Kawasaki KX65 Specs

2010 - 2020 • 4 variants

First introduced in 2010, the Kawasaki KX65 is a motocross bike that has seen 4 variants through 2020. The engine is a reed valve at 64.00 cc. It delivers 59 Nm of torque.

About the Kawasaki KX65

Documented here are the full technical specifications for the Kawasaki KX65, a Cross / motocross motorcycle with a production run from 2002 to 2023. Specification data includes engine type and displacement, maximum power and torque output, transmission details, frame construction, suspension travel front and rear, brake types and rotor dimensions, tyre sizes, and overall weight and dimension figures. Select a year above to view the complete spec sheet for that model year.

Kawasaki KX65 by Year

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Spec Evolution

How key specs changed across production years.

Specification	2002	2004	2005	2006	2007	2008	2009	2010	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Displacement (cc)	64.00 cc	64.00 cc	64.70 cc ↑	64.70 cc	64.70 cc	64.70 cc	64.70 cc	64.70 cc	64.00 cc ↓	64.00 cc	64.70 cc ↑	64.70 cc	-	-	64.70 cc	-	64.7 cc	64.7 cc	64.7 cc	64.7 cc	64.7 cc
Displacement (ci)	3.91 cubic inches	3.91 cubic inches	3.95 cubic inches ↑	3.95 cubic inches	3.95 cubic inches	3.95 cubic inches	3.95 cubic inches	3.95 cubic inches	3.91 cubic inches ↓	3.91 cubic inches	3.95 cubic inches ↑	3.95 cubic inches	-	-	3.95 cubic inches	-	3.95 cubic inches	3.95 cubic inches	3.95 cubic inches	3.95 cubic inches	3.95 cubic inches
Engine Type	Single cylinder, two-stroke	Single cylinder, two-stroke	Single cylinder, two-stroke	Single cylinder	Single cylinder	Single cylinder	Single cylinder	Single cylinder, two-stroke	Single cylinder, two-stroke	Single cylinder, two-stroke	Single cylinder, two-stroke	Single cylinder, two-stroke	Single cylinder, two-stroke	Single cylinder, two-stroke	Single cylinder, two-stroke	Single cylinder, two-stroke	Single cylinder, two-stroke	Single cylinder, two-stroke	Single cylinder, two-stroke	Single cylinder, two-stroke	Single cylinder, two-stroke
Ground Clearance (in.)	-	-	0.5 inches	12.0 inches ↑	12.0 inches	12.0 inches	12.0 inches	12.0 inches	12.0 inches	12.0 inches	12.0 inches	12.0 inches	12.0 inches	12.0 inches	12.0 inches	12.0 inches	12.0 inches	12.0 inches	12.0 inches	12.0 inches	12.0 inches
Ground Clearance (mm)	-	-	12 mm	305 mm ↑	305 mm	305 mm	305 mm	305 mm	305 mm	305 mm	305 mm	305 mm	305 mm	305 mm	305 mm	305 mm	305 mm	305 mm	305 mm	305 mm	305 mm
Fuel Control	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)	Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)	Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.)	-	-	-	-	9.4 inches	-	-	-	7.9 inches	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm)	-	-	-	-	240 mm	-	-	-	200 mm	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Frame Type	-	-	Semi-double-cradle, high-tensile steel	-	Semi-double-cradle, high-tensile steel	Semi-double-cradle, high-tensile steel	Semi-double-cradle, high-tensile steel	Semi-double-cradle, high-tensile steel	Semi-double-cradle, high-tensile steel	Semi-double-cradle, high-tensile steel	Semi-double-cradle, high-tensile steel	Semi-double-cradle, high-tensile steel	Semi-double-cradle, high-tensile steel	Semi-double-cradle, high-tensile steel	Double-cradle, high-tensile steel	Tubular, semi-double cradle	Tubular, semi-double cradle	Tubular, semi-double cradle	Tubular, semi-double cradle	High-tensile steel semi-double cradle	High-tensile steel semi-double cradle
Dry Weight	57 kg / 125.7 lbs	57 kg / 125.7 lbs	57 kg / 125.6 lbs	57 kg / 125.6 lbs	57 kg / 125.6 lbs	57 kg / 125.6 lbs	-	-	-	275 kg / 606.3 lbs	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Brakes - Front	Single disc	-	Single disc	Single disc	Single disc	Single disc	Single disc	Single disc	Single disc	Single disc. Hydraulic	Single disc	Single disc. Hydraulic.	Single disc. Hydraulic.	Single disc. Hydraulic.	Single disc. Hydraulic.	Single disc. Hydraulic.	Single disc. Hydraulic.	Single disc. Hydraulic.	Single disc	Single disc	Single disc. Single-piston caliper
