2020 Kawasaki KX65 vs 2023 Kawasaki KX85
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| General |
| Colours | Lime Green | Lime Green |
| Dimensions |
| Height (in.) | - | 43.3 inches |
| Ground Clearance (in.) | 12.0 inches | 11.4 inches |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 305 mm | 290 mm |
| Length (in.) | 62.6 inches | 72.0 inches |
| Length (mm) | 1590 mm | 1830 mm |
| Height (mm) | - | 1100 mm |
| Seat Height (mm) | 759 mm | 830 mm |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 44.1 inches | 49.8 inches |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1120 mm | 1265 mm |
| Width (in.) | 29.9 inches | 30.1 inches |
| Width (mm) | 759 mm | 765 mm |
| Seat Height (in.) | 29.9 inches | 32.7 inches |
| Seat Height | 759 mm / 29.9 in. | 830 mm / 32.7 in. |
| Wheelbase | 1120 mm / 44.1 in. | 1265 mm / 49.8 in. |
| Height | - | 1100 mm / 43.3 in. |
| Length | 1590 mm / 62.6 in. | 1830 mm / 72.0 in. |
| Width | 759 mm / 29.9 in. | 765 mm / 30.1 in. |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Wet Weight (kg) | 60.0 kg | 75.0 kg |
| Wet Weight (lbs.) | 132.2 pounds | 165.3 pounds |
| Fuel Capacity (l) | 3.79 litres | 5.00 litres |
| Fuel Capacity (gal.) | 1.00 US gallons | 1.32 US gallons |
| Fuel Capacity | 3.79 litres / 1.00 US gallons | 5.00 litres / 1.32 US gallons |
| Wet Weight | 60.0 kg / 132.2 lbs | 75.0 kg / 165.3 lbs |
| Engine |
| Engine Type | Single cylinder, two-stroke | Single cylinder, two-stroke |
| Displacement (ci) | 3.95 cubic inches | 5.13 cubic inches |
| Displacement (cc) | 64.7 cc | 84.0 cc |
| Bore x Stroke (mm) | 44.5 x 41.6 mm | 48.5 x 45.8 mm |
| Bore x Stroke (in,) | 1.8 x 1.6 inches | 1.9 x 1.8 inches |
| Engine Detail | Reed valve | - |
| Fuel System | Carburettor. Mikuni VM24SS | Carburettor. Keihin 28mm |
| Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.9:1 |
| Engine Lubrication | - | Petrol mix |
| Ignition | CDI w/digital advance | CDI with digital advance |
| Starter | Kick | Kick |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | - | Wet multidisc |
| Final Drive | Chain (final drive) | Chain (final drive) |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Chassis |
| Trail (in.) | 2.4 inches | 3.8 inches |
| Trail (mm) | 61 mm | 97 mm |
| Wheel Travel - Front (in.) | 8.3 inches | 10.8 inches |
| Wheel Travel - Front (mm) | 210 mm | 275 mm |
| Wheel Travel - Rear (in.) | 9.4 inches | 10.8 inches |
| Wheel Travel - Rear (mm) | 240 mm | 275 mm |
| Frame Type | Tubular, semi-double cradle | High-tensile steel perimeter design with subframe member |
| Suspension - Front | 33 mm telescopic fork with 4-way rebound damping | 36mm inverted telescopic cartridge fork with 20-way compression damping |
| Suspension - Rear | Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock, adjustable preload and stepless rebound damping | Uni-Trak® single shock system with 24-way compression and 21-way rebound damping, plus adjustable spring preload |
| Rake | 27.0° | 29.0° |
| Trail | 61 mm / 2.4 in. | 97 mm / 3.8 in. |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 210 mm / 8.3 in. | 275 mm / 10.8 in. |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 240 mm / 9.4 in. | 275 mm / 10.8 in. |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front | Single disc. Hydraulic. | Single disc. Petal disc with dual-piston caliper |
| Brakes - Rear | Single disc | Single disc. Petal disc with single-piston caliper |
| Rims | - | Wire spoked |
| Tyres - Front | 60/100-14 | 70/100-17 |