2009 Kawasaki KLX 450R vs 2009 Kawasaki KLX 450R vs 2025 KTM 790 Adventure

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 790 Adventure 2025 KTM 790 Adventure

Enduro / Off-Road

Engine
Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Power
95hp / 70.8 kW
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
203 kg / 447 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year2008 - 092025
ColoursLime Green-
Make ModelKawasaki KLX 450RKTM 790 Adventure
Dimensions
Width (mm)820 mm-
Width (in.)32.3 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1,481 mm-
Wheelbase (in.)58.3 inches-
Seat Height (mm)940 mm-
Seat Height (in.)37.0 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-
Length (mm)2,179 mm-
Seat Height940 mm / 37.0 in.840 mm - 860 mm / 33.0 in - 33.8 in
Wheelbase1480 mm / 58.3 in1509 mm ± 15 mm / 59.4 ± 0.6 in
Ground Clearance320 mm / 12.6 in233 mm / 9.2 in
Height1255 mm / 49.4 in-
Length2180 mm / 85.8 in-
Width820 mm / 32.3 in-
Weights & Capacities
Fuel Capacity (l)7.94 litres-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)2.10 gallons-
Wet Weight (kg)-203
Dry Weight (kg)115-
Dry Weight (lbs.)992.1 pounds-
Dry Weight115 kg / 253.5 lbs-
Fuel Capacity8 Litres / 2.1 US gal20 Litres / 5.3 US gal
Wet Weight-203 kg / 447 lbs
Performance
Max Power56.4 hp / 41.5 kW @ 8500 rpm95hp / 70.8 kW
Max Torque50 Nm / 5.1 kg-m @ 7500 rpm87 Nm / 64.1 lb-ft
Engine
Bore x Stroke (mm)96.0 x 62.1 mm-
Bore x Stroke (in,)3.8 x 2.4 inches-
Displacement (ci)27.40 cubic inches-
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke-
Fuel ControlDOHC-
Displacement (cc)449.00 cc-
Displacement449 cc / 27.3 cu-in799 cc / 48.7 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinderFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Fuel SystemCarburettor. Keihin FCE-
Bore x Stroke96.0 x 62.1 mm88 mm x 65.7 mm
Compression Ratio12.0:112.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled
Emissions-Euro 5
Engine Management-Bosch EMS with RBW
Exhaust-Stainless steel primary and secondary silencer
Fuel InductionKeihin FCRDKK Dell'Orto, 46 mm Throttle Body
IgnitionDigital AC-CDI-
LubricationForced lubrication, semi and #8209;dry sumpForced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps
StarterElectric & kickElectric
Valve System4-
Drivetrain
Clutch-PASC (Power Assisted Slipper Clutch) antihopping clutch, mechanically operated
Final DriveChainChain 520 X-Ring
Gearbox5-speed-
Primary Drive-45:16
Transmission / Drive5 Speed 6 Speed
Chassis
Trail (mm)122 mm-
Trail (in.)4.8 inches-
Frame TypeAluminum, perimeter designChromium-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.WP APEX 43
Suspension - RearUni-Trak® single shock system with 22-way low-speed, two-turn variable high-speed compression damping and 22-way rebound dampingWP APEX - Monoshock
Rake 27.1°-
Steering Head Angle-64.1°
Trail122 mm / 4.6 in-
Wheel Travel - Front285 mm / 11.2 in200 mm / 7.9 in
Wheel Travel - Rear278 mm / 10.9 in200 mm / 7.9 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front Diameter (mm)250 mm-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm)240 mm-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.)9.4 inches-
Brakes - Front Diameter (in.)9.8 inches-
Brakes - FrontSingle 250mm disc 2 piston caliper2x 320mm discs, 2x radially mounted 4 piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle discSingle 260mm disc, 2 piston floating caliper
ABS-Bosch 9.3 MP (incl. Cornering-ABS and off-road mode, disengageable)
Tyres - Front80/80-2190/90-21
Tyres - Rear110/90-18150/70-18
Wheels-Spoked wheels with aluminium tubeless rims
Wheels - Front-2.50 x 21
Wheels - Rear-4.50 x 18