| MODEL | KAWASAKI EN 450 LTD 1985 - 1990 |
| Year | 1985 - 1990 |
| Engine Type | Four-stroke, DOHC, liquid-cooled parallel twin, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 451 cc / 27.7 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 72.5 x 55.0 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Max Power | 50 hp / 36.5 kW @ 9,500 rpm |
| Max Torque | — |
| Ignition | Coil |
| Induction | Keihin carburettor |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Gear Box | 6-speed |
| Clutch | Wet plate |
| Final Drive | Belt |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | — |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Dual shocks |
| Front Brakes | Single disc |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | — |
| Wheelbase | — |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | — |
| Wet Weight | 199 kg / 438.7 lb |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 100/90-19 |
| Rear Tyre | 140/90-15 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 11 litres / 2.9 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | — |
A middleweight twin from 1985 to 1990, and the forerunner of the Vulcan line. Its engine was derived from the Ninja 900 with two cylinders removed. It was pitched as a good first big bike thanks to its low seat, light weight and smooth running, and it was replaced by the Vulcan 500 in 1990.
