The Kawasaki KX 85 motorcycle dimensions for 2002-2016 is length 71.7 in (1,821 mm), width 28.9 in (734 mm), height 41.5 in (1,054 mm), wheelbase 49.4 in (1,255 mm), seat height 33.1 in (841 mm), and the ground clearance is 13.4 in (340 mm).
Kawasaki KX 85 dimensions at a glance
Dimension charts
Position within similar Kawasaki models
Representative dimensions shown within the observed range for comparable Kawasaki models in the same category.
Compared with the category median
Percentile and median comparisons use the same comparable Kawasaki model group.
Dimension changes by model year
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 33.1 in — a lower-than-typical seat height. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
68.9% of overall length. This shows how much of the bike’s total length is axle-to-axle distance rather than overhang.
Length beyond wheelbase
About 22.3 in (566 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 14.4 sq ft (1.34 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
27.1%. A simple ratio showing listed ground clearance relative to wheelbase.
How its dimensions compare
Compared with other Kawasaki models in the same Bikez category where enough usable data is available.
| Dimension | This model | Category median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 71.7 in (1,821 mm) | 75.6 in (1,920 mm) | 3.9 in below median |
| Width | 28.9 in (734 mm) | 30.1 in (765 mm) | 1.2 in below median |
| Height | 41.5 in (1,054 mm) | 45.3 in (1,150 mm) | 3.8 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 49.4 in (1,255 mm) | 51.6 in (1,310 mm) | 2.2 in below median |
| Seat height | 33.1 in (841 mm) | 34.3 in (871 mm) | 1.2 in below median |
| Ground clearance | 13.4 in (340 mm) | 13.1 in (332 mm) | 0.3 in above median |
Kawasaki KX 85 dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | — | 28.9 in (734 mm) | 41.5 in (1,054 mm) | 49.4 in (1,255 mm) | 33.1 in (841 mm) | 13.4 in (340 mm) |
| 2006 | 71.7 in (1,821 mm) | 28.9 in (734 mm) | 41.5 in (1,054 mm) | 49.4 in (1,255 mm) | 33.1 in (841 mm) | 13.4 in (340 mm) |
| 2010 | 71.7 in (1,821 mm) | 28.9 in (734 mm) | 41.5 in (1,054 mm) | 49.4 in (1,255 mm) | 33.1 in (841 mm) | 13.4 in (340 mm) |
| 2012 | 71.7 in (1,821 mm) | 28.9 in (734 mm) | 41.5 in (1,054 mm) | 49.4 in (1,255 mm) | 33.1 in (841 mm) | 13.4 in (340 mm) |
| 2013 | 71.7 in (1,821 mm) | 28.9 in (734 mm) | 41.5 in (1,054 mm) | 49.4 in (1,255 mm) | 33.1 in (841 mm) | 13.4 in (340 mm) |
| 2014 | 71.7 in (1,821 mm) | 28.9 in (734 mm) | — | 49.4 in (1,255 mm) | 33.1 in (841 mm) | 13.4 in (340 mm) |
| 2015 | 71.7 in (1,821 mm) | 28.9 in (734 mm) | — | 49.4 in (1,255 mm) | 33.1 in (841 mm) | 13.4 in (340 mm) |
| 2016 | 71.7 in (1,821 mm) | 28.9 in (734 mm) | — | 49.4 in (1,255 mm) | 33.1 in (841 mm) | 13.4 in (340 mm) |
Kawasaki KX 85 dimensions FAQ
Is the Kawasaki KX 85 seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 33.1 in (841 mm), which is a lower-than-typical seat height. 1.2 in below the category median.
Does the Kawasaki KX 85 have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 49.4 in (1,255 mm), giving the Kawasaki KX 85 a very short wheelbase for its category. 2.2 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 68.9% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Kawasaki KX 85 have?
The representative ground clearance is 13.4 in (340 mm), which is higher-than-typical ground clearance. 0.3 in above the category median.
Is the Kawasaki KX 85 compact or large?
The representative overall length is 71.7 in (1,821 mm), making the Kawasaki KX 85 very compact for its category. 3.9 in below the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 14.4 sq ft (1.34 m²).
What do the Kawasaki KX 85 width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 28.9 in (734 mm) and representative height is 41.5 in (1,054 mm). The width is very narrow for its category. The height is very low overall for its category.
Did the Kawasaki KX 85 dimensions change much by year?
Not really based on the supplied comparable figures. The available model-year data does not show a meaningful geometry change.