Kawasaki Releases Full Specifications
& Information on KFX450R ATV
Irvine, CA (12/18/06) - Kawasaki
has released the final specifications and information
on their hottest new Race Ready ATV. Equipped with
a race inspired aluminum narrow frame and a powerplant
based on the highly acclaimed engine of the KX450F
motocrosser this is the ATV to beat.
Engine
The KFX450R’s
power plant, based on the highly acclaimed engine
of the KX450F motocrosser, was newly designed for
use in an ATV racer. Adding fuel injection, an electric
starter, fitting a reverse gear, lowering the centre
of gravity by tilting the cylinder bank angle forward,
re-tuning the engine for low-mid range torque to suit
the weight of an ATV, and revising the intake and
exhaust systems are among the many changes.
(More
KFX450R Engine Pictures & Info)
Chassis
A machine’s racing performance is often limited
by the performance of its frame. And since swapping
frames is no easy task, the KFX450R comes equipped
with a high-performance frame right from the start.
The KFX450R is the first ATV in its
class to offer a completely aluminum chassis: frame,
sub-frame and swingarm are all formed from lightweight
aluminum. But more than for its weight saving potential,
aluminum was chosen for its highly rigid properties.
The highly rigid aluminum frame contributes
to the KFX’s excellent rough-road handling and
traction. The frame’s high rigidity (especially
its torsional rigidity) makes the KFX extremely stable
in corners and allows the suspension to be easily
set up to suit course conditions.
(More
KFX450R Chassis Pictures & Info)
For additional information on these
and other Kawasaki ATVs, visit www.kawasaki.com.
