KX85 I – Massive in Youth Class

by The-Team on November 3, 2008

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“Big-wheel or small the result is the same – Total commitment of the youth class.” -kawasaki.co.uk

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BIG BRAKES

Front and rear disc brakes give the KX85 great stopping power. Kawasaki’s competitive edge runs through the whole KX range

KEEP YOUR COOL

Hyper-efficient radiator keeps the engine at the right temperature for the whole race to maintain consistent power delivery from the startline to the finishing flag

STAY ON TRACK

Fully adjustable rear shock with high traction Uni-Trak suspension absorbs the rough stuff and assists linear power delivery

KX85 I Specifications

Get technical with your new Kawasaki’s vital statistics.


Engine type Liquid-cooled, 2-stroke Single with KIPS
Displacement 84 cm³
Bore x stroke 48.5 x 45.8 mm
Compression ratio 10.0:1 (low speed); 9.2:1 (high speed)
Valve/Induction system Reed valve
Fuel system Carburettor: Keihin PWK 28
Ignition Digital CDI
Starting Primary kick
Transmission 6-speed, return
Frame type Perimeter, high-tensile steel
Rake/Trail 27° / 89 mm
Suspension, front 36 mm leading-axle upside-down telescopic fork with 16-way compression damping
Suspension, rear Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with adjustable preload, 4-way compression and 20-way rebound damping
Wheel travel, front 275 mm
Wheel travel, rear 275 mm
Tyre, front 70/100-17 40M
Tyre, rear 90/100-14 49M
Brakes, front Single 220 mm disc
Brakes, rear Single 184 mm disc
Steering angle, left / right 45° / 45°
Dimensions (L x W x H) 1.820 mm x 735 mm x 1,055 mm
Wheelbase 1,255 mm
Seat height 840 mm F
Fuel capacity 5.5 litres
Curb Mass 69 kg
Automatic Headlights On (AHO) n/a

Complies to EU emission limit

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