| Attribute | Kawasaki KX85 × | Kawasaki KX 85-I 2018 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2021 | 2018 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
| Model | Kawasaki KX85 | Kawasaki KX 85-I |
| Category | Cross / motocross | Cross / motocross |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Single cylinder, two-stroke | Single cylinder, two-stroke |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Keihin 28mm | Carburettor. Keihin PWK28 |
| Engine details | - | Piston reed valve |
| Displacement (cm³) | 84 | 84 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Bore (mm) | 48.5 | 48.5 |
| Stroke (mm) | 45.8 | 45.8 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Ignition | CDI with digital advance | Electric CDI w/digital advance |
| Clutch | Wet multidisc | - |
| Lubrication system | Petrol mix | - |
| Compression | 10.9:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 36mm inverted telescopic cartridge fork with 20-way compression damping | 36mm inverted telescopic cartridge fork with 18-way compression damping |
| Rear suspension | Uni-Trak® single shock system with 24-way compression and 21-way rebound damping, plus adjustable spring preload | Uni-Trak single-shock system with 4-way compression and 16-way rebound damping, plus adjustable spring preload |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Petal disc with dual-piston caliper | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Petal disc with single-piston caliper | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 184 | 184 |
| Frame type | High-tensile steel perimeter design with subframe member | High-tensile steel perimeter design with subframe member |
| Front tyre | 70/100-17 | 70/100-17 |
| Rear tyre | 90/100-14 | 90/100-14 |
| Wheels | Wire spoked | Wire spoked |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 275 | 275 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 275 | 275 |
| Trail (mm) | 97 | 97 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 29 | 29 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Kick | Kick |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,265 | 1,255 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 75 | 69 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Overall length (mm) | 1,830 | 1,821 |
| Overall width (mm) | 765 | 734 |
| Seat height (mm) | 830 | 841 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 290 | 340 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 5 | 5 |