Specification Desc./Quantity
Squish 1 mm (0.039 in)
Electric Kick-start
Engine speed at idle Mapped in relation to coolant temperature
Clutch 8 disc wet clutch
Lubrication system Pressure-fed circuit, dry sump system with internal reservoir
Air filter Sponge
Cooling Coolant
Values correct with control clearance between rocker and valve intake: 0.08 - 0.13 mm (0.0031 - 0.0051 in)
exhaust: 0.18 - 0.23 mm (0.0071 - 0.0091 in)
Gearbox mechanical, 4 speeds with foot lever on the left hand side of
the engine
Gearbox lubrication Oil splash lubrication
Gear ratio Primary: 23/65 = 1 : 2.83
Final: 14/49 = 1 : 3.50
1st 14/29 = 1 : 2.07
2nd 15/26 = 1 : 1.73
3rd 17/25 = 1 : 1.47
4th 19/24 = 1 : 1.26
Drive chain Regina chain without O-rings 5/8" x 1/4" 114 links
Capacities
CAPACITY
Specification Desc./Quantity
Fuel tank capacity (including reserve) 7.4 l (1.63 UKgal)
Engine oil capacity, replacing oil filter 1200 cm³ (73.23 cu.in)
Gearbox oil 650 cm³ (39.66 cu.in)
Coolant capacity 1.2 l (0.26 Ukgal) (50% water + 50% antifreeze solution with
ethylene glycol)
Seats 1
Electrical system
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
Specification
Desc./Quantity
1 Ignition Electronic, digital (batteryless)
2 Standard spark plug NGK CR8EKB
3 Spark plug electrode gap 0.7 ± 0.8 mm (0.028 in ± 0.031 in)
4 Main fuse 30 A
5 (Permanent-magnet) Alternator Kokusan 220 W
Frame and suspensions
CHASSIS AND SUSPENSIONS
Specification
Desc./Quantity
Frame - type Steel and aluminium perimetric frame
Steering rake 26.2°
Trail 111 mm (4.37 in)
Front suspension Marzocchi upside-down fork, Ø 50 mm (1.97 in) with adjustable
compression damping and return.
Front suspension travel 302 mm (11.89 in)
Rear suspension Pro-Link with Sachs monoshock, with adjustable compression
damping (fast and slow) and rebound damping.
Rear suspension travel 310 mm (12.20 in)
MXV 450 Characteristics
CHAR - 11