2022 Kawasaki KX450 Gearing Owners Manual

2022 Kawasaki KX450 Gearing

Gearing

Selection of the Secondary Reduction Ratio (Rear Sprocket)

Rear Sprocket Selection According to Course Conditions

1. Fast Course
2. Small sprocket
3. Many Curves or Hills
4. Large sprocket
5. Sandy or Soft Ground

• If the course has long straight portions, the secondary reduction ratio should be reduced so that the machine speed can be increased.
• If then the course has many corners or uphills or is wet, the secondary reduction ratio should be increased so that gear shifting and acceleration are smooth.
• Since the speed must be changed depending on the ground condition on the day of the race, be sure to run through the circuit prior to a race and tune the machine accordingly.
• If there is a long straight portion of the course on which the machine can be run at maximum speed the machine should be set so that the maximum speed is developed toward the end of the straight course,
• but care should be taken not to over-rev the engine.
• Since it is difficult to set the machine so it is best suited for all portions of the circuit, determine which circuit portions will have the greatest effect on lap time, and tune the machine to these portions. Confirm your settings by recording lap times after each change. In this way, the machine will deliver the best performance for the entire circuit.