Kawasaki's profilation of this bike |
For more than 30 years, Kawasaki’s smallest KX™ motocrosser has played a key role in the sport of motocross, providing a race-winning platform on which countless national and world champions have begun the journey to superstardom. Today, Kawasaki’s KX65 maintains the same successful attributes, including a powerful and reliable two-stroke engine, lightweight chassis, disc brakes and long travel suspension. |
General information |
Model name
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Kawasaki KX 65 |
Year of manufacture
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2015 |
Type
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Cross / motocross |
Price as new | US$ 3699. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
Rating
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2.0 Check out the detailed rating of off-road capabilities, engine performance, maintenance cost, etc. Compare with any other bike. |
Engine and transmission |
Engine size
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64.7 ccm (3.95 cubic inches) |
Type of engine
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Single cylinder, two-stroke |
Engine details
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Four-petal reed valve |
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
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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-way rebound damping / 8.3 in. |
Rear suspension
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Uni-Trak single shock system with four-way rebound damping and fully adjustable spring preload / 9.4 in. |
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 width
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759 mm (29.9 inches) |
Ground clearance
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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 |
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