Kawasaki KX 85 - History
The KX85 came out in 2001; it is the successor of the Kawasaki KX80, with an increase in displacement to 85 cc, the maximum displacement allowed in most motocross competitions in this category.
In 2022, the design was changed again and was now based on its big sisters KX 250 and KX 450. You can distinguish it from its predecessor by the shape of the radiator shrouds. From this year on, the engine features some small improvements to further improve the overall performance of the motorbike.
This compact race bike is available in two versions, with small and large wheels, and is designed for kids between 1.30m and 1.65m.
It is easy to use and really powerful considering its rather low displacement.
It is not road-legal, but designed for recreational use / competition on closed circuits / motocross tracks.
Kawasaki KX 85 - technical data
Engine:
- Type: single cylinder 2-stroke
- Lubrication: Premix
- KIPS valve systems
- Liquid cooling
- Displacement: 84 cc
- Bore x stroke: 48.5 x 48.5
- Compression ratio: 10.9:1 (low rpm); 9.0:1 (high rpm)
- Fuel: Keihin PWK 28 carburetor
- Electronic ignition
- Kick starter
- 6-speed transmission
- Wet multi-plate clutch
- Power rating: n.a
- Torque: n.a
Chassis
- Frame: steel perimeter frame
- Wheelbase: 1310mm (big wheel version)
- Caster angle: 29
- 36mm inverted fork with adjustable compression and rebound
- Fork travel: 275mm
- Rear shock with adjustable preload, compression and rebound
- Rear suspension travel (Uni-Trak): 275mm
- Seat height: 870 mm (big wheel version) / 830 mm (small wheel version)
- Dry weight: 71 kg
- Fuel tank 5L
- Weight with full tank: 77 kg
- Front tire: 70/100-19 (big wheel version) / 70/100-17 (small wheel version)
- Rear tire: 90/100-16 (big wheel version) / 90/100-14 (small wheel version)
- Front brake: 220 mm disc
- Rear brake: 184 mm disc
Kawasaki KX 85 on our shop:
In our online shop, you will find a great selection of spare parts for KX 85.
For regular maintenance and small repairs, you will find engine oil, gear oil, spark plugs, levers or brake pads.
For bigger projects, we have pistons, crankshafts, gearbox bearings and clutches for your engine, but also fork seals, small end bearings and other chassis parts.
For racers and pro riders, we can also provide exhausts, reed valves, oversize brake kits, holeshot kits and other performance parts.
