MX450
MSRP: $7,999*
* MSRP does not include freight, setup, tax, title, documentation fees, or dealer installed options. See your dealer for complete details.
The Kove MX450 is an Open-Class, big-bore weapon that is ready to throw some roost, stretch your arms, and get your pulse going! An excellent blend of affordability and performance, the MX450 proves that you don’t need to spend a fortune to have a blast on the track!
With an MSRP that is thousands lower than the competition, you might expect the MX450 to be lacking features or quality, but this isn’t the case with Kove!
At first glance, you’ll notice the quality of the plastic and how well the body work integrates and fits together. Once you swing a leg over it, you’ll feel how flat and narrow the rider cockpit is, and there is nothing on the shrouds or side panels that sticks out to catch your boots or knee braces.
In addition, titanium, billet aluminium, and annodized goodies are everywhere, making the MX450 as easy to look at as it is easy on your wallet!
The 234lb dry weight matches many of the big-name competitors in the category, and is appreciated when flicking the bike around on the track or throwing it up on the stand after a moto.
The suspension is well balanced and fully adjustable; during our SoCal test sessions, both our big and small test riders were able to dial the MX450 in to their personal preferences just with clicker, sag, and fork height adjustments. The KYB 48mm fork and Yu-An shock are fully adjustable, and they are easily tuned by any reputable suspension shop.
The Kove MX450 puts out 52hp at the rear wheel and delivers strong performance that is perfect for 90% of riders out there. With it’s 5-speed transmission, it’s fun and versatile on the track and the trail.
In the power department, the 449cc SOHC, EFI engine fires up quickly hot or cold with a press of the electric start button. Complementing the strong and torquey engine is an electronic package with selectable Engine Maps (2), Launch Control, Quick Shift, and a Lap Timer, all of which are controlled by a cluster switch on the left side of the handlebar.
Give the MX450 a try and you’ll be surprised how much fun, performance, and quality you can have for under $8000!
MODEL HIGHLIGHTS
MODERN, Versitile POWERPLANT
The heart of the MX450 is the 52hp SOHC powerplant. Featuring Electric Start, Fuel Injection, Hydraulic CLutch, 5-Speed Transmission, Selectable Engine Maps (2), Launch Control, and Quick Shift, it delivers excellent performance for a price tag that hasn’t been seen in YEARS!
SLIM, NARROW, AND FLAT
Kove engineers put in a lot of extra hours designing the looks of the MX450. It doesn’t look like anything else on the on the market, but it goes beyond aesthetics; the shrouds are narrow and won’t catch your boots or knee braces, the seat is the perfect firmness with a flat profile and great grip, and the side panels are narrow and don’t stick out. Even the rear fender has integrated grips to make lifting the MX450 onto the stand a breeze.
READY TO PLEASE A WIDE VARIETY OF RIDERS
During our test sessions, we were pleased with the ability to dial the MX450 in for a wide variety of riders. From tall and heavy to short and light, MX450 is easy to dial in with simple clicker changes, sag adjustment, and control movements. The industry-leading KYB fork is plush and controlled, and the Yu-An shock is easy to dial in, either with just the clickers, or internally by practically any suspension tuner.
FULLY MODERN TECH MEETS 20-YEAR-OLD MSRP!
OTHER FEATURES
HYDRAULIC CLUTCH
TITANIUM EXHAUST
BILLET TRIPLE CLAMPS
KYB FORK
SPECIFICATIONS
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Engine Type: Single Cylinder, SOHC
Cooling: Liquid-Cooled
Displacement: 449.9cc
Bore x Stroke: 96mm x 62.15mm
Fuel System: Bosch EFI
Transmission: 5-Speed
Clutch: Oil Bath, Multi-Disc, Hydraulic-Actuated
Starter: Electric
Max Power: 52 horsepower @ 9500rpm
Max Torque: 32 ft-lbs @ 7500rpm
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Frame Type: Steel Perimeter
Front Suspension: KYB 48mm Inverted Fork, Adjustable Compression & Rebound, 12” Travel
Rear Suspension: YU-AN Piggy-Back Shock, Adjustable Rebound, High-Speed & Low-Speed Compression, 12” Travel
Front Wheel: 80/100-21”
Rear Wheel: 110/90-19”
Front Brake: 290mm Disc, 2-Piston Caliper
Rear Brake: 240mm Disc, Single-Piston Caliper
Steering Angle: 38.5 Degrees
Rake Angle: 28 Degrees
Fuel Capacity: 1.85 Gallons
Gearing: 13-50
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Length x Width x Height: 85.4” x 31.7” x 49.8”
Wheelbase: 58.7”
Seat Height: 37.7”
Ground Clearance: 12.2”
Dry Weight: 234lbs
IMAGE GALLERY
MSRP: $7,999*
* MSRP does not include freight, setup, tax, title, documentation fees, or dealer installed options. See your dealer for complete details.
THIS MOTORCYCLE IS A COMPETITION MODEL ONLY AND IS NOT MANUFACTURED FOR, NOR SHOULD BE USED ON PUBLIC STREETS, ROADS OR HIGHWAYS. THE USE OF THIS MOTORCYCLE SHOULD BE LIMITED TO PARTICIPATION IN SANCTIONED COMPETITION EVENTS UPON A CLOSED COURSE AND SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR GENERAL OFF-ROAD RECREATIONAL RIDING. IT IS INTENDED FOR EXPERIENCED RACERS ONLY, NOT FOR BEGINNERS.
