Specs compared
Kawasaki KX85 2027 vs KTM 50 SX 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, stock gearing, front tire, rear tire, fork travel, shock travel, premix ratio, coolant capacity, seat height and weight. Checked 16 Oct 2026.
| Spec | Kawasaki KX85 2027 | KTM 50 SX 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| EnginePrinted differently | 84cc 2T | 50cc 2T |
| Stock gearingPrinted differently | 14T / 51TOwner's manual p. 14 | 11T / 40TOwner's manual p. 126 |
| Final drive ratio | 3.643 : 1Owner's manual p. 14 | 3.64 : 1Calculated from the stock sprockets |
| Chain pitch | Not yet verified | 415Owner's manual p. 126 |
| Front tirePrinted differently | 70/100-17 40MOwner's manual p. 15 | 60/100-12 36J TTOwner's manual p. 127 |
| Rear tirePrinted differently | 90/100-14 49MOwner's manual p. 15 | 2.75-10 38J TTOwner's manual p. 127 |
| Fork travelPrinted differently | 275 mm (10.8 in)Owner's manual p. 1-3 | 165 mm (6.5 in)Owner's manual p. 126 |
| Shock travelPrinted differently | 275 mm (10.8 in)Owner's manual p. 1-4 | 190.5 mm (7.5 in)Owner's manual p. 126 |
| Premix ratioPrinted differently | 32:1Owner's manual p. 1-2 | 60:1Owner's manual p. 127 |
| Coolant capacityPrinted differently | 570 ml (19.3 fl oz)Owner's manual p. 43 | 700 ml (23.7 fl oz)Owner's manual p. 123 |
| Seat heightPrinted differently | 831 mm (32.7 in)Manufacturer spec sheet (research) | 653 mm (25.7 in)Manufacturer spec sheet (research) |
| WeightPrinted differently | 76.4 kg (168 lb)Owner's manual p. 1-2 | 43.5 kg (96 lb)Owner's manual p. 127 |
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 KX85: Front tires 70/100-17 · Rear tires 90/100-14. KTM 50 SX: 415 chains · Front tires 60/100-12 · Rear tires 2.75-10. These are affiliate links: we may earn a commission, at no cost to you, and it never changes the specs. Affiliate disclosure.