Kawasaki KX 85-I Dimensions (Length, Width & Seat Height)

The Kawasaki KX 85-I motorcycle dimensions for 2017-2025 is length 71.7 in (1,821 mm) to 72 in (1,830 mm), width 28.9 in (734 mm) to 30.1 in (765 mm), height 43.3 in (1,100 mm), wheelbase 49.4 in (1,255 mm) to 49.8 in (1,265 mm), seat height 32.7 in (830 mm) to 33.1 in (841 mm), and the ground clearance is 11.4 in (290 mm) to 13.4 in (340 mm).

Kawasaki KX 85-I dimensions at a glance

Overall length
71.7 in (1,821 mm) to 72 in (1,830 mm)
nose to tail
Overall width
28.9 in (734 mm) to 30.1 in (765 mm)
widest listed point
Overall height
43.3 in (1,100 mm)
overall listed height
Wheelbase
49.4 in (1,255 mm) to 49.8 in (1,265 mm)
axle-to-axle distance
Seat height
32.7 in (830 mm) to 33.1 in (841 mm)
rider seat height
Ground clearance
11.4 in (290 mm) to 13.4 in (340 mm)
lowest listed clearance

Dimension charts

Position within similar Kawasaki models

Representative dimensions shown within the observed range for comparable Kawasaki models in the same category.

Length71.7 in (1,821 mm)
Observed category range: 62.6 in (1,590 mm) to 86 in (2,185 mm)
Width28.9 in (734 mm)
Observed category range: 28.9 in (734 mm) to 32.3 in (820 mm)
Height43.3 in (1,100 mm)
Observed category range: 37.6 in (955 mm) to 50.3 in (1,278 mm)
Wheelbase49.4 in (1,255 mm)
Observed category range: 44.1 in (1,120 mm) to 66.3 in (1,685 mm)
Seat height33.1 in (841 mm)
Observed category range: 26.8 in (680 mm) to 38 in (965 mm)
Clearance13.4 in (340 mm)
Observed category range: 8.5 in (216 mm) to 15 in (381 mm)

Compared with the category median

Percentile and median comparisons use the same comparable Kawasaki model group.

Length18th percentile
This model
71.7 in (1,821 mm)
Category median
75.6 in (1,920 mm)
3.9 in below the category median from 30 comparable Kawasaki models.
Width11th percentile
This model
28.9 in (734 mm)
Category median
30.1 in (765 mm)
1.2 in below the category median from 27 comparable Kawasaki models.
Height29th percentile
This model
43.3 in (1,100 mm)
Category median
45.3 in (1,150 mm)
2 in below the category median from 28 comparable Kawasaki models.
Wheelbase18th percentile
This model
49.4 in (1,255 mm)
Category median
51.6 in (1,310 mm)
2.2 in below the category median from 28 comparable Kawasaki models.
Seat height28th percentile
This model
33.1 in (841 mm)
Category median
34.3 in (871 mm)
1.2 in below the category median from 30 comparable Kawasaki models.
Clearance76th percentile
This model
13.4 in (340 mm)
Category median
13.1 in (332 mm)
0.3 in above the category median from 27 comparable Kawasaki models.

Dimension changes by model year

The earliest supplied value is the baseline. Only later values that actually change are shown.

Overall length

2017-2018 baseline71.7 in (1,821 mm)
201972 in (1,830 mm)0.4 in vs baseline

Overall width

2017-2018 baseline28.9 in (734 mm)
201930.1 in (765 mm)1.2 in vs baseline

Wheelbase

2017-2018 baseline49.4 in (1,255 mm)
201949.8 in (1,265 mm)0.4 in vs baseline

Seat height

2017-2018 baseline33.1 in (841 mm)
201932.7 in (830 mm)-0.4 in vs baseline

Ground clearance

2017-2018 baseline13.4 in (340 mm)
201911.4 in (290 mm)-2 in vs baseline

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 43.3 in (1,100 mm) 45.3 in (1,150 mm) 2 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-I dimensions by year

Year Length Width Height Wheelbase Seat height Ground clearance
2017 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)
2018 71.7 in (1,821 mm) 28.9 in (734 mm) 43.3 in (1,100 mm) 49.4 in (1,255 mm) 33.1 in (841 mm) 13.4 in (340 mm)
2019 72 in (1,830 mm) 30.1 in (765 mm) 43.3 in (1,100 mm) 49.8 in (1,265 mm) 32.7 in (830 mm) 11.4 in (290 mm)

Kawasaki KX 85-I dimensions FAQ

Is the Kawasaki KX 85-I 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-I have a short or long wheelbase?

The representative wheelbase is 49.4 in (1,255 mm), giving the Kawasaki KX 85-I 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-I 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-I compact or large?

The representative overall length is 71.7 in (1,821 mm), making the Kawasaki KX 85-I 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-I width and height suggest?

Its representative width is 28.9 in (734 mm) and representative height is 43.3 in (1,100 mm). The width is very narrow for its category. The height is lower than most comparable Kawasaki models.

Did the Kawasaki KX 85-I dimensions change much by year?

The biggest supplied shift is in ground clearance: decreased from 13.4 in (340 mm) in 2017-2018 to 11.4 in (290 mm) in 2019, a change of 2 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.