THE KX™85 MOTORCYCLE BRINGS KAWASAKI’S PROVEN PERFORMANCE TO THE AMATEUR RANKS, WITH THE PROPORTIONATE POWER OF A BIG BIKE SCALED DOWN TO OFFER EXPERIENCED YOUNG RACERS THE ADVANTAGE THEY NEED.
6-position adjustable handlebar mount helps tailor ergonomics for a wide range of riders
Sophisticated suspension components with a 32.7 inch seat height
Front and rear disc brakes
High tensile steel perimeter frame
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Highlights
San Bernardino, California
2018
Kawasaki
KX™85 Base
2-stroke, 1-cylinder, piston reed, valve
6-speed, return shift
Available
Specifications
2018
Kawasaki
KX™85
Base
Off-Road
2-stroke, 1-cylinder, piston reed, valve
84cc
water-cooled
48.5 mm
45.8 mm
10.9:1 (low speed) - 9.0:1 (high speed)
Keihin PWK28
Electric CDI w/digital advance
6-speed, return shift
Chain
High-tensile steel perimeter design with subframe member
36mm inverted telescopic cartridge fork with 20-way compression damping
Uni-Trak® single shock system with 24-way compression and 21-way rebound damping, plus adjustable spring preload
Disc
Disc
70/100-17
10.8 in
90/100-14
10.8 in
29 °/3.8 in
72.0 in
30.1 in
43.3 in
11.4 in
32.7 in
49.8 in
165.3 lb**
1.32 gal
Lime Green
**Curb weight includes all necessary materials and fluids to operate correctly, full tank of fuel (more than 90 percent capacity) and tool kit (if supplied).