Kawasaki KX450F vs KTM 250 SX Comparison

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Things we like	Performance Handling Lightweight nature Read More	--
Things we don't like	Not legal for street use Stiff ride quality Read More	--

Engine & Performance

Displacement	449 cc	249 cc
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	6.3 L	7.2 L
Valve Configuration	DOHC	--
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate	Wet, Multi-Plate
Lubrication System	Forced Lubrication	Wet Sump
Engine Type	Single Engine, 4-Stroke, 4-Valves DOHC, Liquid-Cooled	Single Cylinder, 2-Stroke, Liquid Cooled
Exhaust Pipes	Single Exhaust	Single Exhaust
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
No. Of Cylinder	1	1
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	2-Stroke
Bore X Stroke	96 mm x 62.1 mm	66.4 mm x 72 mm
Compression Ratio	12.8:1	--
Valves Per Cylinder	4	--
Injection Type	--	Indirect Injection

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Dimension

Category	Off Road	Off Road
Ground Clearance	345 mm	354 mm
Length	2195 mm	--
Kerb Weight	108.7 kg	--
Seat Height	960 mm	958 mm
Wheel Base	1495 mm	--
Seating Capacity	1	1
Width	820 mm	--
Height	1290 mm	--
Dry Weight	--	99.4 kg

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Fuel & Ignition

Ignition System	DC-CDI, Digital	--
Start Option	Kick	Electric
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Fuel Supply System	Fuel Injection	EFI

Wheels & Tyres

Rear Wheel Size	R19	--
Front Wheel Size	R21	--
Front Tyre	80/100 R21	--
Rear Tyre	120/80 R19	--
Tyre Type	Radial	--

Chassis & Suspension

Rear Suspension	Uni Trak	WP XACT Monoshock with linkage
Front Suspension	Inverted Telescopic Fork	WP XACT-USD
Suspension Travel(Rear)	--	300 mm
Suspension Travel(Front)	--	310 mm

Gear & Transmission

Gear Box	5-Speed	5-Speed
Transmission Type	Manual	Manual

Electrical

Battery Voltage

12 V

12 V

Safety & Security

ABS	No	--
Pass Switch	No	No
Engine Immobilizer	No	--
Leg Guards	No	No
Anti-Theft Alarm	No	--
Central Locking	No	No
Back Rest	No	No
Stability Control	No	No
Wheel Lock Front/back	No	--
Launch Control	Yes	No
Traction Control	No	No
Engine Check Warning	No	No
Shutter Lock	No	No
Side Reflectors	No	No
Riding Modes	Off Road Off Road	Off Road Off Road

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Console

Odometer	No	No
Fuel Gauge	No	No
Tripmeter	No	--
Speedometer	No	No
Navigator	No	No
Side Stand Indicator	No	No
Oil Change Indicator	No	No
Display Screen	No	No
Tachometer	No	No

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Chassis & Suspension

Seat Type	Single Seat Single Seat	Single Seat Single Seat
Body Frame Material	Alloy Alloy	Steel Steel
Electronic Suspension Adjustment	No	No
Side Wings	Yes	Yes
Chrome Garnish	No	--
Body Frame Type	Perimeter Perimeter	Central Double-Cradle-Type Central Double-Cradle-Type

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Electrical

Accessory Outlet	No	No
Head Lamp	No	No
Indicator Light	No	No
Adjustable Headlights	No	No
Tail Lamp	No	No

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	No	No
Cruise Control	No	No

Brake

Rear Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc
Front Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc