| Kawasaki's profilation of this bike |
| The level of technology, power and berm-busting capability packed into this 152-pound rocketship is mind-boggling, and the way it can tear up a motocross track in an expert’s hands must be seen to be believed. It’s nothing short of a youth motocrosser’s dream machine. |
| Kawasaki's profilation of this bike |
| Whether it’s a growing, young rider building upon a foundation of skills or an older beginner seeking to start racing, the Kawasaki KX™85 is the perfect motorcycle for the next level of motocross completion. |
| General information | |
|---|---|
| Model: | Kawasaki KX85 |
| Year: | 2009 |
| Category: | Cross / motocross |
| Rating: | 68.8 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes |
| Price as new (MSRP): | US$ 3299. Prices depend on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Engine and transmission | |
| Displacement: | 84.00 ccm (5.13 cubic inches) |
| Engine type: | Single cylinder, two-stroke |
| Compression: | 10.0:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 48.5 x 45.8 mm (1.9 x 1.8 inches) |
| Fuel system: | Carburettor. Keihin PWK28 |
| Ignition: | Digital CDI |
| Gearbox: | 6-speed |
| Transmission type, final drive: | Chain |
| Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | |
| Frame type: | High-tensile steel perimeter design with subframe member |
| Rake (fork angle): | 27.0° |
| Front suspension: | 36mm inverted telescopic cartridge fork with 18-way compression damping / 10.8 in. |
| Rear suspension: | UNI-TRAK® single-shock system with 4-way compression and 16-way rebound damping, plus adjustable spring preload / 10.8 in. |
| Front tyre dimensions: | 70/80-17 |
| Rear tyre dimensions: | 90/90-14 |
| Front brakes: | Single disc |
| Rear brakes: | Single disc |
| Physical measures and capacities | |
| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc: | 69.0 kg (152.1 pounds) |
| Seat height: | 841 mm (33.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Overall height: | 1,054 mm (41.5 inches) |
| Overall length: | 1,821 mm (71.7 inches) |
| Overall width: | 734 mm (28.9 inches) |
| Ground clearance: | 340 mm (13.4 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 1,255 mm (49.4 inches) |
| Fuel capacity: | 5.67 litres (1.50 gallons) |
| Other specifications | |
| Color options: | Lime Green |
| Further information | |
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| Kawasaki's profilation of this bike |
| The mini ranks of motocross is often where the sport´s future stars begin to shine brightly, and with so many young racers aspiring to become the Supercross champions of tomorrow, |
| Honda's profilation of this bike |
| It´s like nothing you´ve ever seen on two wheels. And for good reason: Honda´s stunning new DN-01 is in a class of its own—the world´s first crossover bike. Its styling and seating position alone set it completely apart, showing influence from the world of our sportbikes, sport touring machines, and cruisers. |
| Honda's profilation of this bike |
| Honda´s stunning new DN-01 is in a class of its own—the world´s first crossover bike. Styled like a sportbike, but offering Honda´s radical new HFT Transmission, it´s an automatic unlike anything you´ve ever seen. |
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| Engine type | 4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled, DOHC, 4 Valve Cylinder Head, Transverse In-Line 4-Cylinder | |||||
| Displacement | 636 cc (38.8 cu in) | 599 cc (36.6 cu in) | ||||
| Bore/stroke | 68.0 × 43.8 mm (2.68 × 1.72 in) | 67.0 × 42.5 mm (2.64 × 1.67 in) | ||||
| Power (crank) | 87 kW (117 hp) @ 13000 rpm 91.5 kW (122.7 hp) @ 13000 rpm with ram air [7] | 95.5 kW (128.1 hp) @ 14000 rpm 100 kW (130 hp) @ 14000 rpm with ram air [8] | ||||
