Kawasaki KLX 450R

The Kawasaki KLX 450R is a high‑performance off‑road motocross bike built for serious trail and competition use. Powered by a 449cc liquid‑cooled single‑cylinder engine, it delivers strong, linear power with excellent throttle response. Featuring advanced suspension and off‑road‑oriented geometry, the KLX 450R is designed for rugged terrain, jumps, and challenging trails. Its lightweight frame and durable components make it suitable for experienced riders seeking powerful off‑road performance without street legality constraints.

Kawasaki KLX 450R Latest Update

Last Updated On 22nd Nov'23 : The KLX 450R stands out as a motocross motorcycle in India that is road-legal, making it a unique offering in the country. Powered by a robust 450cc engine, the bike is designed with features to conquer challenging trails. However, its higher price point has limited its popularity, leading to a scarcity of service centers established by Kawasaki for this particular model.

KLX 450R Price : The Kawasaki KLX 450R is priced at Rs 8.99 lakh, ex-showroom pan India.

Engine : The KLX 450R uses a 449cc, single-cylinder, four-stroke, liquid-cooled engine. It produces a peak power of 56.4 bhp. It comes with a 5-speed, constant-mesh gearbox. Additionally, it gets an electronic FI pump.

Features : The KLX 450R comes equipped with a digital instrument cluster, LED headlight, an LED taillight, an aluminum swingarm, long-travel front telescopic suspension, monoshock long-travel rear suspension, all-terrain spoked tubeless tyres, & lightweight chassis. It also comes equipped with a front 250mm petal disc brake & a 240mm petal disc brake at the rear. It also gets an electric starter with an option of a kickstarter as well.

Colours : The Kawasaki KLX 450R is available in a single colour option i.e. Lime Green.

Rivals : The direct rival of KLX 450R in India is Moto Morni X-Cape 650, BMW F 900R, Triumph Tiger Sport 660, & Honda CBR650R.

₹9.61 Lakh*

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KLX 450R Highlights

KLX 450RHighlights

Engine449 cc

Power51 bhp

Torque50 Nm

MileageUpto 23 kmpl

Kerb Weight126 kg

On Target

The Kawasaki KLX 450R is a race-bred enduro bike offering raw power, precision, and rugged off-road performance.

What We Like

High-torque 449cc engine, lightweight chassis, race-ready suspension, and durable build quality.

What We Do Not Like

No road-legal version, limited comfort for long rides, and high maintenance costs.

Engine

Engine Capacity	449 cc
Engine Type	Single Cylinder& 4-stroke& 4-Valves& DOHC
Configuration	DOHC
Cooling Type	Liquid Cooled

Competitor Comparison

Model	Engine Size	Engine Type
Bonneville T100	900 cc	Liquid cooled, 8 valve, SOHC
Street Triple 765	765 cc	Liquid-Cooled, 12 Valve, DOHC, Inline 3-Cylinder
Z900	948 cc	Liquid-cooled& 4-stroke In-Line Four
Scrambler 900	900 cc	Liquid cooled, 8 valve, SOHC, 270 crank angle parallel twin
Trident 660	660 cc	Liquid-cooled, 12 valve, DOHC, inline 3-cylinder

Power

51 bhp

KLX 450R's 51 bhp Power is about 44% lower than the segment average of 90.87 bhp.

Power of KLX 450R Competitors

Model	Power
Bonneville T100	64.1 bhp @ 7400 rpm
Street Triple 765	118.4 bhp @ 11500 rpm, 128.2 bhp @ 12000 rpm
Z900	123.64 bhp @ 9500 rpm
Scrambler 900	64.1 bhp @ 7250 rpm
Trident 660	80 bhp @ 10250 rpm
Ninja 650	67.3 bhp @ 8000 rpm
Daytona 660	93.8 bhp @ 11250 rpm
Ninja ZX-4R	78.7 bhp @ 14500 rpm
CB750 Hornet	90.51 bhp @ 9500 rpm

Torque

50 Nm

KLX 450R's 50 Nm Torque is about 31% lower than the segment average of 72.04 Nm.

Torque of KLX 450R Competitors

Model	Torque
Bonneville T100	80 Nm @ 3750 rpm
Street Triple 765	80 Nm @ 9500 rpm
Z900	97.4 Nm @ 7700 rpm
Scrambler 900	80 Nm @ 3250 rpm
Trident 660	64 Nm @ 6250 rpm
Ninja 650	64 Nm @ 6700 rpm
Daytona 660	69 Nm @ 8250 rpm
Ninja ZX-4R	39 Nm @ 13000 rpm
CB750 Hornet	75 Nm @ 7250 rpm

KLX 450R Mileage

23 kmpl

Mileage

Mileage of KLX 450R Competitors

Model	Mileage
Scrambler 900	23 kmpl
Bonneville T100	22 kmpl
Ninja 650	21 kmpl
Street Triple 765	19.2 kmpl
Z900	15.26 kmpl
Trident 660	15 kmpl

Kerb Weight

126 kg

KLX 450R's 126 kg Kerb Weight is about 38% lower than the segment average of 201.09 kg.

