From their first ride to lifting the trophy, legends choose KX - Created to dominate and built for winners, the KX65 and new 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 | 10.9:1 (low speed); 9.0:1 (high speed) |
Valve system | Piston reed valve |
Bore x stroke | 48.5 x 45.8 mm |
Displacement | 84 cm³ |
Fuel system | Carburettor |
Lubrication | Petrol mix |
Starting system | Primary kick |
Ignition system | Digital |
Transmission | 6-speed, return shift |
Clutch | Wet, multi disc |
Primary reduction ratio | 3.400 (68/20) |
Gear ratios 1st | 2.538 (33/13) |
Gear ratios 2nd | 1.875 (30/16) |
Gear ratios 3rd | 1.500 (27/18) |
Gear ratios 4th | 1.250 (25/20) |
Gear ratios 5th | 1.090 (24/22) |
Gear ratios 6th | 0.956 (22/23) |
Final drive | Chain |
Final reduction ratio | 3.643 (51/14) |
Frame type | Perimeter, high-tensile steel |
Trail | 97 mm |
Wheel travel front | 275 mm |
Wheel travel rear | 275 mm |
Tyre, front | 70/100-17 40M |
Tyre, rear | 90/100-14 49M |
L x W x H | 1,825 x 765 x 1,100 mm |
Steering angle L/R | 45° / 45° |
Wheel base | 1,260 mm |
Ground clearance | 290 mm |
Fuel capacity | 5.0 litres |
Seat height | 830 mm |
Curb mass | 74.6 kg |
Front brake type | Single petal disc |
Front brake diameter | Ø 220 mm |
Front brake caliper type | Dual-piston |
Rear brake type | Single petal disc |
Rear brake diameter | Ø 184 mm |
Rear brake caliper type | Single-piston |
Front suspension type | Inverted fork with 20-way compression damping |
Front suspension diameter | Ø 36 mm |
Rear suspension type | Bottom-link Uni-Trak with 24-way compression and 21-way rebound damping, and spring preload adjustability |
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