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Kawasaki EN 450 LTD - [1985]
This edition of the Kawasaki EN 450 LTD is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 1985. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1986 Suzuki RH 250 X and the 1986 Suzuki GSX-R 1100 DOHC.This particular Kawasaki EN 450 has a 451cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Horizontal In-Line Petrol powerplant with 2 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative Horizontal In-Line engine, Cruiser style motorbike includes the Suzuki GV 700 GL Madura - [1984]
The 1985 EN 450 shares its Horizontal In-Line engine and Cruiser style configuration with the likes of the 1984 Suzuki GV 700 GL Madura and the 1984 Honda CB 750 SC Nighthawk S. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the EN 450's Cruiser style with a similar size of engine then how about the 1982 Yamaha XS 400 L Maxim | 1982cc.1994 Suzuki VS 400 Intruder | 1994cc.
Weighing in at 199 kgs (438 lbs) this makes the Kawasaki EN 450 LTD in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally or the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745, give or take 50kg.
The 1985 Kawasaki EN 450 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha WR 250 F - [2025]
In terms of power the 451cc 8 valve Horizontal In-Line 2 cylinder engine produces 50 bhp (37 kW) @ 9500 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [36.1 bhp (26 kW) @ 12000 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 [72.4 bhp (53 kW) @ 9000 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 26.0 lb-ft (35.2 Nm) @ 8500 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 [50.2 lb-ft (68.0 Nm) @ 6500 rpm] and the 2025 Suzuki SV 650 ABS [47.2 lb-ft (63.9 Nm) @ 8100 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Kawasaki EN 450 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 1969 Norton Commando 750 Fastback has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1985 Kawasaki EN 450 LTD.
The 1985 Kawasaki EN 450 LTD has a Power to weight ratio of 251.2 bhp per ton and 130.8 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1985 EN 450 competing with the 1969 Norton Commando 750 Fastback [276.1 bhp\ton] and the 1971 Norton Commando 750 Fastback [276.1 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Kawasaki EN 450 generating around 130.8 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1992 Honda VFR 400 R NC30 [155.6 lb-ft per ton] and the 1990 Honda VFR 400 R NC30 [155.6 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 14.7 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 15.0 secs, this makes the Kawasaki EN 450 LTD similar in acceleration to the 1993 Honda NT 650 V Revere (14.7 secs) and the 1993 Suzuki Across DOHC (14.7 secs). This Kawasaki EN 450 LTD also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 1985 Kawasaki EN 450 LTD and the 1982 Kawasaki Z 400 GP
When talking about the performance of the 1985 Kawasaki EN 450 LTD on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 0 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 1982 Kawasaki Z 400 GP (0 secs) and the 2006 Kawasaki W 400 Twin Cylinder (0 secs).
The 1985 version of the Kawasaki EN 450 LTD has a maximum speed of 100mph.
Top Speed of the 1985 EN 450 equals the 2021 Honda CBR 250 RR
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 1985 Kawasaki EN 450 LTD then how about a 2021 Honda CBR 250 RR (111 mph) and the 2021 Honda CBR 250 RR SP Quick Shifter Special Ed (111 mph).
