2009 Kawasaki KLX 450R vs 2009 Kawasaki KLX 450R vs 2025 Honda XL750 Transalp

Full specifications comparison • 3 motorcycles

Comparing 3 motorcycles
2009 Kawasaki KLX 450R 2009 Kawasaki KLX 450R

Enduro / Off-Road

Engine
Single cylinder, four-stroke
Power
56.4 hp / 41.5 kW @ 8500 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
115 kg / 253.5 lbs
2009 Kawasaki KLX 450R 2009 Kawasaki KLX 450R

Enduro / Off-Road

Engine
Single cylinder, four-stroke
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
992.1 pounds
2025 Honda XL750 Transalp 2025 Honda XL750 Transalp

Enduro / Off-Road

Engine
Four stroke, parallel twin with 270° crank and uni-cam, OHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
90 hp / 67.5 kW @ 9500rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
210 kg / 462.9 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year2008 - 092025
ColoursLime Green-
Make ModelKawasaki KLX 450RHonda XL750 Transalp
Dimensions
Length (mm)2,179 mm-
Seat Height (in.)37.0 inches-
Seat Height (mm)940 mm-
Wheelbase (in.)58.3 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1,481 mm-
Width (in.)32.3 inches-
Width (mm)820 mm-
Length (in.)85.8 inches-
Height (mm)1,255 mm-
Height (in.)49.4 inches-
Ground Clearance (mm)320 mm-
Ground Clearance (in.)12.6 inches-
Seat Height940 mm / 37.0 in.850 mm / 33.4 in
Wheelbase1,481 mm / 58.3 in.1560 mm / 61.4 in
Ground Clearance320 mm / 12.6 in210 mm / 8.2 in
Height1255 mm / 49.4 in1455 mm / 57.2in
Length2180 mm / 85.8 in2325 mm / 91.5 in
Width820 mm / 32.3 in838 mm / 32.9 in
Weights & Capacities
Dry Weight (kg)450-
Dry Weight (lbs.)992.1 pounds-
Wet Weight (kg)-210
Fuel Capacity (l)7.94 litres-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)2.10 gallons-
Dry Weight115 kg / 253.5 lbs-
Fuel Capacity8 Litres / 2.1 US gal16.9 Litres / 4.4 US gal
Wet Weight-210 kg / 462.9 lbs
Performance
Max Power56.4 hp / 41.5 kW @ 8500 rpm90 hp / 67.5 kW @ 9500rpm
Max Torque50 Nm / 5.1 kg-m @ 7500 rpm75Nm / 55.3 lb-ft @ 7250rpm
Engine
Fuel ControlDOHC-
Bore x Stroke (in,)3.8 x 2.4 inches-
Bore x Stroke (mm)96.0 x 62.1 mm-
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke-
Displacement (cc)449.00 cc-
Displacement (ci)27.40 cubic inches-
Displacement449 cc / 27.3 cu-in755 cc / 46 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinderFour stroke, parallel twin with 270° crank and uni-cam, OHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Fuel SystemCarburettor. Keihin FCR40-
Bore x Stroke96.0 x 62.1 mm87 x 63.5 mm
Compression Ratio12.0:111.0:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid-cooled
Fuel InductionKeihin FCRPGM-FI electronic injection
IgnitionDigital AC-CDI-
LubricationForced lubrication, semi and #8209;dry sump-
StarterElectric & kickElectric
Valve System4-
Drivetrain
Clutch-Wet multiple, Assisted slipper clutch
Final DriveChainChain
Gearbox5-speed-
Transmission / Drive5 Speed 6 speed
Chassis
Trail (mm)122 mm-
Trail (in.)4.8 inches-
Frame TypeAluminum, perimeter Rake / trail: 27.1 degrees / 4.6 in.Steel diamond
Suspension - Front48mm inverted AOS-type cartridge fork with 22-way compression damping and 20-way rebound damping43 mm Showa SFF-CA
Suspension - RearUni-Trak® single shock system with 22-way low-speed, two-turn variable high-speed compression damping and 22-way rebound dampingMonoshock damper, Pro-Link swingarm
Rake 27.1°27˚
Trail122 mm / 4.6 in111 mm / 4.3 in
Wheel Travel - Front285 mm / 11.2 in200 mm / 7.8 in
Wheel Travel - Rear278 mm / 10.9 in190 mm / 7.4 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front Diameter (in.)9.8 inches-
Brakes - Front Diameter (mm)250 mm-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.)9.4 inches-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm)240 mm-
Brakes - FrontSingle disc2 x 310mm wave discs, 2 piston radial calipers
Brakes - RearSingle discSingle 256mm wave disc, 1 piston caliper
ABS-2 Channel
Tyres - Front80/80-2190/90-R21 M/C 54H
Tyres - Rear110/90-18150/70-R18 M/C 70H
Wheels-Stainless steel spoked wheels, Aluminium rim, tube type