Kerb Weight of KLX 450R Competitors

Model	Kerb Weight (kg)
Bonneville T100	228 kg
Street Triple 765	188 kg, 189 kg
Z900	212 kg
Scrambler 900	223 kg
Trident 660	189 kg
Ninja 650	196 kg
Daytona 660	201 kg
GSX 8R	205 kg
Ninja ZX-4R	189 kg
CB750 Hornet	192 kg

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Kawasaki KLX 450R Price

Variants (1)

On-Road Price inDelhi

Brakes & Wheels

LED Headlight

Tubeless Tyre

Braking System

Seat Style

Colours

EMI

STDCompare

₹ 10.84 Lakh*

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Disc Brakes, Spoke Wheels

Yes

Dual Channel ABS

Single

₹ 20,490/mon

Kawasaki KLX 450R Specs & Features

KLX 450R On-Road Price Around India

New Delhi

₹ 10.84 Lakh* Onwards

Pune

₹ 10.74 Lakh* Onwards

Mumbai

₹ 10.74 Lakh* Onwards

Kolkata

₹ 10.13 Lakh* Onwards

Ahmedabad

₹ 10.65 Lakh* Onwards

Hyderabad

₹ 10.94 Lakh* Onwards

Chennai

₹ 10.10 Lakh* Onwards

Bangalore

₹ 11.22 Lakh* Onwards

Guwahati

₹ 10.11 Lakh* Onwards

Expert Verdict on KLX 450R

4.5

Expert Rating

The KLX 450R is a standout motocross machine that combines strong engine performance with sharp off?road handling. Its suspension and chassis are tuned for aggressive trail riding and competition environments. While not street legal, it excels in demanding off?road settings and rewards experienced riders with confidence?inspiring dynamics.

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Overall User Rating:

4.2/5

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Pros & Cons of KLX 450R

What we admire in this bike

Great motorcross bike.

Robust chassis yet feels lightweight

What could have been better

Maintenance

Pricier.

Kawasaki KLX 450R

4.2

₹9.61 Lakh*

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Kawasaki KLX 450R Competitors

Models	Engine	Power	Torque	Mileage	Kerb weight	Seat height	Compare
Kawasaki KLX 450R ₹9.61 Lakh*	449 cc	51 bhp	50 Nm	23 kmpl	126 kg	935 mm
Kawasaki Z900 ₹9.99 Lakh*	948 cc	123.64 bhp @ 9500 rpm	97.4 Nm @ 7700 rpm	15.26 kmpl	212 kg	820 mm	KLX 450R vs Z900
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4R ₹9.40 Lakh*	399 cc	78.7 bhp @ 14500 rpm	39 Nm @ 13000 rpm	-	189 kg	800 mm	KLX 450R vs Ninja ZX-4R
Triumph Daytona 660 ₹9.88 - ₹10.03 Lakh*	660 cc	93.8 bhp @ 11250 rpm	69 Nm @ 8250 rpm	-	201 kg	810 mm	KLX 450R vs Daytona 660
Triumph Trident 660 ₹8.99 - ₹9.14 Lakh*	660 cc	80 bhp @ 10250 rpm	64 Nm @ 6250 rpm	15 kmpl	189 kg	805 mm	KLX 450R vs Trident 660
Triumph Scrambler 900 ₹10.25 - ₹11.05 Lakh*	900 cc	64.1 bhp @ 7250 rpm	80 Nm @ 3250 rpm	23 kmpl	223 kg	790 mm	KLX 450R vs Scrambler 900
Suzuki GSX 8R ₹9.89 Lakh*	776 cc	-	-	-	205 kg	810 mm	KLX 450R vs GSX 8R
Honda CB750 Hornet ₹9.22 Lakh*	755 cc	90.51 bhp @ 9500 rpm	75 Nm @ 7250 rpm	-	192 kg	795 mm	KLX 450R vs CB750 Hornet
Triumph Bonneville T100 ₹10.85 Lakh*	900 cc	64.1 bhp @ 7400 rpm	80 Nm @ 3750 rpm	22 kmpl	228 kg	790 mm	KLX 450R vs Bonneville T100
Kawasaki Ninja 650 ₹7.91 Lakh*	649 cc	67.3 bhp @ 8000 rpm	64 Nm @ 6700 rpm	21 kmpl	196 kg	790 mm	KLX 450R vs Ninja 650
Triumph Street Triple 765 ₹10.86 - ₹13.23 Lakh*	765 cc	128.2 bhp @ 12000 rpm	80 Nm @ 9500 rpm	19.2 kmpl	188 kg	836 mm	KLX 450R vs Street Triple 765