WHERE FUTURE MOTOCROSS STARS GET THEIR START.
The KX™85 motorcycle defines a “big bike in a small package” and has been strategically developed to meet the standards of youth racers searching for the upper hand over the competition. Embedded with the performance and winning technology of the KX lineup, the KX85 relies on its instantaneous power, nimble handling, and factory-race inspired styling to reach the checkered flag first.
The two-stroke, single cylinder 85cc engine is equipped with the highly advanced KIPS® powervalve system that generates an easy-to-use wide-spread powerband. Championship performance requires power and reliability, which is exactly why the KX85 stands above the competition.
Kawasaki’s intermediate KX85 motocross racer is the natural progression after the kids outgrow their KX65. Loaded with big KX features, these high performance racers keep young riders at the front of the pack.
2018 Kawasaki KX85 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 KX85 Totalmotorcycle.com Features and Benefits
- High-performance liquid-cooled, 84cc 2-stroke engine
- 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
2018 Kawasaki KX85 – Totalmotorcycle.com USA Specifications/Technical Details
US MSRP Price: $4349 USD
POWER
Engine
2-stroke, 1-cylinder, piston reed, valve, water-cooled
Displacement
84cc
Bore x Stroke
48.5 x 45.8mm
Compression ratio
10.9:1 (low speed) – 9.0:1 (high speed)
Fuel System
Keihin PWK28
Ignition
Electric CDI w/digital advance
Transmission
6-speed, return shift
Final Drive
Chain
PERFORMANCE
Front Suspension / Wheel Travel
36mm inverted telescopic cartridge fork with 20-way compression damping/10.8 in
Rear Suspension / Wheel Travel
Uni-Trak® single shock system with 24-way compression and 21-way rebound damping, plus adjustable spring preload/10.8 in
Front Tire
70/100-17
Rear Tire
90/100-14
Front Brakes
Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc
DETAILS
Frame Type
High-tensile steel perimeter design with subframe member
Rake/Trail
29 °/3.8 in
Overall Length
72.0 in
Overall Width
30.1 in
Overall Height
43.3 in
Ground Clearance
11.4 in
Seat Height
32.7 in
Curb Weight
165.3 lb**
Fuel Capacity
1.32 gal
Wheelbase
49.8 in
Color Choices
Lime Green
Warranty
Not Available
Kawasaki Protection Plus™ (optional)
Not Available
2018 Kawasaki KX85 – Totalmotorcycle.com Canadian Specifications/Technical Details
Canada MSRP Price: $4899 CDN
ENGINE
| Displacement | 84cc |
| Type | 2-stroke, Single with KIPS |
| Bore and stroke | 48.5 x 45.8 mm |
| Cooling | Liquid |
| Compression ratio | 10.9 (low speed), 9.0 (high speed) |
| Fuel system | Keihin PWK28 carburetor |
| Ignition | Digital-CDI |
| Lubrication | Petrol mix (32:1), 2-stroke racing oil |
| Induction | 2-petal carbon-fibre piston reed valve |
BRAKES
| Front: type | Single 220 mm disc |
| Front: calipers | Single-piston caliper |
| Rear: type | Single 184 mm disc |
| Rear: calipers | Single-piston caliper |
DIMENSIONS
| Overall length | 1,830 mm (71.7 in.) |
| Overall width | 765 mm (28.9 in.) |
| Overall height | 1,100 mm (41.5 in.) |
| Wheelbase | 1,265 mm (49.4 in.) |
| Ground clearance | 290 mm (11.4 in.) |
| Seat height | 830 mm (33.1 in.) |
| Curb mass** | 75 kg (152.1 lbs) |
| Fuel capacity | 5 litres (1.2 gal.) |
DRIVETRAIN
| Transmission | 6-speed, constant mesh, return shift |
| Final drive | Chain |
| Primary reduction ratio | 3.400 (68/20) |
| Gear ratio: 1st | 2.538 (33/13) |
| Gear ratio: 2nd | 1.875 (30/16) |
| Gear ratio: 3rd | 1.500 (27/18) |
| Gear ratio: 4th | 1.250 (25/20) |
| Gear ratio: 5th | 1.090 (24/22) |
| Gear ratio: 6th | 0.956 (22/23) |
| Final reduction ratio | 3.571 (50/14) |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc |
FRAME
| Type | Tubular semi-double cradle, high tensile steel |
| Wheel travel: front | 275 mm (10.8 in.) |
| Tire: front | 70/100-17 |
| Wheel travel: rear | 275 mm (10.8 in.) |
| Tire: rear | 90/100-14 |
| Caster (rake) | 29° |
| Trail | 97 mm (3.5 in.) |
| Steering angle (left/right) | 45° / 45° |
SUSPENSION
| Suspension, front | 36 mm inverted telescopic cartridge fork with 20-way compression damping |
| Suspension, rear | Uni-Trak single-shock system with 24-way compression and 21-way rebound damping, plus adjustable spring preload |
2018 Kawasaki KX85 – Totalmotorcycle.com European Specifications/Technical Details
Europe/UK MSRP Price: £3849 GBP (On The Road inc 20% Vat)
Engine
Engine type Liquid-cooled, 2-stroke Single with KIPS
Displacement 84 cm³
Bore x stroke 48.5 x 45.8 mm
Compression ratio 10.9:1 (low speed); 9.0:1 (high speed)
Valve system Piston reed valve
Fuel system Carburettor: Keihin PWK 28
Ignition Digital CDI
Starting System Primary Kick
Lubrication Petrol mix
Gear Performance & Transmission
Transmission 6-speed
Final drive Chain
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 reduction ratio 3.571 (50/14)
Clutch Wet multi-disc
Suspensions Brakes & Suspension
Brakes, front Single 220 mm disc. Caliper: Dual-piston
Brakes, rear Single 184 mm disc. Caliper: Single-piston
Suspension, front 36 mm inverted telescopic fork with 20-way compression damping
Suspension, rear Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with adjustable preload, 24-way compression and 21-way rebound damping
Dimensions Frame & Dimensions
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
Steering angle, left / right 45° / 45°
L x W x H 1,830 x 765 x 1,100 mm
Wheelbase 1,265 mm
Ground clearance 290 mm
Fuel capacity 5 litres
Seat height 830 mm
Curb Mass 75 kg
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