Reported by Alex Edge from Motorcycle Daily - - www.motorcycledaily.com
Next year, Kawasaki will attack the off-road segment with a new KLX450R (designated a 2008 model), based on the company's successful KX450F motocross machine. According to Kawasaki's press materials, the company's engineers started with the KX450F and "modified it for the improved durability, comfort and range needed by off-road racers". These modifications consist mainly of changes to the motor for a more off-road friendly power characteristic, along with increased durability, as well as a wide-ratio 5 speed transmission and some revision of the bike's ergonomics for greater long-distance comfort.
The full article from Motorcycle Daily is here : http://www.motorcycledaily.com/23september06_klx450r.htm
Next year, Kawasaki will attack the off-road segment with a new KLX450R (designated a 2008 model), based on the company's successful KX450F motocross machine. According to Kawasaki's press materials, the company's engineers started with the KX450F and "modified it for the improved durability, comfort and range needed by off-road racers". These modifications consist mainly of changes to the motor for a more off-road friendly power characteristic, along with increased durability, as well as a wide-ratio 5 speed transmission and some revision of the bike's ergonomics for greater long-distance comfort.
The full article from Motorcycle Daily is here : http://www.motorcycledaily.com/23september06_klx450r.htm