The Kawasaki KX 85 Monster Energy motorcycle specifications include a 84 cc (5.13 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 69 kg (152.1 lb).
Key specifications
The 2009 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Kawasaki KX 85 Monster Energy compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Kawasaki models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Kawasaki database average.
About 88% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 3rd percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 67% lighter than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 2nd percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 5% taller than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 80th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 63% smaller than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 6th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Kawasaki database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Kawasaki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
84 cc — larger displacement than about 3% of Kawasaki models.
69 kg — heavier than about 2% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 98%.
841 mm — taller than about 80% of Kawasaki models.
5.7 L — larger than about 6% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Kawasaki average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Kawasaki models where that dimension is available.
734
833
12% below average.
1,054
1,175
10% below average.
1,255
1,441
13% below average.
841
801
5% above average.
340
187
82% above average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 70/80-17 |
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| Rear tire size | 90/90-14 |
| Front tire width | 70 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 80% |
| Front rim diameter | 17 in |
| Rear tire width | 90 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Rear rim diameter | 14 in |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.06:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Cross / motocross |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Single cylinder, two-stroke |
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| Displacement | 84 cc (5.13 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke | 48.5 x 45.8 mm (1.9 x 1.8 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Keihin PWK28 |
| Ignition | Digital CDI |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
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Chassis and suspension
| Frame | High-tensile steel perimeter design with subframe member |
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| Front suspension | 36mm inverted telescopic cartridge fork with 18-way compression damping / 10.8 in. |
| Rear suspension | UNI-TRAK® single-shock system with 4-way compression and 16-way rebound damping, plus adjustable spring preload / 10.8 in. |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 70/80-17 |
| Rear tire | 90/90-14 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 69 kg (152.1 lb) |
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| Seat height | 841 mm (33.1 inches) |
| Overall width | 734 mm (28.9 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,054 mm (41.5 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,255 mm (49.4 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 340 mm (13.4 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 5.67 L (1.50 US gal) |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Ebony black |
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| Price as new | US$ 3499. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Kawasaki models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Kawasaki information before relying on them. Visit the official Kawasaki website.