Comparison of Kawasaki KX65 2020 and Suzuki RM85 2012

Attribute	Suzuki RM85 2012 ×	Kawasaki KX65 2020 ×
General
Production from (year)	2012	2020
Make	Suzuki	Kawasaki
Model	Suzuki RM85	Kawasaki KX65
Category	Cross / motocross	Cross / motocross
Engine and transmission
Engine type	Single cylinder, two-stroke	Single cylinder, two-stroke
Fuel system	Carburettor. KEIHIN PE28, single	Carburettor. Mikuni VM24SS
Engine details	-	Reed valve
Displacement (cm³)	84.7	64.7
Cooling system	Liquid	Liquid
Transmission type,final drive	Chain	Chain
Bore (mm)	48	44.5
Stroke (mm)	46.8	41.6
Gearbox	6-speed	6-speed
Driveline	Chain, DID428DS, 118 links. 6-speed constant mesh.	-
Ignition	CDI	CDI w/digital advance
Lubrication system	Fuel/oil premixture of 30:1	-
Compression	-	8.4:1
Chassis
Front suspension	Telescopic, pneumatic/coil spring, oil damped	33 mm telescopic fork with 4-way rebound damping
Rear suspension	Link type, coil spring, oil damped	Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock, adjustable preload and stepless rebound damping
Front brakes	Single disc	Single disc. Hydraulic.
Rear brakes	Single disc	Single disc
Frame type	Tubular steel frame. Thick wall aluminum swingarm.	Tubular, semi-double cradle
Front tyre	70/100-17	60/100-14
Rear tyre	90/100-14	80/100-12
Front wheel travel (mm)	275	210
Rear wheel travel (mm)	277	240
Trail (mm)	-	61
Rake (fork angle) (degree)	-	27
Other
Starter	Kick	Kick
Color options	yellow	lime green
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)	1,240	1,120
Kerb weight (kg)	73	60
Overall length (mm)	1,805	1,590
Overall width (mm)	735	759
Seat height (mm)	850	759
Ground clearance (mm)	325	305
Performance
Fuel capacity (l)	5	3.79