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By model year

Kawasaki KX65
2024 to 2026

3 model-year records side by side. A row is compared only where manual pages print the value; spec-sheet figures are shown but not judged.

On the manual pages

1 different22 the same0 printed differently3 not compared

Different on the manual pages

"Not compared" means fewer than two records have the value from a manual page; it says nothing about whether the bike changed. "Printed differently" marks descriptions (the fork, the oil, pressures with printed conversions) that the manuals word differently; read both before assuming a change.

Kawasaki KX65 stock specs by model year, each value with its source, and whether the manual pages agree
SpecManual pages202420252026
Stock front sprocketSame on the manuals13TOwner's manual p. 1213TOwner's manual p. 13 Not yet verified
Stock rear sprocketSame on the manuals47TOwner's manual p. 1247TOwner's manual p. 13 Not yet verified
Chain pitchNot comparedBlank in a record420Owner's manual p. 80 Not yet verified Not yet verified
Stock chain linksNot comparedBlank in a record110Owner's manual p. 80 Not yet verified Not yet verified
Front rimSame on the manuals14 x 1.40Owner's manual p. 1314 x 1.40Owner's manual p. 14 Not yet verified
Rear rimSame on the manuals12 x 1.60Owner's manual p. 1312 x 1.60Owner's manual p. 14 Not yet verified
Front tireSame on the manuals60/100-14 30MOwner's manual p. 1360/100-14 30MOwner's manual p. 1460/100-14Manufacturer spec sheet (research)
Rear tireSame on the manuals80/100-12 41MOwner's manual p. 1380/100-12 41MOwner's manual p. 1480/100-12Manufacturer spec sheet (research)
ForkSame on the manualsTelescopic forkOwner's manual p. 13Telescopic forkOwner's manual p. 1433mm leading axle telescopic forkManufacturer spec sheet (research)
Fork travelSame on the manuals210 mm (8.3 in)Owner's manual p. 13210 mm (8.3 in)Owner's manual p. 14211 mm (8.3 in)Manufacturer spec sheet (research)
Shock travelSame on the manuals240 mm (9.4 in)Owner's manual p. 13240 mm (9.4 in)Owner's manual p. 14239 mm (9.4 in)Manufacturer spec sheet (research)
Coolant capacitySame on the manuals400 ml (13.5 fl oz)Owner's manual p. 41400 ml (13.5 fl oz)Owner's manual p. 41 Not yet verified
Premix ratioSame on the manuals32:1Owner's manual p. 1232:1Owner's manual p. 12 Not yet verified
Fuel capacitySame on the manuals3.8 L (1.00 gal)Owner's manual p. 113.8 L (1.00 gal)Owner's manual p. 123.8 L (1.00 gal)Manufacturer spec sheet (research)
Gearbox oilSame on the manualsTransmission Oil: Capacity 0.5 L (0.53 US qt); Type API SG, SH, SJ, SL or SM with JASO MA, MA1 or MA2; SAE 10W-40Owner's manual p. 13Transmission Oil: Capacity 0.5 L (0.53 US qt); Type API SG, SH, SJ, SL or SM with JASO MA, MA1 or MA2; SAE 10W-40Owner's manual p. 13 Not yet verified
Fork oilDifferent on the manualsType Kawasaki Fork Oil SS8; Amount (per fork leg) 249.5 – 254.5 mL (8.44 – 8.60 US oz); Level 132 mm (5.2 in.) (fork compressed, spring removed)Owner's manual p. 13Type Kawasaki Fork Oil SS8; Amount (per fork leg) 249.5 – 254.5 mL (8.44 – 8.60 US oz); Level (fork compressed, spring removed) 132 mm (5.2 in.)Owner's manual p. 14 Not yet verified
Brake fluidSame on the manualsFront brake fluid : DOT 3 or DOT 4; Rear brake fluid : DOT 4Owner's manual p. 85Front brake fluid : DOT 3 or DOT 4; Rear brake fluid : DOT 4Owner's manual p. 84 Not yet verified
Coolant typeSame on the manualsPermanent type of antifreeze (ethylene glycol base plus corrosion and rust inhibitors for aluminum engines and radiators); Water and Antifreeze Mixing Ratio 1 : 1 (water : antifreeze)Owner's manual p. 41Permanent type of antifreeze (ethylene glycol base plus corrosion and rust inhibitors for aluminum engines and radiators); Water and Antifreeze Mixing Ratio 1 : 1 (water : antifreeze)Owner's manual p. 41 Not yet verified
Fuel octaneSame on the manualsAntiknock Index 90Owner's manual p. 22Antiknock Index 90Owner's manual p. 22 Not yet verified
Seat heightNot comparedBlank in a record Not yet verified Not yet verified759 mm (29.9 in)Manufacturer spec sheet (research)
WheelbaseSame on the manuals1120 mm (44.1 in)Owner's manual p. 111120 mm (44.1 in)Owner's manual p. 121120 mm (44.1 in)Manufacturer spec sheet (research)
WeightSame on the manuals60 kg (132 lb)Owner's manual p. 1160 kg (132 lb)Owner's manual p. 1260 kg (132 lb)Manufacturer spec sheet (research)
Stock final drive ratioSame on the manuals3.615 : 1Owner's manual p. 123.615 : 1Owner's manual p. 13 Not yet verified
Tire pressure (off-road)Same on the manuals80 kPa (0.8 kgf/cm², 11 psi) – 100 kPa (1.0 kgf/cm², 14 psi)Owner's manual p. 9880 kPa (0.8 kgf/cm², 11 psi) – 100 kPa (1.0 kgf/cm², 14 psi)Owner's manual p. 97 Not yet verified
Chain slackSame on the manuals45 – 55 mm (1.8 – 2.2 in.)Owner's manual p. 7745 – 55 mm (1.8 – 2.2 in.)Owner's manual p. 76 Not yet verified
Spark plug and gapSame on the manualsNGK BR10EGOwner's manual p. 12NGK BR10EGOwner's manual p. 13 Not yet verified
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