The Kawasaki KX85 motorcycle specifications include a 84 cc (5.13 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 65 kg (143.3 lb).
Key specifications
2007, 2008, 2009, 2021, 2022, 2023Model years
84 ccDisplacement
65 kgDry weight
841 mmSeat height
5.7 LFuel tank
1,255 mmWheelbase
340 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
200720082009202120222023
Year-specific specification changes
The 2007 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
Front brakes
20212023Single disc. Petal disc with dual-piston caliper
Front suspension
2021202336mm inverted telescopic cartridge fork with 20-way compression damping
Front tire
200870/70-x17
200970/80-17
2021202370/100-17
Fuel system
20212023Carburettor. Keihin 28mm
Rear brakes
20212023Single disc. Petal disc with single-piston caliper
Rear suspension
20212023Uni-Trak® single shock system with 24-way compression and 21-way rebound damping, plus adjustable spring preload
Rear tire
200990/90-14
2021202390/100-14
Wheelbase
202120231,265 mm (49.8 inches)
Fuel capacity
202120235.00 L (1.32 US gal)
Ground clearance
20212023290 mm (11.4 inches)
Ignition
20212023CDI with digital advance
Overall height
202120231,100 mm (43.3 inches)
Overall length
202120231,830 mm (72.0 inches)
Overall width
20212023765 mm (30.1 inches)
Seat height
20212023830 mm (32.7 inches)
How the Kawasaki KX85 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.
Displacement84 cc
Low 84 ccAverage 687 ccHigh 1,700 cc
About 88% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 3rd percentile across Kawasaki models.
Seat height841 mm
Low 680 mmAverage 801 mmHigh 955 mm
About 5% taller than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 80th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Fuel capacity5.7 L
Low 3.8 LAverage 15.3 LHigh 24 L
About 63% smaller than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 6th percentile across Kawasaki models.
This model Kawasaki database average
Mechanical overview
Engine layout snapshot
Single cylinder, two-stroke • 84 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot
Wheelbase 1,255 mmSeat 841 mmClearance 340 mm
6-speed • Chain (final drive) • 70/90-x17 front / 90/90-x14 rear
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size |
70/90-x17 |
| Rear tire size |
90/90-x14 |
| Bore/stroke ratio |
1.06:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category |
Cross / motocross |
Engine specifications
| Engine type |
Single cylinder, two-stroke |
| 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 |
| Cooling system |
Liquid |
| Fuel system |
Carburettor. Keihin PWK28 |
| Ignition |
Digital CDI |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox |
6-speed |
| Final drive |
Chain (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame |
High-tensile steel perimeter design with subframe member |
| 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. |
| Rake |
27.0° |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes |
Single disc |
| Rear brakes |
Single disc |
| Front tire |
70/90-x17 |
| Rear tire |
90/90-x14 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight |
65 kg (143.3 lb) |
| Seat height |
841 mm (33.1 inches) |
| Overall length |
1,821 mm (71.7 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) |
Other specifications
| Color options |
Lime Green / Black |
| Price as new |
US$ 2999. 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.