| Kawasaki's profilation of this bike | 
  | Sturdy perimeter frame enables young riders to push hard on the track. Sophisticated suspension components with a 32.7 inch seat height. | 
    
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            General information         | 
    
  
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                            Motorcycle name                    
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                                    Kawasaki KX 85-I                         | 
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                            Year of manufacture                    
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                                    2018                         | 
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                            Type                    
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                                    Cross / motocross                         | 
| Price as new | US$ 4349.   MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. | 
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            Engine and transmission         | 
    
  
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                            Engine size                    
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                                    84.0 ccm (5.13 cubic inches)                         | 
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                            Type of engine                    
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                                    Single cylinder, two-stroke                         | 
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                            Engine details                    
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                                    Piston reed valve                         | 
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                            Compression                    
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                                    10.0:1                         | 
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                            Bore x stroke                    
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                                    48.5 x 45.8 mm (1.9 x 1.8 inches)                         | 
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                            Fuel system                    
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                                    Carburettor. Keihin PWK28                         | 
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                            Ignition                    
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                                    Electric CDI w/digital advance                         | 
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                            Cooling system                    
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                                    Liquid                         | 
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                            Gearbox                    
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                                    6-speed                         | 
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                            Transmission type                    
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                                    Chain  (final drive)                         | 
    
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            Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels         | 
    
  
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                            Frame type                    
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                                    High-tensile steel perimeter design with subframe member                         | 
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                            Rake (fork angle)                    
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                                    29.0°                         | 
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                            Trail                    
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                                    97 mm (3.8 inches)                         | 
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                            Front suspension                    
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                                    36mm inverted telescopic cartridge fork with 18-way compression damping                         | 
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                            Front wheel travel                    
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                                    275 mm (10.8 inches)                         | 
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                            Rear suspension                    
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                                    Uni-Trak  single-shock system with 4-way compression and 16-way rebound damping, plus adjustable spring preload                         | 
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                            Rear wheel travel                    
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                                    275 mm (10.8 inches)                         | 
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                            Front tire                    
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                                    70/100-17                          | 
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                            Rear tire                    
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                                    90/100-14                          | 
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                            Front brakes                    
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                                    Single disc                         | 
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                            Diameter                    
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                                    220 mm (8.7 inches)                         | 
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                            Rear brakes                    
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                                    Single disc                         | 
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                            Diameter                    
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                                    184 mm (7.2 inches)                         | 
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                            Wheels                    
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                                    Wire spoked                         | 
    
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            Physical measures and capacities         | 
    
  
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                            Weight incl. oil, gas, etc                    
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                                    69.0 kg (152.1 pounds)                         | 
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                            Seat height                    
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                                    841 mm (33.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.                         | 
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                            Overall height                    
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                                    1100 mm (43.3 inches)                         | 
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                            Overall length                    
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                                    1821 mm (71.7 inches)                         | 
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                            Overall width                    
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                                    734 mm (28.9 inches)                         | 
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                            Ground clearance                    
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                                    340 mm (13.4 inches)                         | 
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                            Wheelbase                    
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                                    1255 mm (49.4 inches)                         | 
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                            Fuel capacity                    
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                                    5.00 litres (1.32 US gallons)                         | 
    
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            Other specifications         | 
    
  
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                            Color options                    
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                                    Lime Green                         | 
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                            Starter                    
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                                    Kick                         | 
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            Further information         | 
    
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