| Attribute | Kawasaki KX65 2008 × | Suzuki RM 65 2005 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2008 | 2005 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Suzuki |
| Model | Kawasaki KX65 | Suzuki RM 65 |
| Category | Cross / motocross | Cross / motocross |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Single cylinder, two-stroke | Single cylinder, two-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | - |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Mikuni VM24SS | Carburettor |
| Displacement (cm³) | 64.7 | 64.7 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Bore (mm) | 44.5 | 44.5 |
| Stroke (mm) | 41.6 | 41.6 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Ignition | Digital CDI | - |
| Compression | 8.4:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 33mm leading axle conventional fork with four-way rebound damping / 8.3 in. | Telescopic, leading axle, 4-way adjustable rebound damping, 8.3 inches of travel. |
| Rear suspension | UNI-TRAK® single shock system with four-way rebound damping and fully adjustable spring preload / 9.4 | Link-type, fully-adjustable spring preload, 4-way adjustable rebound damping, 8.7 inches of travel. |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Frame type | Semi-double-cradle, high-tensile steel | - |
| Front tyre | 60/70-x14 | 60/90-M14 |
| Rear tyre | 80/90-x12 | 80/90-M12 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 27 | - |
| Other | ||
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,120 | 1,120 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 57 | 57 |
| Overall height (mm) | 955 | 955 |
| Overall length (mm) | 1,590 | 1,590 |
| Overall width (mm) | 759 | 760 |
| Seat height (mm) | 759 | 760 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 305 | 305 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 3.78 | 3.8 |