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Once a young rider has prepared themselves for racing and developed the skills necessary to compete on real motocross tracks, they need a motorcycle that can keep pace with their growing bodies and expanding capabilities. The Kawasaki KX™85 is an emerging racer’s dream. Powered by a liquid-cooled, two-stroke, single-cylinder 84cc engine that churns out an abundance of race-winning power, the KX85 is packed with high-tech features, such as an Electrofusion-coated cylinder with a narrow squish band and large volume combustion chamber to enhance top-end power. |
| MSRP* | $2,999 |
| Engine | Two-stroke single with KIPS |
| Displacement | 84cc |
| Bore & Stroke | 48.5 x 45.8mm |
| Cooling | Liquid |
| Carburetor | Keihin PWK28 |
| Induction | Crankcase reed valve |
| Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 (low speed) - 9.2:1 (high speed) |
| Ignition | Digital CDI |
| Transmission | Six-speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Frame | High-tensile steel perimeter design with subframe member |
| Rake/Trail | 27.0 degrees / 3.5 inches |
| Front Suspension/ Wheel Travel |
36mm inverted telescopic cartridge fork with 18-way compression damping / 10.8 inches |
| Rear Suspension/ Wheel Travel |
UNI-TRAK® single-shock system with 4-way compression and 16-way rebound damping, plus adjustable spring preload / 10.8 inches |
| Front Tire | 70/100x17 |
| Rear Tire | 90/100x14 |
| Front/Rear Brakes | Hydraulic disc / Disc |
| Overall Length | 71.7 inches |
| Overall Width | 28.9 inches |
| Overall Height | 41.5 inches |
| Ground Clearance | 13.4 inches |
| Seat Height | 33.1 inches |
| Dry Weight | 143.3 pounds |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 1.5 gallons |
| Wheelbase | 49.4 inches |
| Color | Lime Green/Black |