| Attribute | Kawasaki KX 85 2014 × | Suzuki RM85 2011 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2014 | 2011 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Suzuki |
| Model | Kawasaki KX 85 | Suzuki RM85 |
| Category | Cross / motocross | Cross / motocross |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Single cylinder, two-stroke | Single cylinder, two-stroke |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Keihin PWK28 | Carburettor. KEIHIN PE28, single |
| Displacement (cm³) | 84 | 84.7 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Bore (mm) | 48.5 | - |
| Stroke (mm) | 45.8 | - |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Driveline | - | Chain, DID428DS, 118 links |
| Ignition | Digital CDI | Electronic ignition |
| Compression | 10.0:1 | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 36mm inverted telescopic cartridge fork with 18-way compression damping / 10.8 in. | Telescopic, pneumatic/coil spring, oil damped |
| Rear suspension | Uni-Trak single-shock system with 4-way compression and 16-way rebound damping, plus adjustable spring preload / 10.8 in. | Link type, coil spring, oil damped |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Frame type | High-tensile steel perimeter design with subframe member | A tubular steel frame and thick wall aluminum swingarm provides class-leading performance on the track, especially in the corners |
| Front tyre | 70/100-17 | 70/100-17 |
| Rear tyre | 90/100-14 | 90/100-14 |
| Trail (mm) | 89 | - |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 27 | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | - | Kick |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,255 | 1,240 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 69 | 73 |
| Overall length (mm) | 1,821 | 1,805 |
| Overall width (mm) | 734 | 735 |
| Seat height (mm) | 841 | 850 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 340 | 325 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 5.68 | 5 |