Product Description
KX450F steering stabilizer from Scott's Performance, listed here for the 2012-2018 Kawasaki KX 450F with a complete kit, a triple clamp kit, a mount kit only, a frame bracket and a bar clamp. When the KX 450F's front wheel hits something and the bars try to snap sideways, the damper resists that fast movement. For these years the top mount complete kit is part DS-6662-07 (about 3.5 lb), the sub mount complete kit is part DS-SUB-6628-07 (about 3.5 lb) and the triple clamp kit is part DT-9255-6662 (about 7.5 lb); 6 more options are listed below.
Kit options for the Kawasaki KX 450F (2012-2018)
- Top Mount - Stabilizer Kit Complete | part DS-6662-07 | about 3.5 lb
- SUB Mount - Complete Stabilizer Kit - when using original triple clamps | part DS-SUB-6628-07 | about 3.5 lb
- Triple Clamp kit with Stabilizer | part DT-9255-6662 | about 7.5 lb
- SUB Mount - Complete Stabilizer Kit - with Triple Clamp | part DT-SUB-6628-06 | price includes Billet Triple Clamp | about 5 lb
- Top Mount - Mount Kit Only | part DM-6662-07 | about 2 lb
- SUB Mount - Mount Kit Only - when using original triple clamps | part DM-SUB-6628-07 | about 3.5 lb
- Frame Bracket only (Bolt-on Sub Mount) | part FBD-6628 | sub mount style / under the bars | about 0.5 lb
- Frame Bracket only (Bolt-on Top mount) | part FBD-6662 | about 0.75 lb
- Bar Clamp only | no part number listed
About this KX 450F listing
Scott's lists 3 kit generations for the KX 450F: 2006-2008, 2009-2011, 2012-2018. This page covers 2012-2018. For comparison, the nearest generations: 2009-2011 uses DS-6662-00. Scott's fitment notes for this bike: price includes Billet Triple Clamp; sub mount style / under the bars. Part DS-6662-07 is also used on 1 other Scott's model, so check the fit by model year and not by part number alone. This page offers top mount, sub mount mounting.
Technical Details
- Fits: Kawasaki KX 450F, 2012-2018
- Also searched as: KX450F stabilizer, KX 450F stabilizer, KX450F steering damper
- Stabilizer: the stabilizer on its own (part 4200-00) is the same on every bike; the mount kit is what changes by bike.
Fitment
- Kawasaki KX 450F | 2012-2018 (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018)
Questions riders ask
Which kit do I need for the KX 450F?
If you do not have a Scott's stabilizer yet, pick a complete kit. If you already own one, a mount kit only moves it to this bike.
Will it fit my handlebars?
Check the bar diameter and the crossbar on your KX 450F. Scott's says some bikes need different bars when the crossbar sits too low.
Questions riders ask
Which Scott's steering stabilizer kit fits a 2012-2018 Kawasaki KX 450F?
Scott's lists 9 kit options for the 2012-2018 Kawasaki KX 450F. Pick the one you want from the Kit menu on this page. A complete kit has everything you need to get a stabilizer on the bike; a mount kit only is for riders who already own a Scott's stabilizer. The kit guide has a chooser table.
What is the part number for a KX450F steering damper from Scott's?
Scott's part numbers for the 2012-2018 Kawasaki KX 450F:
- Top Mount - Stabilizer Kit Complete: part DS-6662-07
- SUB Mount - Complete Stabilizer Kit - when using original triple clamps: part DS-SUB-6628-07
- Triple Clamp kit with Stabilizer: part DT-9255-6662
- SUB Mount - Complete Stabilizer Kit - with Triple Clamp: part DT-SUB-6628-06
- Top Mount - Mount Kit Only: part DM-6662-07
- SUB Mount - Mount Kit Only - when using original triple clamps: part DM-SUB-6628-07
2 more kit options with part numbers are listed in the Kit menu on this page.
1 option on this page, such as a bar clamp only, has no part number listed by Scott's, so it is not shown here.
Does a Scott's KX450F steering damper kit come with the mounts?
The complete kit does. Scott's lists a complete kit as the one with everything you need to get a stabilizer on the bike, and a mount kit only as the part for riders who already own a Scott's stabilizer. Both are options for the 2012-2018 Kawasaki KX 450F on this page.
What does a KX450F steering stabilizer do?
When the KX 450F's front wheel hits something and the bars try to snap sideways, the damper resists that fast movement.
Is the Scott's stabilizer for the KX450F the same as on other bikes?
Almost always. The stabilizer is part 4200-00, and the mount is the part that changes from bike to bike. See the Scott's 4200-00 stabilizer.
Can I move my Scott's stabilizer to a 2012-2018 Kawasaki KX 450F?
Scott's says yes, with a mount kit for the new bike. For the 2012-2018 Kawasaki KX 450F, the mount kit only parts: DM-6662-07, DM-SUB-6628-07.
What is a tank slapper, and do I need a steering stabilizer on my Kawasaki KX 450F?
A tank slapper is a fast side to side shake of the handlebars. Our guides explain what causes it and how to decide whether you need a stabilizer: tank slappers, speed wobble and head shake and do you need a steering stabilizer.
Will a Scott's steering stabilizer fit my Kawasaki KX 450F?
Fit depends on the model year. This page covers 2012-2018 of the Kawasaki KX 450F. Choose your year in the fitment bar and match the part number on the kit to your bike. Part numbers are explained in the kit guide.
How do I set the damping on a KX450F steering stabilizer?
Scott's says its off-road units damp as the bars turn away from center and let them return freely. Scott's also says the damping is adjustable, including while riding. The install guide covers settings.
How do I service a Scott's KX450F steering stabilizer?
Scott's says to treat it like suspension, with an occasional oil change depending on how hard you ride. See the service guide.
