The Advanced KX Range
The Kawasaki KX 85's are highly tuned, competitive moto-crossers designed for children over 10 who possess intermediate to advanced skills. The KX85's come in two formats - The 'small wheel' version aimed at 10-13 yr olds and the 'standard wheel' version for 13 yrs and older. With the exception of the wheel size, the bikes are identical.
Kawasaki KX85 (Small Wheel)
Kawasaki KX85 (Standard Wheel)
Engine: Two-stroke single with KIPS®
Displacement: 84cc
Bore x stroke: 48.5 x 45.8mm
Cooling: Liquid
Carburetion: Keihin PWK28
Induction: Crankcase reed valve
Compression ratio: 10.0:1 (low speed) – 9.2:1 (high speed)
Ignition: Digital CDI
Transmission: Six-speed
Frame: High-tensile steel perimeter design with subframe member
Rake / trail: 27° / 3.5 in.
Suspension type, front: 36mm inverted telescopic cartridge fork
Suspension adjustments, front: 18-way compression damping
Suspension type, rear: UNI-TRAK® single-shock system
Suspension adjustments, rear: Spring preload, 4-way compression and 18-way
rebound damping
Wheel travel, front: 10.8 in.
Wheel travel, rear: 10.8 in.
Tire, front: 70/100 x 17
Tire, rear: 90/100 x 14
Brakes, front / rear: Hydraulic disc
Overall length: 71.7 in.
Overall width: 28.9 in.
Overall height: 41.5 in.
Ground clearance: 13.4 in.
Seat height: 33.1 in.
Dry weight: 143.3 lbs.
Fuel capacity: 1.5 gal.
Wheelbase: 49.4 in.