PRObike – Kawasaki

New 2024.

KX65

From their first ride to lifting the trophy, legends choose KX – Created to dominate and builtbfor winners, the KX65 and KX85 are competition ready machines designed to encourage the green shoots of youth talent allowing it to blossom into full-blown race wins and Championship success.

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KX65

KX65 Specifications

Engine

Engine type Liquid-cooled, 2-stroke, single-cylinder
Compression ratio 8.4:1
Valve system Piston reed valve
Bore x stroke 44.5 x 41.6 mm
Displacement 64 cm³
Fuel system Carburettor
Lubrication Petrol mix
Starting system Primary kick
Ignition system Electric CDI

Performance & Transmission

Transmission 6-speed, return shift
Clutch Wet, multi disc
Primary reduction ratio 3.500 (77/22)
Gear ratios 1st 2.846 (37/13)
Gear ratios 2nd 2.125 (34/16)
Gear ratios 3rd 1.722 (31/18)
Gear ratios 4th 1.428 (30/21)
Gear ratios 5th 1.217 (28/23)
Gear ratios 6th 1.083 (26/24)
Final drive Chain
Final reduction ratio 3.615 (47/13)

Frame & Dimensions

Frame type Double-cradle, high-tensile steel
Trail 60 mm
Wheel travel front 210 mm
Wheel travel rear 240 mm
Tyre, front 60/100-14 30M
Tyre, rear 80/100-12 41M
L x W x H 1,590 x 760 x 955 mm
Steering angle L R 40° / 40°
Wheel base 1,120 mm
Ground clearance 305 mm
Fuel capacity 3.8 litres
Seat height 760 mm
Curb mass 60 kg

Brakes & Suspension

Front brake type Single disc
Front brake diameter Ø 180 mm
Front brake caliper type Single-piston
Rear brake type Single disc
Rear brake diameter Ø 180 mm
Rear brake caliper type Single-piston
Front suspension type Telescopic fork with 4-way rebound damping
Front suspension diameter Ø 33 mm
Rear suspension type Bottom-link Uni-Trak, gas-charged shock, stepless rebound damping, and spring preload adjustability

KX65 Features

Stop start

Even the smallest KX has disc brakes to demonstrate the power of effective braking to new riders in Kawasaki’s smallest motocrosser. Remember, championship winners start here.

Walk the walk

New graphics make the KX65 the smartest kid on the block.

Power to get you started

The KX65 has the power and pedigree to breed winners.