz 450 with all the goodies on it, and then having it blow up on me, I decided to get a kfx 450. Instantly I was hooked. It has a hard seat, but you soon forget that when the throttle is pushed. Power is strong all over, and it corners great, suspension is top notch and very forgiving ...

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