2022 Kawasaki KLX450R launched in India at Rs 8.99 lakh

It is available in only the Lime Green colour. The deliveries of the motorcycle will commence from the end of January 2022.

Kawasaki has launched the 2022 KLX450R in India. The latest iteration of the purpose-built off-road motorcycle has been priced at Rs 8.99 lakh (ex-showroom).

The 2022 Kawasaki KLX450R is powered by a 449cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine that is mated to a wide-ratio 5-speed transmission. The engine has been tuned to deliver more low-end torque. It also features double valve springs and a low-friction coating on piston skirts.

The suspension setup on the 2022 Kawasaki KLX450R includes a pair of 48 mm USD forks with compression and rebound adjustability and a rear mono-shock that can also be adjusted for pre-load, rebound, and compression.

Some of the other features include a small fully digital instrument cluster, LED rear light, electric starter, petal disc brakes, flat seat and a single exhaust. The off-road-focused motorcycle has an 8-litre fuel tank. It weighs 126 kg (kerb) and has a ground clearance of 315 mm. Its seat height is set at 935 mm and the overall length of the bike is 2,175 mm.

The 2022 Kawasaki KLX450R is available in only the Lime Green colour. The deliveries of the motorcycle will commence from the end of January 2022.