Specs compared

Kawasaki KX65 2026 vs Kawasaki KX85 2027

Motocross, stock specs side by side. Each value names the page it came from; a blank on either side stays blank.

Printed differently: engine, front tire, rear tire, fork travel, shock travel, seat height and weight. Checked 27 Sep 2026 and 16 Oct 2026.

SpecKawasaki KX65 2026Kawasaki KX85 2027
EnginePrinted differently64cc 2T84cc 2T
Stock gearing Not yet verified14T / 51TOwner's manual p. 14
Final drive ratio Not yet verified3.643 : 1Owner's manual p. 14
Front tirePrinted differently60/100-14Manufacturer spec sheet (research)70/100-17 40MOwner's manual p. 15
Rear tirePrinted differently80/100-12Manufacturer spec sheet (research)90/100-14 49MOwner's manual p. 15
Fork travelPrinted differently211 mm (8.3 in)Manufacturer spec sheet (research)275 mm (10.8 in)Owner's manual p. 1-3
Shock travelPrinted differently239 mm (9.4 in)Manufacturer spec sheet (research)275 mm (10.8 in)Owner's manual p. 1-4
Premix ratio Not yet verified32:1Owner's manual p. 1-2
Coolant capacity Not yet verified570 ml (19.3 fl oz)Owner's manual p. 43
Seat heightPrinted differently759 mm (29.9 in)Manufacturer spec sheet (research)831 mm (32.7 in)Manufacturer spec sheet (research)
WeightPrinted differently60 kg (132 lb)Manufacturer spec sheet (research)76.4 kg (168 lb)Owner's manual p. 1-2

Each value shows where it came from. The bike pages list the document, page and date checked. “Printed differently” only says the two documents print different figures; it is not a judgement of either bike.

Stock sizes at MotoSport. Kawasaki KX65: Front tires 60/100-14 · Rear tires 80/100-12. Kawasaki KX85: Front tires 70/100-17 · Rear tires 90/100-14. These are affiliate links: we may earn a commission, at no cost to you, and it never changes the specs. Affiliate disclosure.