Kawasaki Industries, named after company founder Shozo Kawasaki, produces several models of ATVs including the Kawasaki KFX400, Kawasaki KFX450R and KFX 700. With a long history of heavy equipment production Kawasaki Industries (aka Kawasaki Heavy Industries Inc) brings a lot of knowledge and experience to the All Terrain Vehicle industry.

Shipping, high speed railway, military aircraft, aerospace and motorcycles are just a few of the areas that Kawasaki has excelled in so it’s no surprise that the KFX 400, KFX 450R and KFX 700 ATV models are consumer favorites. You’ll find a review of all models of Kawasaki built sport ATV models here on ATV Style.

Kawasaki, with its trademark motto of “Let the Good Times Roll” is also very active in the ATV racing circuit. Kawasaki’s racing team, known as Team Green, is always a front runner on the pro circuits. With a large number of aftermarket high performance Kawasaki ATV parts available and several Kawasaki fan sites and clubs in existence Kawasaki ATVs will likely remain extremely popular into 2008, 2009 and beyond.

Here is what Kawasaki has to say about some of the key features on the all new KFX450R model. Visit the official Kawasaki Industries website for the latest updates.

449cc Liquid-cooled four-stroke single DOHC w/four valves per cylinder   Based on the engine from the World Championship winning KX™450F

• A lightweight forged piston reduces reciprocating weight
• Triple piston rings and a 21mm diameter piston pin help increase durability and reduce necessary maintenance.
• The intake ports feature a special coating.  The extremely smooth surfaces improve intake efficiency at all rpm ranges.
• Lightweight titanium valves and aluminum valve spring retainers reduce reciprocating weight and boost high-rpm reliability.
• Lightweight high-performance titanium exhaust header contributes to low and mid-range throttle response.
• Electric starting facilitates quicker stall recovery and lowers rider fatigue .
• Large-volume air-box contributes to both intake efficiency and the sharp engine response.
• An air duct fashioned from polyethylene (known for its ability to resist deformation caused by intake pulses) helps ensure stable engine performance.
• Torque delivery is tuned to match the rear tires’ ability to deliver traction, making it easier to accelerate without excessive wheel-spin.  Efforts were made to achieve the widest possible torque curve, so that traction can be maximised through a greater part of the rev range.
• Asymmetrical high-acceleration cams yield high intake efficiency.

If you own one of these monsters, or any machine in the Kawasaki ATV lineup, share your experience by leaving a comment.

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