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KX450F 2010 - Race

Tuned for MX Giavera Park - adds: clay, jumps, technical, fast

Kawasaki KX450F 2010 - 75 kg, Intermediate, Neutral, Race - MX Giavera Park

Set this first

Most important change

Shock: High-speed compression

Stock value
1.5 turns
Recommended
1 turn
Change
0.5 turns harder than stock

clicks 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.

Key values

15 confirmed settings available.

Source

Released reference setup, editorially reviewed · Moderately documented

Referenced (not linked):
  • Kawasaki KX450F 2010 owner's manual standard suspension setting + OEM gearing (2010)
  • MXA setup guide (factory standard quoted)

Last reviewed: 30 Jul 2026

All recommended changes

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

  1. Shock: High-speed compression0.5 turns harder than stock

    1.5 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.

  2. Shock: Low-speed compression2 clicks harder than stock

    12 clicks10 clicksclicks out from fully closed

    Reason: condition Race - MX Giavera Park

    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: Rebound2 clicks softer than stock

    12 clicks14 clicksclicks out from fully closed

    Reason: condition Race - MX Giavera Park

    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.

  4. Tire: Front tire pressure0.05 bar more than stock

    1 bar1.05 bar

    Reason: condition Race - MX Giavera Park

    How to test it

    Change Front tire pressure 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. Tire: Rear tire pressure0.05 bar more than stock

    1 bar1.05 bar

    Reason: condition Race - MX Giavera Park

    How to test it

    Change Rear tire pressure 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.

15 confirmed values
BrakeNissin Hydraulic Disc Brakes (250/240 mm)
ChainOEM Chain
Chain length114 linksreviewed
ChassisOEM Aluminium Perimeter Frame
Fork height in clampstube protrusion above top clamp8 ringOEM
ClutchOEM Wet Multiplate Clutch
ECUOEM Engine Management
ForkKYB AOS 48mm Fork
Compressionclicks out from fully closed11 clicksreviewed
Reboundclicks out from fully closed13 clicksreviewed
Spring rate4.6 N/mmreviewed
HandlebarOEM Handlebar
ShockKYB Monoshock (UNI-TRAK)
Sagloaded, rider in gear100 mmreviewed
Static sagwithout load30 mmOEM
High-speed compressionclicks out from fully closed1 turn -0.5computed
Low-speed compressionclicks out from fully closed10 clicks -2computed
Reboundclicks out from fully closed14 clicks +2computed
Spring rate54 N/mmreviewed
SwingarmOEM Aluminium Swingarm
TireBridgestone M403 / M404
Front tire pressure1.05 bar (15.23 psi) +0.05computed
Rear tire pressure1.05 bar (15.23 psi) +0.05computed
TransmissionOEM Final Drive
Front sprocket13 teethreviewed
Rear sprocket49 teethreviewed
Triple ClampOEM Triple Clamp

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 Race baseline for the Kawasaki KX450F 2010 at MX Giavera Park shifts 5 of 15 computed settings away from the OEM standard. The biggest shifts: High-speed compression 1 turn (-0,5 vs OEM), Low-speed compression 10 clicks (-2 vs OEM). Values come from OEM defaults, your rider and condition factors and 8 verified reference setups.

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.

No public community setups yet for this bike and condition.

Doesn't feel right on track?

Pick the symptom and we'll show the likely setup causes - and whether it is really a technique thing.

Troubleshoot a handling problem
Riding technique
Vision and line in ruts - corneringControlling the bike off jump faces - jumpingThrottle control on corner exit (MX) - throttle

Matching protective gear

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

Acerbis Motocross-Helm Airstrike-C
HelmetFits the discipline
Acerbis Motocross-Helm Airstrike-C
ECE 22.06
Acerbis Handschuhe Carbon G 5.0
GlovesFits the discipline
Acerbis Handschuhe Carbon G 5.0
Level 2Level 1
Alpinestars Tech 5 Stiefel Black
BootsFits the discipline
Alpinestars Tech 5 Stiefel Black
EN 13634CE

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Gear for these conditions

Frequently asked questions

What is a good Race setup for the Kawasaki KX450F 2010?

For a 75 kg Intermediate rider with a Neutral style, the Race baseline for the Kawasaki KX450F 2010 at MX Giavera Park shifts 5 of 15 computed settings away from the OEM standard. The biggest shifts: High-speed compression 1 turn (-0,5 vs OEM), Low-speed compression 10 clicks (-2 vs OEM).

How much race sag for the Kawasaki KX450F 2010?

As a starting point, 100 mm of race sag at 75 kg rider weight. Measure with a helper and set it via spring preload.

What tire pressure for the Kawasaki KX450F 2010 in Race conditions?

As a starting point: 1.05 bar front, 1.05 bar rear - computed for a 75 kg Intermediate rider. Check cold and adjust in small steps by feel.

What gearing (sprockets) does the Kawasaki KX450F 2010 run?

As a starting point, 13 teeth front / 49 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.