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2017 Kawasaki KX85
$4,849.00

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Year
2017
Manufacturer
Kawasaki
Model
KX85
Overview
Description
Kawasaki’s intermediate KX85 motocross racer is the natural progression after the kids outgrow their KX65. Loaded with big KX features, these high performance racers keep young riders at the front of the pack.
Engine
- Displacement: 84cc
- Type: 2-stroke, Single with KIPS
- Bore and stroke: 48.5 x 45.8 mm
- Cooling: Liquid
- Compression ratio: 10.9 (low speed), 9.0 (high speed)
- Fuel system: Keihin PWK28 carburetor
- Ignition: Digital-CDI
- Lubrication: Petrol mix (32:1), 2-stroke racing oil
- Induction: 2-petal carbon-fibre piston reed valve
Brakes
- Front: type: Single 220 mm disc
- Front: calipers: Single-piston caliper
- Rear: type: Single 184 mm disc
- Rear: calipers: Single-piston caliper
Dimensions
- Overall length: 1,830 mm (71.7 in.)
- Overall width: 765 mm (28.9 in.)
- Overall height: 1,100 mm (41.5 in.)
- Wheelbase: 1,265 mm (49.4 in.)
- Ground clearance: 290 mm (13.4 in.)
- Seat height: 830 mm (33.1 in.)
- Curb mass: 75 kg (152.1 lb.)
- Fuel capacity: 5 L (1.2 gal.)
Drivetrain
- Transmission: 6-speed, constant mesh, return shift
- Final drive: Chain
- Primary reduction ratio: 3.400 (68/20)
- Gear ratio: 1st: 2.538 (33/13)
- Gear ratio: 2nd: 1.875 (30/16)
- Gear ratio: 3rd: 1.500 (27/18)
- Gear ratio: 4th: 1.250 (25/20)
- Gear ratio: 5th: 1.090 (24/22)
- Gear ratio: 6th: 0.956 (22/23)
- Final reduction ratio: 3.571 (50/14)
- Clutch: Wet multi-disc
Frame
- Type: Tubular semi-double cradle, high tensile steel
- Wheel travel: front: 275 mm (10.8 in.)
- Tire: front: 70/100-17
- Wheel travel: rear: 275 mm (10.8 in.)
- Tire: rear: 90/100-14
- Caster (rake): 29 deg.
- Trail: 97 mm (3.5 in.)
- Steering angle (left/right): 45 deg. / 45 deg.
Suspension
- Suspension, front: 36 mm inverted telescopic cartridge fork with 20-way compression damping
- Suspension, rear: Uni-Trak single-shock system with 24-way compression and 21-way rebound damping, plus adjustable spring preload
NOTES:
Curb Mass includes all necessary materials and fluids to operate correctly, full tank of fuel (more than 90% of capacity) and tool kit (if supplied)
Power / Torque figures measured at the crankshaft.
The specifications mentioned here apply to and have been achieved by production models under standard operating conditions. We intend only to give a fair description of the vehicle and its performance capabilities but these specifications may not apply to every machine supplied for sale. Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. reserves the right to alter specifications without prior notice. Equipment illustrated and specifications may vary to meet individual markets. Available colours may vary by market.Specs
Engine
- Engine Type
- 2-stroke, Single with KIPS
- Displacement
- 84cc
- Bore and Stroke
- 48.5 x 45.8 mm
- Cooling
- Liquid
- Compression Ratio
- 10.9 (low speed), 9.0 (high speed)
- Fuel System
- Keihin PWK28 carburetor
- Ignition
- Digital-CDI
Chassis
- Front Suspension
- 36 mm inverted telescopic cartridge fork with 20-way compression damping
- Front Brakes
- Single 220 mm disc
- Front Tire
- 70/100-17
- Rear Suspension
- Uni-Trak single-shock system with 24-way compression and 21-way rebound damping, plus adjustable spring preload
- Rear Brakes
- Single 184 mm disc
- Rear Tire
- 90/100-14
Dimensions
- Dry Weight
- Curb Weight: 75 kg (152.1 lb.)
- Fuel Capacity
- 5 L (1.2 gal.)
- Wheelbase
- 1,265 mm (49.4 in.)
- Ground Clearance
- 290 mm (13.4 in.)
- Seat Height
- 830 mm (33.1 in.)
- Trail
- 97 mm (3.5 in.)
- Rake
- 29 deg.
Transmission
- Transmission
- 6-speed, constant mesh, return shift
- Final Drive
- Chain
General
- Colors
- Lime Green