Tips on a KX85 Kawasaki Dirt Bike

The Kawasaki KX85 is a motorcycle that is manufactured by Kawasaki Heavy Industries of Japan. The dirt bike is commonly used for motocross, which is a type of all-terrain racing. The Kawasaki KX85 was introduced to the motorcycle market in the middle of the 1990s, and as of 2010, is still being produced.

  1. Engine

    • The Kawasaki KX85 has a two-stroke internal combustion engine. The displacement of the cylinders within the Kawasaki KX85 is 84 cc. The liquid-cooled engine has a bore of 48.5 mm and a stroke of 45.8 mm. The dirt bike has a six-speed gearbox. The ratio of compression for the motorcycle is 10.0-to-1 when on a low speed. When on a high speed, the compression ratio is 9.2-to-1. The bike has a crankcase reed valve induction.

    Brakes and Suspension

    • The Kawasaki KX85 has hydraulic disc brakes in the front, and standard disc brakes in the back. The front suspension of the Kawasaki KX85 has 18-way compression damping, while the rear suspension has a 16-way damping rebound and four-way compression. The diameters of both the front and rear suspension are 10.8 inches. The dirt bike has a 27-degree rake and trail.

    Dimensions

    • The Kawasaki KX85 has a curb weight of 151.2 lb., which is inclusive of its fuel and all equipment. The overall height of the Kawasaki KX85 is 41.5 inches, while its overall width and length is 28.9 inches and 71.7 inches. The height of the motorcycle's seat is 33.1 inches. The motorcycle's wheelbase, from the center of the front wheel to the back wheel, is 49.4 inches. The ground clearance of the motorcycle is 13.4 inches. The bike has a total capacity for 1.5 gallons of fuel.