Kawasaki's profilation of this bike |
Kawasaki’s line of KX™s is a great place for a spirited youngster to get a taste for competitive riding. The KX65, with its powerful two-stroke engine, lightweight chassis, disc brakes, long travel – and a size that fits young riders’ growing bodies – is a fitting way for children to get started on the path to motocross glory. |
General information |
Model
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Kawasaki KX 65 |
Model year
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2012 |
Category
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Cross / motocross |
Price as new | US$ 3599. UK £ 2849. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
Rating
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3.6 Check out the detailed rating of off-road capabilities, engine performance, maintenance cost, etc. Compare with any other bike. |
Engine and transmission |
Displacement
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64.0 ccm (3.91 cubic inches) |
Engine type
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Single cylinder, two-stroke |
Compression
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8.4:1 |
Bore x stroke
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44.5 x 41.6 mm (1.8 x 1.6 inches) |
Fuel system
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Carburettor. Mikuni VM24SS |
Ignition
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Digital CDI |
Cooling system
|
Liquid |
Gearbox
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6-speed |
Transmission type
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Chain (final drive) |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
Frame type
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Semi-double-cradle, high-tensile steel |
Rake (fork angle)
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27.0° |
Trail
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61 mm (2.4 inches) |
Front suspension
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33mm leading axle conventional fork with four-position rebound damping adjustment/ 8.3 in. |
Rear suspension
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UNI-TRAK single shock system with 0-3 turn rebound damping adjustment and fully adjustable spring preload / 9.4 |
Front tire
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60/100-14 |
Rear tire
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80/100-12 |
Front brakes
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Single disc. Hydraulic |
Rear brakes
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Single disc |
Physical measures and capacities |
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc
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60.0 kg (132.2 pounds) |
Seat height
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759 mm (29.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
Overall height
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955 mm (37.6 inches) |
Overall length
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1590 mm (62.6 inches) |
Overall width
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759 mm (29.9 inches) |
Ground clearance
|
305 mm (12.0 inches) |
Wheelbase
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1120 mm (44.1 inches) |
Fuel capacity
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3.79 litres (1.00 US gallons) |
Other specifications |
Color options
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Lime Green |
Factory warranty
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6 months |
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