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KX450 2025

Track: MX 888 Ivrea

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Kawasaki KX450 2025 - 75 kg, Intermediate, Neutral, MX 888 Ivrea

Set this first

Most important change

Fork: Compression

Stock value
10 clicks
Recommended
7 clicks
Change
3 clicks harder than stock

clicks out from fully closed

Reason: condition MX 888 Ivrea

How to test it: Change Compression only, nothing else. Then ride the same section or the same number of laps as before and watch whether exactly the behaviour that bothers you changes. If it gets worse or less settled, put the value back.

Key values

14 confirmed settings available.

Source

Released reference setup, confirmed by an expert

One released reference records no document.

Last reviewed: 29 Jul 2026

All recommended changes

In order, biggest deviation from the stock value first. Take them one at a time.

  1. Fork: Compression3 clicks harder than stock

    10 clicks7 clicksclicks out from fully closed

    Reason: condition MX 888 Ivrea

    How to test it

    Change Compression only, nothing else. Then ride the same section or the same number of laps as before and watch whether exactly the behaviour that bothers you changes. If it gets worse or less settled, put the value back.

  2. Shock: Low-speed compression3 clicks harder than stock

    10 clicks7 clicksclicks out from fully closed

    Reason: condition MX 888 Ivrea

    How to test it

    Change Low-speed compression only, nothing else. Then ride the same section or the same number of laps as before and watch whether exactly the behaviour that bothers you changes. If it gets worse or less settled, put the value back.

  3. Shock: High-speed compression0.25 turns harder than stock

    1.25 turns1 turnclicks out from fully closed

    How to test it

    Change High-speed compression only, nothing else. Then ride the same section or the same number of laps as before and watch whether exactly the behaviour that bothers you changes. If it gets worse or less settled, put the value back.

  4. Fork: Rebound1 click softer than stock

    9 clicks10 clicksclicks out from fully closed

    Reason: condition MX 888 Ivrea

    How to test it

    Change Rebound only, nothing else. Then ride the same section or the same number of laps as before and watch whether exactly the behaviour that bothers you changes. If it gets worse or less settled, put the value back.

  5. Shock: Rebound1 click softer than stock

    12 clicks13 clicksclicks out from fully closed

    Reason: condition MX 888 Ivrea

    How to test it

    Change Rebound only, nothing else. Then ride the same section or the same number of laps as before and watch whether exactly the behaviour that bothers you changes. If it gets worse or less settled, put the value back.

All technical values

Complete settings, technical data, components, gearing and geometry - including the adjusters that exist on the bike but do not carry a confirmed value yet.

14 confirmed values
BrakeNissin Hydraulic Disc Brakes
ChainOEM Chain
Chain length114 linksOEM
ChassisOEM Aluminium Perimeter Frame (KX450)
ClutchOEM Wet Multiplate Clutch
ECUKeihin EMS
ForkShowa 49 mm Coil-Spring Fork
Compressionclicks out from fully closed7 clicks -3computed
Reboundclicks out from fully closed10 clicks +1computed
Spring rate5 N/mmOEM
HandlebarOEM Handlebar
ShockShowa MX Monoshock
Sagloaded, rider in gear105 mmOEM
Static sagwithout load35 mmOEM
High-speed compressionclicks out from fully closed1 turn -0.25computed
Low-speed compressionclicks out from fully closed7 clicks -3computed
Reboundclicks out from fully closed13 clicks +1computed
Spring rate54 N/mmOEM
SwingarmOEM Aluminium Swingarm
TireDunlop Geomax MX33
Front tire pressure1 bar (14.5 psi)OEM
Rear tire pressure1 bar (14.5 psi)OEM
TransmissionOEM Final Drive
Front sprocket13 teethOEM
Rear sprocket50 teethOEM

After the ride

Tested a change? Record what happened. LAISA stores it against this bike and this condition. The recommendation above does not adapt to it automatically yet.

About this baseline

For a 75 kg Intermediate rider with a Neutral style, the baseline for the Kawasaki KX450 2025 at MX 888 Ivrea shifts 5 of 14 computed settings away from the OEM standard. The biggest shifts: Compression 7 clicks (-3 vs OEM), Low-speed compression 7 clicks (-3 vs OEM). All values are computed from OEM defaults and your rider and condition factors.

Value provenance: OEM = manufacturer specification · verified = confirmed by an expert · reviewed = editorially reviewed reference · community = confirmed by the community (median of at least three public setups) · computed = automatically derived by the LAISA engine. Automatically extracted and unconfirmed values never appear on public pages.

Next steps

Dial in your riding technique

Skills that change how the bike behaves - often the real fix before any clicker.

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Matching protective gear

The right setup is half the job - the other half is protective gear matched to the discipline and conditions.

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Upgrades that fit

Optional aftermarket parts for this bike - the setup above comes first, these are next.

Tirelikely fit
Dunlop Dunlop Geomax MX 53 F ( 70/100-19 TT 42M Vorderrad )
Exhaustlikely fit
Akrapovic Evolution Line
Shocklikely fit
SPV2 Factory Shock Upgrade
Forklikely fit
SPV2 Factory Fork Upgrade
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Setups for this bike

1 setups

Reference setups

Verified factory and expert setups.
ReferenceKeefer Inc. Baseline 2025AI
RaceTraining
Compressionclicks out from fully closed10 clicks
Fork height in clampstube protrusion above top clamp2–3 Ring
Reboundclicks out from fully closed9 clicks
Spring rate5.1 N/mm
Sagloaded, rider in gear105 mm
High-speed compressionclicks out from fully closed1.25 clicks
Low-speed compressionclicks out from fully closed10 clicks
Reboundclicks out from fully closed12 clicks
Spring rate54 N/mm

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Frequently asked questions

How much race sag for the Kawasaki KX450 2025?

As a starting point, 105 mm of race sag at 75 kg rider weight. Measure with a helper and set it via spring preload.

What tire pressure is recommended for the Kawasaki KX450 2025?

As a starting point: 1 bar front, 1 bar rear - computed for a 75 kg Intermediate rider. Check cold and adjust in small steps by feel.

What gearing (sprockets) does the Kawasaki KX450 2025 run?

As a starting point, 13 teeth front / 50 teeth rear. For more acceleration go larger at the rear (or smaller at the front); for more top speed, the reverse.

Are these values safe to ride?

Baseline values are starting points generated from OEM defaults, rider weight, skill, style and conditions - not safety guarantees. Verify on the bike, adjust step by step and ride within your limits.

Baseline values are starting points generated from OEM defaults, rider weight, skill, style, and condition - or lifted from an expert/verified setup where one exists (see the provenance badge). They are not safety guarantees. Verify on the bike and ride within your limits.

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