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.
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 |
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 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 |
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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