2017 KTM 65 SX vs 2023 Kawasaki KX85

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2017 KTM 65 SX 2017 KTM 65 SX

Cross / motocross

Engine
Single cylinder, two-stroke
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
53
2023 Kawasaki KX85 2023 Kawasaki KX85

Cross / motocross

Engine
Single cylinder, two-stroke
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
75.0 kg
Full Specifications
General
ColoursOrange/white/blackLime Green
Dimensions
Length (mm)-1830 mm
Length (in.)-72.0 inches
Height (mm)-1100 mm
Height (in.)-43.3 inches
Width (in.)-30.1 inches
Width (mm)-765 mm
Seat Height (in.)29.5 inches32.7 inches
Seat Height (mm)750 mm830 mm
Ground Clearance (in.)11.0 inches11.4 inches
Wheelbase (in.)44.8 inches49.8 inches
Wheelbase (mm)1,137 mm1265 mm
Ground Clearance (mm)280 mm290 mm
Weights & Capacities
Fuel Capacity (l)3.50 litres5.00 litres
Wet Weight (lbs.)-165.3 pounds
Wet Weight (kg)-75.0 kg
Fuel Capacity (gal.)0.92 gallons1.32 US gallons
Dry Weight (lbs.)116.8 pounds-
Dry Weight (kg)53-
Engine
Displacement (cc)64.85 cc84.0 cc
Bore x Stroke (mm)45.0 x 40.8 mm48.5 x 45.8 mm
Bore x Stroke (in,)1.8 x 1.6 inches1.9 x 1.8 inches
Displacement (ci)3.96 cubic inches5.13 cubic inches
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, two-strokeSingle cylinder, two-stroke
Engine DetailReed intake.-
Fuel SystemCarburettor. Mikuni TMXCarburettor. Keihin 28mm
Compression Ratio-10.9:1
Engine LubricationMixture oil lubricationPetrol mix
IgnitionAET digital EMSCDI with digital advance
StarterKickKick
Drivetrain
ClutchWet, multi-disc clutch, Formula hydraulicsWet multidisc
Final DriveChainChain   (final drive)
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
Primary Drive14:48. Primary drive: 23:75 straight cut spur gear.-
Chassis
Trail (in.)-3.8 inches
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)270 mm275 mm
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)8.5 inches10.8 inches
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)215 mm275 mm
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)10.6 inches10.8 inches
Trail (mm)-97 mm
Frame TypeCentral-tube frame with double-cradleHigh-tensile steel perimeter design with subframe member
Suspension - FrontWP upside-down ? 35 mm36mm inverted telescopic cartridge fork with 20-way compression damping
Suspension - RearWP shock absorberUni-Trak® single shock system with 24-way compression and 21-way rebound damping, plus adjustable spring preload
Rake25.5°29.0°
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front Diameter (in.)7.8 inches-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.)6.3 inches-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm)160 mm-
Brakes - Front Diameter (mm)198 mm-
Brakes - FrontSingle disc. Four-piston calipers. Wave brake discs.Single disc. Petal disc with dual-piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle disc. Two-piston calipers. Wave brake discs.Single disc. Petal disc with single-piston caliper
RimsBlack anodized, aluminum rimsWire spoked
Tyres - Front-70/100-17