ASPIRING MOTOCROSS RACERS APPLY.
The KX™65 is the most compact bike in the Kawasaki KX lineup, built to serve as the machine of choice for aspiring motocross racers driven to follow in Kawasaki’s championship footsteps. The durability and reliability the KX models are known for creating a dependable platform for starting off in racing. Featuring a six-speed transmission, race-ready engine, strong stopping power, and superb handling, the KX65 grooms champions.
Its liquid-cooled, two-stroke 65cc engine and light weight chassis delivers strong controllable power and exceptional handling that is the ultimate recipe for winning races. The 33mm front forks and four-way adjustable rebound damping are capable of performing at the highest level in aggressive terrain, while the rear is fitted with Kawasaki’s Uni-Trak® single-shock system with adjustable rebound damping and fully adjustable spring preload.
From their first ride to lifting the trophy, legends choose KX – Created to dominate and built for 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.
Kawasaki’s smallest motocross racer is loaded with big KX features to keep young riders at the front of the pack. Boasting aluminum rims, adjustable suspension, digital CDI, and fast revving flywheel, the KX65 is a serious competitor.
2018 Kawasaki KX65 Totalmotorcycle.com Key Features
The Kawasaki KX™ motocross lineup is ingrained with a long list of successes that has stemmed from building champions since the start. The entire lineup returns for 2018 with models to build future champions.
The Kawasaki Team Green™ racing team has been the dominant force in amateur racing for more than 35 years, providing contingency and trackside support to racers. As a result, Kawasaki has relied on the aspiring young stars to provide input and to help develop winning products across its lineup.
Team Green was founded in 1981 and has played an instrumental role in Kawasaki’s industry-leading support program, helping many of the motocross and supercross stars of today reach the pinnacle of the sport. Amateur racers purchasing a Kawasaki KX motocross bike can gain access to the same support received by champions such as Jeremy McGrath and Ryan Villopoto.
Utilizing the Team Green racing program, a trackside support system consisting of more than 50 local, regional, and amateur motocross and off-road events across the country has been put in place. There, Kawasaki technicians and race transporters can be found with critical parts and technical assistance to all riders.
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.
2018 Kawasaki KX65 Totalmotorcycle.com Features and Benefits
DURABLE AND HIGH-PERFORMANCE CLOSED-COURSE MINICYCLE THAT OFFERS ALL THE RIGHT TOOLS FOR YOUTH MOTOCROSS RIDERS GETTING THEIR FIRST TASTE OF COMPETITIVE RIDING.
- High-performance liquid-cooled, 64cc 2-stroke engine
- A low 29.9-inch seat height
- Adjustable 33mm leading axle conventional fork provides great handling and 8.3 inches of wheel travel
- Adjustable Uni-Trak® rear suspension with 9.4 inches of wheel travel
- Front and rear disc brakes
- High tensile tubular steel semi-double cradle frame
2018 Kawasaki KX65 – Totalmotorcycle.com USA Specifications/Technical Details
US MSRP Price: $3699 USD
POWER
Engine
2-stroke, 1-cylinder, piston reed valve, water-cooled
Displacement
64cc
Bore x Stroke
45.5 x 41.6mm
Compression ratio
8.4:1
Fuel System
Mikuni VM24SS
Ignition
CDI w/digital advance
Transmission
6-speed, return shift
Final Drive
Chain
PERFORMANCE
Front Suspension / Wheel Travel
33mm leading axle conventional fork with 4-way rebound damping/8.3 in
Rear Suspension / Wheel Travel
Uni-Trak® single shock system with 4-way rebound damping and fully adjustable spring preload/9.4 in
Front Tire
60/100-14
Rear Tire
80/100-12
Front Brakes
Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc
DETAILS
Frame Type
Tubular, semi-double cradle
Rake/Trail
27°/2.4 in
Overall Length
62.6 in
Overall Width
29.9 in
Overall Height
37.6 in
Ground Clearance
12.0 in
Seat Height
29.9 in
Curb Weight
132.2 lb**
Fuel Capacity
1.0 gal
Wheelbase
44.1 in
Color Choices
Lime Green
Warranty
Not Available
Kawasaki Protection Plus™ (optional)
Not Available
2018 Kawasaki KX65 – Totalmotorcycle.com Canadian Specifications/Technical Details
Canada MSRP Price: $4199 CDN
ENGINE
Displacement | 64 cc |
Type | Liquid-cooled, 2-stroke Single |
Bore and stroke | 44.5 x 41.6 mm |
Compression ratio | 8.4:1 |
Ignition | Digital CDI |
Lubrication | Pre-mix (32:1) |
Induction | 4-petal reed valve |
Carburetor | Mikuni VM24SS |
BRAKES
Front: type | 180 mm disc |
Front: calipers | Single-piston caliper |
Rear: type | 180 mm disc |
Rear: calipers | Single-piston caliper |
DIMENSIONS
Overall length | 1,590 mm |
Overall width | 760 mm |
Overall height | 955 mm |
Wheelbase | 1,120 mm |
Ground clearance | 305 mm |
Seat height | 760 mm |
Curb mass** | 60 kg (132.3 lbs) |
Fuel capacity | 3.8 litres |
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission | 6-speed, return |
Final drive | Chain |
Primary reduction ratio | 3.500 (77/22) |
Gear ratio: 1st | 2.846 (37/13) |
Gear ratio: 2nd | 2.125 (34/16) |
Gear ratio: 3rd | 1.722 (31/18) |
Gear ratio: 4th | 1.428 (30/21) |
Gear ratio: 5th | 1.217 (28/23) |
Gear ratio: 6th | 1.083 (26/24) |
Final reduction ratio | 3.615 (47/13) |
Clutch | Wet multi-disc, manual |
Primary Drive | Gear |
FRAME
Type | Semi double cradle, High-tensile steel with detachable left-side rear section |
Wheel travel: front | 210 mm |
Tire: front | 60/100-14 |
Wheel travel: rear | 240 mm |
Tire: rear | 80/100-12 |
Caster (rake) | 27° |
Trail | 60 mm |
SUSPENSION
Suspension, front | 33 mm telescopic fork, 4-click adjustable rebound damping |
Suspension, rear | Bottom-link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock fully adjustable spring preload, and 4-click rebound damping |
2018 Kawasaki KX65 – Totalmotorcycle.com European Specifications/Technical Details
Europe/UK MSRP Price: £2949 GBP (On The Road inc 20% Vat)
Engine
Engine type Liquid-cooled, 2-stroke Single
Displacement 64 cm³
Bore x stroke 44.5 x 41.6 mm
Compression ratio 8.4:1
Valve system Piston reed valve
Fuel system Carburettor: Mikuni VM24SS
Ignition Electric CDI
Starting System Primary Kick
Lubrication Petrol mix
Gear Performance & Transmission
Transmission 6-speed
Final drive Chain
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 reduction ratio 3.615 (47/13)
Clutch Wet multi-disc
Suspensions Brakes & Suspension
Brakes, front Single 180 mm disc. Caliper: Single-piston
Brakes, rear Single 180 mm disc. Caliper: Single-piston
Suspension, front 33 mm telescopic fork with 4-way rebound damping
Suspension, rear Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock, adjustable preload and stepless rebound damping
Dimensions Frame & Dimensions
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
Steering angle, left / right 40° / 40°
L x W x H 1,590 x 760 x 955 mm
Wheelbase 1,120 mm
Ground clearance 305 mm
Fuel capacity 3.8 litres
Seat height 760 mm
Curb Mass 60 kg
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