2004 Kawasaki KX85 Review

2004 Kawasaki KX85

A proven winner.

Kawasaki has the enviable reputation of nurturing future motocross champions from their earliest riding days to the winner’s podium at National Motocross and Supercross events. Long before other brands got into the act, Kawasaki was building motocross bikes for every stage of a growing racer’s career and backing young champions with Team Green racing support.

The KX85 provides plenty of power, thanks to its liquid-cooled, two-stroke, single-cylinder 84cc engine. It’s equipped with high-tech features, such as an Electrofusion-coated cylinder with a narrow squish band and large volume to enhance top-end power. A machined finish to the bridges between the intake and exhaust ports helps prevent seizure and improves engine reliability.

The 2004 Kawasaki KX85 competition model is the perfect bike for the young racer who is ready to step up from the KX65 to something a little larger.

2004 Kawasaki KX85 Key Features

2004 Kawasaki KX85 – Specifications/Technical Details
USA MSRP Price: $2,899 USD
Canadian MSRP Price: See dealer for pricing in CDN

DIMENSIONS
Length 71.7 in.

Height 41.5 in.

Width 28.9 in.

Weight 143.3 lbs.

Ground Clearance 13.4 in.

Wheelbase 49.4 in.

Seat Height 33.1 in.

ENGINE
Engine Two-stroke single with KIPS®, Liquid Cooled

Displacement 84cc

Bore x Stroke 48.5 x 45.8mm

Compression Ratio 10.0:1 (low speed) – 9.2:1 (high speed)

Carburetion Keihin PWK28; Crankcase reed valve induction

Fuel Capacity 1.5 gal.

Ignition Digital CDI

DRIVETRAIN
Transmission Six-speed

Final Drive Chain

BRAKES/WHEELS/TIRES
Brakes Front / Rear: Hydraulic disc

Tires Front: 70/100 x 17
Rear: 90/100 x 14

OPERATIONAL
Frame High-tensile steel perimeter design with subframe member

Suspension Front: 36mm inverted telescopic cartridge fork; 18-way compression damping; 10.8 in. travel
Rear: UNI-TRAK® single-shock system; Spring preload, 4-way compression and 18-way rebound damping; 10.8 in. travel

OTHER
Colors Kawasaki Lime Green

Suggested Starting Price shown does not include tax, title, or destination charge. Dealer prices may vary.