Wheelbase	-	-	1,120 mm / 44.1 in.	1,120 mm / 44.1 in.	1,120 mm / 44.1 in.	1,120 mm / 44.1 in.	1,120 mm / 44.1 in.	1,120 mm / 44.1 in.	1,120 mm / 44.1 in.	1,120 mm / 44.1 in.	1,120 mm / 44.1 in.	1,120 mm / 44.1 in.	1,120 mm / 44.1 in.	1,120 mm / 44.1 in.	1,120 mm / 44.1 in.	1,120 mm / 44.1 in.	1120 mm / 44.1 in. ↑	1120 mm / 44.1 in.	1120 mm / 44.1 in.	1120 mm / 44.1 in.	1120 mm / 44.1 in.
Engine Detail	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	90 degree V-twin	-	Reed valve.	Four-petal reed valve	Reed valve	Reed valve	Reed valve	Reed valve	Reed valve	Reed valve	Reed valve	Reed valve
Brakes - Rear	Single disc	-	Single disc	Single disc	Single disc	Single disc	Single disc	Single disc	Single disc	Single disc	Single disc	Single disc	Single disc	Single disc	Single disc	Single disc	Single disc	Single disc	Single disc	Single disc	Single disc. Single-piston caliper
Fuel Capacity	-	-	3.78 litres / 1.00 gallons	3.78 litres / 1.00 gallons	3.78 litres / 1.00 gallons	3.78 litres / 1.00 gallons	3.78 litres / 1.00 gallons	3.78 litres / 1.00 gallons	3.79 litres / 1.00 gallons ↑	3.79 litres / 1.00 gallons	3.79 litres / 1.00 gallons	3.79 litres / 1.00 gallons	3.79 litres / 1.00 gallons	3.79 litres / 1.00 gallons	3.79 litres / 1.00 gallons	3.79 litres / 1.00 gallons	3.79 litres / 1.00 US gallons	3.79 litres / 1.00 US gallons	3.79 litres / 1.00 US gallons	3.79 litres / 1.00 US gallons	3.79 litres / 1.00 US gallons
Suspension - Front	-	-	33mm leading axle conventional fork	33mm leading axle conventional fork with four-way rebound damping / 8.3 in.	33mm leading axle conventional fork with four-way rebound damping / 8.3 in.	33mm leading axle conventional fork with four-way rebound damping / 8.3 in.	33mm leading axle conventional fork with four-way rebound damping / 8.3 in.	33mm leading axle conventional fork with four-way rebound damping / 8.3 in.	33mm leading axle conventional fork with four-position rebound damping adjustment/ 8.3 in.	33mm leading axle conventional fork with four-position rebound damping adjustment/ 8.3 in.	33mm leading axle conventional fork with four-way rebound damping / 8.3 in.	33mm leading axle conventional fork with four-way rebound damping / 8.3 in.	33mm leading axle conventional fork with four-way rebound damping / 8.3 in.	33mm leading axle conventional fork with four-way rebound damping / 8.3 in.	33 mm telescopic fork with 4-way rebound damping	33 mm telescopic fork with 4-way rebound damping	33 mm telescopic fork with 4-way rebound damping	33 mm telescopic fork with 4-way rebound damping	33mm leading axle telescopic fork with 4-way rebound damping	33mm leading axle telescopic fork with 4-way rebound damping	33mm leading axle telescopic fork with 4-way rebound damping
Suspension - Rear	-	-	UNI-TRAK® single shock system	UNI-TRAK® single shock system with four-way rebound damping and fully adjustable spring preload / 9.4	UNI-TRAK® single shock system with four-way rebound damping and fully adjustable spring preload / 9.4	UNI-TRAK® single shock system with four-way rebound damping and fully adjustable spring preload / 9.4	UNI-TRAK® single shock system with four-way rebound damping and fully adjustable spring preload / 9.4	UNI-TRAK single shock system with four-way rebound damping and fully adjustable spring preload / 9.4	UNI-TRAK single shock system with 0-3 turn rebound damping adjustment and fully adjustable spring preload / 9.4	UNI-TRAK single shock system with 0-3 turn rebound damping adjustment and fully adjustable spring preload / 9.4	Uni-Trak single shock system with four-way rebound damping and fully adjustable spring preload / 9.4	Uni-Trak single shock system with four-way rebound damping and fully adjustable spring preload / 9.4 in.	Uni-Trak single shock system with four-way rebound damping and fully adjustable spring preload / 9.4 in.	Uni-Trak single shock system with four-way rebound damping and fully adjustable spring preload / 9.4 in.	Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock, adjustable preload and stepless rebound damping	Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock, adjustable preload and stepless rebound damping	Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock, adjustable preload and stepless rebound damping	Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock, adjustable preload and stepless rebound damping	Rear Suspension / Wheel TravelUni-Trak® single shock system with 4-way rebound damping and fully adjustable spring preload	Wheel TravelUni-Trak® single shock system with 4-way rebound damping and fully adjustable spring preload	Wheel TravelUni-Trak® single shock system with 4-way rebound damping and fully adjustable spring preload
