2009 Kawasaki KLX 450R vs 2009 Kawasaki KLX 450R vs 2025 Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition

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 Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition 2025 Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition

Enduro / Off-Road

Engine
Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
78.3 kW / 105 hp @ 8000 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
214.5 kg / 472.8 lb
Full Specifications
General
Year2008 - 092025
ColoursLime Green-
Make ModelKawasaki KLX 450RHusqvarna Norden 901 Expedition
Dimensions
Wheelbase (in.)58.3 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1,481 mm-
Width (in.)32.3 inches-
Seat Height (mm)940 mm-
Seat Height (in.)37.0 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-
Length (mm)2,179 mm-
Seat Height940 mm / 37.0 in.887 - 907 mm / 34.94 - 35.7 in
Wheelbase1480 mm / 58.3 in1,529 mm ± 15 mm / 60.1 in ± 0.6 in
Ground Clearance320 mm / 12.6 in270 mm / 10.6 in
Height1255 mm / 49.4 in-
Length2180 mm / 85.8 in-
Width820 mm / 32.3 in-
Weights & Capacities
Dry Weight (kg)115211.5
Dry Weight (lbs.)992.1 pounds-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)2.10 gallons-
Fuel Capacity (l)7.94 litres-
Wet Weight (kg)-214.5
Dry Weight115 kg / 253.5 lbs211.5 kg / 466.2
Fuel Capacity8 Litres / 2.1 US gal22 Litres / 5.8 US gal
Wet Weight-214.5 kg / 472.8 lb
Performance
Max Power56.4 hp / 41.5 kW @ 8500 rpm78.3 kW / 105 hp @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque50 Nm / 5.1 kg-m @ 7500 rpm100 Nm / 73.7 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Engine
Displacement (ci)27.40 cubic inches-
Displacement (cc)449.00 cc-
Bore x Stroke (mm)96.0 x 62.1 mm-
Bore x Stroke (in,)3.8 x 2.4 inches-
Fuel ControlDOHC-
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke-
Displacement449 cc / 27.3 cu-in889 cc / 54.3 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinderFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Fuel SystemCarburettor. Keihin FCE-
Bore x Stroke96.0 x 62.1 mm90.7 x 68.8 mm
Compression Ratio12.0:113.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger
Emissions-Euro 5
Engine Management-Bosch EMS with RBW
Exhaust-Stainless steel primary and secondary silencer
Fuel InductionKeihin FCRDKK Dell'Orto with 46mm throttle body
IgnitionDigital AC-CDI-
LubricationForced lubrication, semi and #8209;dry sumpPressure lubrication with 2 oil pumps
StarterElectric & kickElectric
Valve System4-
Drivetrain
Clutch-Cable operated PASC Slipper clutch
Final DriveChainChain 520 X-Ring
Final Drive Ratio-16:45
Gearbox5-speed-
Primary Drive Ratios-39:75
Transmission / Drive5 Speed 6 Speed
Chassis
Trail (in.)4.8 inches-
Trail (mm)122 mm-
Frame TypeAluminum, perimeter Rake / trail: 27.1 degrees / 4.6 in.Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Suspension - Front48mm inverted AOS-type cartridge fork with 22-way compression damping and 20-way rebound damping / 12.0 in.48mm WP XPLOR-USD, compression, rebound, preload
Suspension - RearUNI-TRAK® single shock system with 22-way low-speed, two-turn variable high-speed compression damping and 22-way rebound damping / 12.4 in.WP XPLOR-Monoshock, Compression high/low speed, rebound, preload
Clamp Offset - Triple-30 mm / 1.1 in
Handlebar-Aluminium, tapered, Ø 28/22 mm
Rake27.7°25.8°
Steering Head Angle-64.2°
Subframe-Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel trellis, powder coated
Trail122 mm / 4.8 in.106.9 mm / 4.2 in
Wheel Travel - Front285 mm / 11.2 in240 mm / 9.4 in
Wheel Travel - Rear278 mm / 10.9 in240 mm / 9.4 in
Electronics
Traction control-MTC (lean angle sensitive, 3-Mode, disengageable, Explorer mode optional)
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm)240 mm-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.)9.4 inches-
Brakes - Front Diameter (mm)250 mm-
Brakes - Front Diameter (in.)9.8 inches-
Brakes - FrontSingle disc2x 320mm discs, 4-piston radially mounted calipers
Brakes - RearSingle discSingle 260mm disc, 2 piston floating caliper
ABS-Bosch 9.1 ME (incl. Cornering-ABS and Offroad mode, disengageable)
Tyres - Front80/80-2190/90 R 21 Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR
Tyres - Rear110/90-18150/70 R 18 Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR
Wheels-Tubeless Aluminium spoked wheels
Wheels - Front-2.50 x 21
Wheels - Rear-4.50 x 18