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2021 Kawasaki KX 85
2021 Kawasaki KX 85

Specs

General Information

Manufacturer
Kawasaki
Kawasaki
Model Year
2021
2021
Model
KX 85
KX 85
Model Code
KX85CMFNN
KX85CMFNN
Color
Lime Green
Lime Green

Brakes/Wheels/Tires

Brakes

Front - Single 220 mm petal disc with dual-piston caliper

Rear - Single 184 mm petal disc with single-piston caliper

Front - Single 220 mm petal disc with dual-piston caliper

Rear - Single 184 mm petal disc with single-piston caliper

Tires

Front - 70 / 100-17

Rear - 90 / 100-14

Front - 70 / 100-17

Rear - 90 / 100-14

Dimensions

Length
Overall - 72 in.
Overall - 72 in.
Height
Overall - 43.3 in.
Overall - 43.3 in.
Width
Overall - 30.1 in.
Overall - 30.1 in.
Weight
Curb - 165.3 lb.
Curb - 165.3 lb.
Ground Clearance
11.4 in.
11.4 in.
Wheelbase
49.8 in.
49.8 in.
Seat Height
32.7 in.
32.7 in.

Drivetrain

Transmission
6-speed, return shift, with wet multi-disc manual clutch
6-speed, return shift, with wet multi-disc manual clutch
Final Drive
Chain
Chain

Engine

Engine
2-stroke single with exhaust power valve
2-stroke single with exhaust power valve
Cooling
Liquid
Liquid
Displacement
84 cc
84 cc
Bore x Stroke
48.5 x 45.8 mm
48.5 x 45.8 mm
Compression Ratio
10.9:1 (low speed) - 9.0:1 (high speed)
10.9:1 (low speed) - 9.0:1 (high speed)
Fuel System
28 mm Keihin carburetor
28 mm Keihin carburetor
Ignition
CDI with digital advance
CDI with digital advance
Fuel Capacity
1.32 gal.
1.32 gal.

Operational

Frame
High-tensile steel perimeter design with subframe member
High-tensile steel perimeter design with subframe member
Front Suspension

36 mm inverted telescopic cartridge fork with 20-way compression damping

Travel - 10.8 in.

36 mm inverted telescopic cartridge fork with 20-way compression damping

Travel - 10.8 in.

Rear Suspension

Uni-Trak® single shock system with 24-way compression and 21-way rebound damping, plus adjustable spring preload

Travel - 10.8 in.

Uni-Trak® single shock system with 24-way compression and 21-way rebound damping, plus adjustable spring preload

Travel - 10.8 in.

Rake
29°
29°
Trail
3.8 in.
3.8 in.
Handlebars
Ergo-fit® adjustability with 6-position handlebar mount
Ergo-fit® adjustability with 6-position handlebar mount

Features

Engine

  • PROVEN PERFORMANCE: High-performance 84cc two-stroke engine produces crisp, responsive power and offers proven durability to finish each ride with confidence. A close ratio six-speed transmission and manual clutch allow aspiring racers to hone their shifting skills and get maximum performance out of the KX™85 motorcycle.

Ergonomics

  • BUILT TO FIT: KX™85 motorcycles grow with your young racer thanks to the ERGO-FIT® system. Featuring six-position adjustable handlebar mounts, ERGO-FIT enables riders to set their ideal ride position.

Proportionate Platform

  • GREEN BEGINNINGS: KX™85 motorcycles bring Kawasaki’s proven performance to the amateur ranks. Proportionate power on a championship-winning platform grants young racers the advantage they need to sharpen their skills.

Suspension

  • EXCEPTIONAL CONTROL: 36mm inverted cartridge fork features adjustable compression damping, enabling excellent tuning throughout the impressive 10.8 inches of travel. The Uni-Trak® rear suspension is just as versatile with a fully-adjustable KYB® shock, also featuring 10.8 inches of travel.

Engine

  • PROVEN PERFORMANCE: High-performance 84cc two-stroke engine produces crisp, responsive power and offers proven durability to finish each ride with confidence. A close ratio six-speed transmission and manual clutch allow aspiring racers to hone their shifting skills and get maximum performance out of the KX™85 motorcycle.

Ergonomics

  • BUILT TO FIT: KX™85 motorcycles grow with your young racer thanks to the ERGO-FIT® system. Featuring six-position adjustable handlebar mounts, ERGO-FIT enables riders to set their ideal ride position.

Proportionate Platform

  • GREEN BEGINNINGS: KX™85 motorcycles bring Kawasaki’s proven performance to the amateur ranks. Proportionate power on a championship-winning platform grants young racers the advantage they need to sharpen their skills.

Suspension

  • EXCEPTIONAL CONTROL: 36mm inverted cartridge fork features adjustable compression damping, enabling excellent tuning throughout the impressive 10.8 inches of travel. The Uni-Trak® rear suspension is just as versatile with a fully-adjustable KYB® shock, also featuring 10.8 inches of travel.