Fuel System	-	-	Carburettor. Mikuni VM24SS	Carburettor. Mikuni VM24SS	Carburettor. Mikuni VM 24 SS	Carburettor. Mikuni VM24SS	Carburettor. Mikuni VM24SS	Carburettor. Mikuni VM24SS	Carburettor. Mikuni VM24SS	Carburettor. Mikuni VM24SS	Carburettor. Mikuni VM24SS	Carburettor. Mikuni VM24SS	Carburettor. Mikuni VM24SS	Carburettor. Mikuni VM24SS	Carburettor. Mikuni VM24SS	Carburettor. Mikuni VM24SS	Carburettor. Mikuni VM24SS	Carburettor. Mikuni VM24SS	Carburettor. Mikuni 24mm	Carburettor. Mikuni 24mm	Carburettor. Mikuni 24mm
Colours	-	Lime green	Kawasaki Lime Green	Kawasaki Lime Green / Black	Lime Green, black	Lime Green	Lime green	Lime Green	Lime Green	Lime Green	Lime Green	Lime Green	Lime Green	Lime Green	Lime Green	Lime Green	Lime Green	Lime Green	Lime Green	Lime Green	Lime Green
Final Drive	Chain	Chain	Chain	Chain	Chain	Chain	Chain	Chain	Chain	Chain	Chain	Chain	Chain	Chain	Chain	Chain	Chain (final drive)	Chain (final drive)	Chain (final drive)	Chain (final drive)	Chain (final drive)
Length	-	-	-	1,590 mm / 62.6 in.	1,590 mm / 62.6 in.	1,590 mm / 62.6 in.	1,590 mm / 62.6 in.	1,590 mm / 62.6 in.	1,590 mm / 62.6 in.	1,590 mm / 62.6 in.	1,590 mm / 62.6 in.	1,590 mm / 62.6 in.	-	1,590 mm / 62.6 in.	1,590 mm / 62.6 in.	1,590 mm / 62.6 in.	1590 mm / 62.6 in. ↑	1590 mm / 62.6 in.	1590 mm / 62.6 in.	1590 mm / 62.6 in.	1590 mm / 62.6 in.
Warranty	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	12 Months	6 months ↓	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Tyres - Front	-	-	60/90-14	60/90-14	60/90-x14	60/70-x14	60/80-14	60/100-14	60/100-14	60/100-14	60/100-14	60/100-14	60/100-14	60/100-14	60/100-14	60/100-14	60/100-14	60/100-14	60/100-14	60/100-14	60/100-14
Tyres - Rear	-	-	80/90-12	80/90-12	80/90-x12	80/90-x12	80/90-12	80/90-12	80/100-12	25/10-12 ↓	80/100-12 ↑	25/10-12 ↓	80/100-12 ↑	80/100-12	80/100-12	80/100-12	-	-	-	-	-
Primary Drive	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Selectable four-wheel drive with Variable Front Differential Control, shaft	2WD / 4WD, shaft	2WD / 4WD, shaft	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Rake	-	-	27.0°	-	-	27.0°	27.0°	27.0°	27.0°	27.0°	27.0°	27.0°	27.0°	27.0°	27.0°	27.0°	27.0°	27.0°	27.0°	27.0°	27.0°
Wheel Travel - Front	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	171 mm / 6.7 in.	-	-	-	-	210 mm / 8.3 in.	210 mm / 8.3 in.	210 mm / 8.3 in.	210 mm / 8.3 in.	210 mm / 8.3 in.	210 mm / 8.3 in.	210 mm / 8.3 in.
Wheel Travel - Rear	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	200 mm / 7.9 in.	-	-	-	-	240 mm / 9.4 in.	240 mm / 9.4 in.	240 mm / 9.4 in.	240 mm / 9.4 in.	240 mm / 9.4 in.	240 mm / 9.4 in.	240 mm / 9.4 in.
Ignition	-	-	Electronic CDI	Digital CDI	-	Digital CDI	Digital CDI	Digital CDI	Digital CDI	Digital CDI	Digital CDI	Digital CDI	Digital CDI	CDI w/digital advance	CDI w/digital advance	CDI w/digital advance	CDI w/digital advance	CDI w/digital advance	CDI with digital advance	CDI with digital advance	CDI with digital advance
Max Torque	-	9.70 Nm (1.0 kgf-m or 7.2 ft.lbs)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	59.40 Nm (6.1 kgf-m or 43.8 ft.lbs) @ 4500 Revolutions	59.00 Nm (6.0 kgf-m or 43.5 ft.lbs) @ 5250 Revolutions ↓	59.00 Nm (6.0 kgf-m or 43.5 ft.lbs) @ 5250 Revolutions	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Power-to-Weight Ratio	0.2930 HP/kg	0.2158 HP/kg ↓	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	0.1809 HP/kg	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Starter	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Electric	Electric	Electric	Electric	-	Kick	Kick	Kick	Kick	Kick	Kick	Kick	Kick

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