2020 Kawasaki KX65 vs 2023 Kawasaki KX85

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2020 Kawasaki KX65 2020 Kawasaki KX65

Cross / motocross

Engine
Single cylinder, two-stroke
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
60.0 kg / 132.2 lbs
2023 Kawasaki KX85 2023 Kawasaki KX85

Cross / motocross

Engine
Single cylinder, two-stroke
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
75.0 kg / 165.3 lbs
Full Specifications
General
ColoursLime GreenLime Green
Dimensions
Height (in.)-43.3 inches
Ground Clearance (in.)12.0 inches11.4 inches
Ground Clearance (mm)305 mm290 mm
Length (in.)62.6 inches72.0 inches
Length (mm)1590 mm1830 mm
Height (mm)-1100 mm
Seat Height (mm)759 mm830 mm
Wheelbase (in.)44.1 inches49.8 inches
Wheelbase (mm)1120 mm1265 mm
Width (in.)29.9 inches30.1 inches
Width (mm)759 mm765 mm
Seat Height (in.)29.9 inches32.7 inches
Seat Height759 mm / 29.9 in.830 mm / 32.7 in.
Wheelbase1120 mm / 44.1 in.1265 mm / 49.8 in.
Height-1100 mm / 43.3 in.
Length1590 mm / 62.6 in.1830 mm / 72.0 in.
Width759 mm / 29.9 in.765 mm / 30.1 in.
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)60.0 kg75.0 kg
Wet Weight (lbs.)132.2 pounds165.3 pounds
Fuel Capacity (l)3.79 litres5.00 litres
Fuel Capacity (gal.)1.00 US gallons1.32 US gallons
Fuel Capacity3.79 litres / 1.00 US gallons5.00 litres / 1.32 US gallons
Wet Weight60.0 kg / 132.2 lbs75.0 kg / 165.3 lbs
Engine
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, two-strokeSingle cylinder, two-stroke
Displacement (ci)3.95 cubic inches5.13 cubic inches
Displacement (cc)64.7 cc84.0 cc
Bore x Stroke (mm)44.5 x 41.6 mm48.5 x 45.8 mm
Bore x Stroke (in,)1.8 x 1.6 inches1.9 x 1.8 inches
Engine DetailReed valve-
Fuel SystemCarburettor. Mikuni VM24SSCarburettor. Keihin 28mm
Compression Ratio8.4:110.9:1
Engine Lubrication-Petrol mix
IgnitionCDI w/digital advanceCDI with digital advance
StarterKickKick
Drivetrain
Clutch-Wet multidisc
Final DriveChain   (final drive)Chain   (final drive)
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
Chassis
Trail (in.)2.4 inches3.8 inches
Trail (mm)61 mm97 mm
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)8.3 inches10.8 inches
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)210 mm275 mm
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)9.4 inches10.8 inches
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)240 mm275 mm
Frame TypeTubular, semi-double cradleHigh-tensile steel perimeter design with subframe member
Suspension - Front33 mm telescopic fork with 4-way rebound damping36mm inverted telescopic cartridge fork with 20-way compression damping
Suspension - RearBottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock, adjustable preload and stepless rebound dampingUni-Trak® single shock system with 24-way compression and 21-way rebound damping, plus adjustable spring preload
Rake27.0°29.0°
Trail61 mm / 2.4 in.97 mm / 3.8 in.
Wheel Travel - Front210 mm / 8.3 in.275 mm / 10.8 in.
Wheel Travel - Rear240 mm / 9.4 in.275 mm / 10.8 in.
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - FrontSingle disc. Hydraulic.Single disc. Petal disc with dual-piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle discSingle disc. Petal disc with single-piston caliper
Rims-Wire spoked
Tyres - Front60/100-1470/100-17