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GENERAL INFORMATION	KX85	KX85
Manufacturer	Kawasaki	Kawasaki

Model Year	2005	2005

Model	KX85	KX85

M.S.R.P.	$2,999.00	$2,999.00

POWERTRAIN
Engine	Two-stroke single with KIPS®, Liquid cooled, Crankcase reed valve induction	Two-stroke single with KIPS®, Liquid cooled, Crankcase reed valve induction

Displacement	84cc	84cc

Bore x Stroke	48.5 x 45.8mm	48.5 x 45.8mm

Compression Ratio	10.0:1 (low speed) – 9.2:1 (high speed)	10.0:1 (low speed) – 9.2:1 (high speed)

Fuel System	Keihin PWK28	Keihin PWK28

Fuel Capacity	1.5 gal.	1.5 gal.

DRIVETRAIN
Ignition	Digital CDI	Digital CDI

Transmission	Six-speed	Six-speed

Final Drive	n/a	n/a

DIMENSIONS
Frame	High-tensile steel perimeter design with subframe member	High-tensile steel perimeter design with subframe member

Length	71.7 in.	71.7 in.

Width	28.9 in.	28.9 in.

Height	41.5 in.	41.5 in.

Wheelbase	49.4 in.	49.4 in.

Seat Height	33.1 in.	33.1 in.

Ground Clearance	13.4 in.	13.4 in.

Dry Weight	143.3 lbs.	143.3 lbs.

COLOR OPTIONS
Colors	Kawasaki Lime Green	Kawasaki Lime Green

BRAKES / WHEELS / TIRES
Suspension	Front: 36mm inverted telescopic cartridge fork, 18-way compression damping; 10.8 in. travel Rear: UNI-TRAK® single-shock system, Spring preload, 4-way compression and 18-way rebound damping; 10.8 in. travel	Front: 36mm inverted telescopic cartridge fork, 18-way compression damping; 10.8 in. travel Rear: UNI-TRAK® single-shock system, Spring preload, 4-way compression and 18-way rebound damping; 10.8 in. travel

Brakes	Front: Hydraulic disc Rear: Hydraulic disc	Front: Hydraulic disc Rear: Hydraulic disc

Tires	Front: 70/100 x 17 Rear: 90/100 x 14	Front: 70/100 x 17 Rear: 90/100 x 14