From their first ride to lifting the trophy, legends choose KX - Created to dominate and builtbfor winners, the KX65 and KX85 are competition ready machines designed to encourage the green shoots of youth talent allowing it to blossom into full-blown race wins and Championship success.

Specifications

Engine

Engine type

Liquid-cooled, 2-stroke, single-cylinder

Compression ratio

8.4:1

Valve system

Piston reed valve

Bore x stroke

44.5 x 41.6 mm

Displacement

64 cm³

Fuel system

Carburettor

Lubrication

Petrol mix

Starting system

Primary kick

Ignition system

Electric CDI

 

 

Performance & Transmission

Transmission

6-speed, return shift

Clutch

Wet, multi disc

Primary reduction ratio

3.500 (77/22)

Gear ratios 1st

2.846 (37/13)

Gear ratios 2nd

2.125 (34/16)

Gear ratios 3rd

1.722 (31/18)

Gear ratios 4th

1.428 (30/21)

Gear ratios 5th

1.217 (28/23)

Gear ratios 6th

1.083 (26/24)

Final drive

Chain

Final reduction ratio

3.615 (47/13)

 

 

Frame & Dimensions

Frame type

Double-cradle, high-tensile steel

Trail

60 mm

Wheel travel front

210 mm

Wheel travel rear

240 mm

Tyre, front

60/100-14 30M

Tyre, rear

80/100-12 41M

L x W x H

1,590 x 760 x 955 mm

Steering angle L/R

40° / 40°

Wheel base

1,120 mm

Ground clearance

305 mm

Fuel capacity

3.8 litres

Seat height

760 mm

Curb mass

60 kg

 

 

Brakes & Suspension

Front brake type

Single disc

Front brake diameter

Ø 180 mm

Front brake caliper type

Single-piston

Rear brake type

Single disc

Rear brake diameter

Ø 180 mm

Rear brake caliper type

Single-piston

Front suspension type

Telescopic fork with 4-way rebound damping

Front suspension diameter

Ø 33 mm

Rear suspension type

Bottom-link Uni-Trak, gas-charged shock, stepless rebound damping, and spring preload adjustability

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