| Power (rear wheel) | 111.4 hp (83.1 kW) @ 12,750 rpm[9] | 113.8 hp (84.9 kW) @ 14,000 rpm[9] | 105 hp (78 kW) @ 12,250 rpm[9] | 101.6 hp (75.8 kW) @ 12,700 rpm[10] | 107.7 bhp (80.3 kW) @ 14,100 rpm[11] | |
| Maximum torque | 47.1 lb·ft (63.9 N·m) @ 11,000 rpm[9] | 48.1 lb·ft (65.2 N·m) @ 11,500 rpm[9] | 44.1 lb·ft (59.8 N·m) @ 11,750 rpm[9] | 43.5 lb·ft (59.0 N·m) @ 11,900 rpm[10] | 42.9 lb·ft (58.2 N·m) @ 12,000 rpm[11] | |
| Compression ratio | 12.8:1 | 12.9:1 | 13.9:1 | 13.3:1 | 13.3:1 | |
| Fuel injection | EFI with Keihin 38 mm (1.5 in) Throttle Bodies | DFI with Keihin 38 mm (1.5 in) Throttle Bodies (4) | DFI with four 38 mm (1.5 in) Keihin throttle bodies, oval sub-throttles, two injectors per throttle body | |||
| Transmission | 6-speed | 6-speed with back-torque limiter (slipper clutch) | ||||
| Final drive | X-ring Chain | |||||
| Rake/trail | 23.5 deg / 3.7 in (94 mm) | 25 deg / 4.2 in (106.7 mm) | 25.5 deg / 4.3 in (109.2 mm) | 25 deg / 4.3 in (109.2 mm) | 24 deg / 4.0 in (101.6 mm) | |
| Front wheel travel | 4.7 in (120 mm) | |||||
| Rear Wheel Travel | 5.3 in (130 mm) | 5.3 in (130 mm) | 5.2 in (130 mm) | 5.3 in (130 mm) | ||
| Front Tire Size | 120/65-ZR17 | 120/65-ZR17 | 120/70-ZR17 | |||
| Rear Tire Size | 180/55-ZR17 | |||||
| Wheelbase | 55.1 in (1,399.5 mm) | 54.7 in (1,389.4 mm) | 55.1 in (1,399.5 mm) | 55.3 in (1,404.6 mm) | 55.1 in (1,399.5 mm) | |
| Front suspension | 41 mm (1.6 in) Inverted Cartridge Fork with Adjustable Preload, Stepless Rebound and Compression Damping | 41 mm (1.6 in) Inverted Cartridge Fork with Adjustable Preload, Stepless Rebound and Compression Damping, TiSiCN Coating | 41 mm (1.6 in) inverted cartridge fork with top-out springs, stepless rebound damping, stepless compression damping, fully-adjustable spring preload | 41 mm (1.6 in) inverted Showa Big Piston Front fork with top-out springs, stepless compression and rebound damping, fully-adjustable spring preload | ||
| Rear suspension | Bottom-link Uni-Trak system with gas-charged shock, stepless rebound and compression adjustability | Uni-Trak with Adjustable Preload, Stepless Rebound and Compression Damping | Uno-Trak with Adjustable Preload, Stepless Rebound, High and Low Speed Compression Damping, and Ride Height | Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock, top-out spring and pillow ball upper mount, dual-range (high/low-speed) stepless compression damping, 25-way Adjustable rebound damping, fully-adjustable spring preload | ||
| Front Brake Type | Dual 280 mm (11 in) Discs with 4-Piston Calipers | Dual 300 mm (12 in) Floating petal-type rotors with Radial Mount, Opposed 4-Piston Calipers | Dual 300 mm (12 in) Floating petal-type rotors with Radial Mount, Opposed 4-Piston Calipers | Dual 300 mm (12 in) petal rotors with dual radial-mounted, four-piston, four-pad calipers | ||
| Rear Brake Type | Single 220 mm (8.7 in) Disc | Single 210 mm (8.3 in) petal-type rotor with single-piston caliper | Single 220 mm (8.7 in) petal-type rotor with single-piston caliper | |||
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 4.8 US gal (18 l; 4.0 imp gal) | 17 L (3.7 imp gal; 4.5 US gal) | 4.5 US gal (17 l; 3.7 imp gal) | |||
| Seat Height | 32.5 in (825.5 mm) | 820 mm (32 in) | 32.3 in (820 mm) | 32.1 in (815.3 mm) | ||
| Dry Weight (manufacturer quoted) | 161 kg (350 lb)[7] | 164 kg (360 lb)[8] | 368.0 lb (166.9 kg) | 368.0 lb (166.9 kg)[citation needed] | ||
| Dry Weight (tested) | 389.0 lb (176.4 kg)[9] | 404.0 lb (183.3 kg)[9] | 403.0 lb (182.8 kg)[9] | 401.5 lb (182.1 kg)[10] | ||
| Wet Weight (manufacturer quoted) | 191.0 kg (421 lb) [6] | |||||
| Wet Weight (tested) | 418.0 lb (189.6 kg)[9] | 431.0 lb (195.5 kg)[9] | 430.0 lb (195.0 kg)[9] | 428.5 lb (194.4 kg)[10] | ||
