2009 Kawasaki KLX 450R vs 2009 Kawasaki KLX 450R vs 2025 KTM 390 Adventure R

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 KTM 390 Adventure R 2025 KTM 390 Adventure R

Enduro / Off-Road

Engine
Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC with finger followers, 4 valves
Power
33 kW / 44.3 hp @ 8500 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
165 kg / 364 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year2008 - 092025
ColoursLime Green-
Make ModelKawasaki KLX 450RKTM 390 Adventure R
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-
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-
Width (mm)820 mm-
Seat Height940 mm / 37.0 in.870 mm / 34.3 in
Wheelbase1,481 mm / 58.3 in.1481 mm / 58.3 in
Ground Clearance320 mm / 12.6 in-
Height1255 mm / 49.4 in-
Length2180 mm / 85.8 in-
Width820 mm / 32.3 in-
Weights & Capacities
Dry Weight (kg)450-
Dry Weight (lbs.)992.1 pounds-
Wet Weight (kg)-165
Fuel Capacity (l)7.94 litres-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)2.10 gallons-
Dry Weight115 kg / 253.5 lbs-
Fuel Capacity8 Litres / 2.1 US gal14 L / 3.7 US gal
Wet Weight-165 kg / 364 lbs
Performance
Max Power56.4 hp / 41.5 kW @ 8500 rpm33 kW / 44.3 hp @ 8500 rpm
Max Torque50 Nm / 5.1 kg-m @ 7500 rpm39 Nm / 28.7 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm
Engine
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-
Fuel ControlDOHC-
Displacement449 cc / 27.3 cu-in398.7 cc / 24.3 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinderFour stroke, single cylinder, DOHC with finger followers, 4 valves
Fuel SystemCarburettor. Keihin FCR40-
Bore x Stroke96.0 x 62.1 mm89 x 64 mm
Compression Ratio12.0:112.6:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid Cooled
Emissions-EURO 5+
Engine Management-Bosch EMS with RBW
Fuel InductionKeihin FCRBosch fuel injection, 46 mm throttle body
IgnitionDigital AC-CDI-
LubricationForced lubrication, semi and #8209;dry sumpWet sump
StarterElectric & kickElectric
Valve System4-
Drivetrain
Clutch-PASC slipper clutch, mechanically operated
Final DriveChainChain 520-X Ring
Gearbox5-speed-
Primary Drive-86:33
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 trellis frame, powder coated, with bolt-on subframe
Suspension - Front48mm inverted AOS-type cartridge fork with 22-way compression damping and 20-way rebound damping43mm WP APEX 43, compression and rebound adjustble, 30 clicks
Suspension - RearUni-Trak® single shock system with 22-way low-speed, two-turn variable high-speed compression damping and 22-way rebound dampingWP APEX Split Piston, preload with top ring and rebound, 20 clicks
Rake 27.1°-
Steering Head Angle-63.1°
Trail122 mm / 4.6 in-
Wheel Travel - Front285 mm / 11.2 in230 mm / 9.1 in
Wheel Travel - Rear278 mm / 10.9 in230 mm / 9.1 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front Diameter (in.)9.8 inches-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm)240 mm-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.)9.4 inches-
Brakes - Front Diameter (mm)250 mm-
Brakes - FrontSingle discSingle
Brakes - RearSingle discSingle 240 mm disc, Bybre floating 1 piston caliper
ABS-Bosch 10.3 Modular with Offroad mode
Tyres - Front80/80-2190/90 x R21 M/C 54T M+S
Tyres - Rear110/90-18140/80 x R18 M/C 70T M+S
Wheels-Wire spoke, aluminium rims
Wheels - Front-21 x 1.85
Wheels - Rear-18 x 2.5