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By model year

Kawasaki KX85
2025 to 2027

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

5 different18 the same0 printed differently1 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 KX85 stock specs by model year, each value with its source, and whether the manual pages agree
SpecManual pages202520262027
Stock front sprocketSame on the manuals14TOwner's manual p. 1614TOwner's manual p. 1414TOwner's manual p. 14
Stock rear sprocketSame on the manuals51TOwner's manual p. 1651TOwner's manual p. 1451TOwner's manual p. 14
Stock final drive ratioSame on the manuals3.643 : 1Owner's manual p. 163.643 : 1Owner's manual p. 143.643 : 1Owner's manual p. 14
Front rimSame on the manuals17 x 1.40Owner's manual p. 1717 x 1.40Owner's manual p. 1-317 x 1.40Owner's manual p. 1-3
Rear rimSame on the manuals14 x 1.60Owner's manual p. 1714 x 1.60Owner's manual p. 1-314 x 1.60Owner's manual p. 1-3
Front tireSame on the manuals70/100-17 40MOwner's manual p. 1770/100-17 40MOwner's manual p. 1570/100-17 40MOwner's manual p. 15
Rear tireSame on the manuals90/100-14 49MOwner's manual p. 1790/100-14 49MOwner's manual p. 1590/100-14 49MOwner's manual p. 15
ForkSame on the manualsTelescopic fork (upside-down)Owner's manual p. 17Telescopic fork (upside-down)Owner's manual p. 1-3Telescopic fork (upside-down)Owner's manual p. 1-3
Fork travelSame on the manuals275 mm (10.8 in)Owner's manual p. 17275 mm (10.8 in)Owner's manual p. 1-3275 mm (10.8 in)Owner's manual p. 1-3
Shock travelSame on the manuals275 mm (10.8 in)Owner's manual p. 17275 mm (10.8 in)Owner's manual p. 1-4275 mm (10.8 in)Owner's manual p. 1-4
Coolant capacitySame on the manuals570 ml (19.3 fl oz)Owner's manual p. 48570 ml (19.3 fl oz)Owner's manual p. 43570 ml (19.3 fl oz)Owner's manual p. 43
Premix ratioSame on the manuals32:1Owner's manual p. 1532:1Owner's manual p. 1-232:1Owner's manual p. 1-2
Fuel capacitySame on the manuals5 L (1.32 gal)Owner's manual p. 135 L (1.32 gal)Owner's manual p. 145 L (1.32 gal)Owner's manual p. 14
Gearbox oilDifferent on the manualsTransmission Oil: Grade API SG, SH, SJ, SL or SM with JASO MA, MA1 or MA2; Viscosity SAE 10W-40; Amount 0.7 L (0.74 US qt)Owner's manual p. 16Transmission Oil: Type API SG, SH, SJ, SL or SM with JASO MA, MA1 or MA2; Viscosity SAE 10W-40; Capacity 0.7 L (0.74 US qt)Owner's manual p. 15Transmission Oil: Type API SG, SH, SJ, SL or SM with JASO MA, MA1 or MA2; Viscosity SAE 10W-40; Capacity 0.7 L (0.74 US qt)Owner's manual p. 15
Fork oilDifferent on the manualsType Kawasaki Fork Oil KHL15-10; Amount 295 – 325 mL (9.97 – 11.0 US oz.)Owner's manual p. 17Type Kawasaki Fork Oil 00M01; Amount 490 – 498 mL (16.6 – 16.8 US oz.)Owner's manual p. 15Type Kawasaki Fork Oil 00M01; Amount 490 – 498 mL (16.6 – 16.8 US oz.)Owner's manual p. 15
Brake fluidDifferent on the manualsFront DOT3 or DOT4; Rear DOT4Owner's manual p. 18DOT4Owner's manual p. 99DOT4Owner's manual p. 99
Coolant typeSame on the manualsPermanent type of antifreeze (soft water and ethylene glycol plus corrosion and rust inhibitor chemicals for aluminum engines and radiators); Soft water 50%, coolant 50%Owner's manual p. 48Permanent type of antifreeze (soft water and ethylene glycol plus corrosion and rust inhibitor chemicals for aluminum engines and radiators); Soft water 50%, coolant 50%Owner's manual p. 43Permanent type of antifreeze (soft water and ethylene glycol plus corrosion and rust inhibitor chemicals for aluminum engines and radiators); Soft water 50%, coolant 50%Owner's manual p. 43
Fuel octaneSame on the manualsAntiknock Index 90Owner's manual p. 27Antiknock Index 90Owner's manual p. 24Antiknock Index 90Owner's manual p. 24
Tire pressure (off-road)Same on the manuals100 – 125 kPa (1.02 – 1.27 kgf/cm², 14.5 – 18.1 psi) front and rear, when coldOwner's manual p. 137100 – 125 kPa (1.02 – 1.27 kgf/cm², 14.5 – 18.1 psi) front and rear, when coldOwner's manual p. 126100 – 125 kPa (1.02 – 1.27 kgf/cm², 14.5 – 18.1 psi) front and rear, when coldOwner's manual p. 126
Chain slackSame on the manuals54 – 64 mm (2.1 – 2.5 in.)Owner's manual p. 9854 – 64 mm (2.1 – 2.5 in.)Owner's manual p. 8954 – 64 mm (2.1 – 2.5 in.)Owner's manual p. 89
Spark plug and gapSame on the manualsNGK R6252K-105Owner's manual p. 15NGK R6252K-105Owner's manual p. 14NGK R6252K-105Owner's manual p. 14
Seat heightNot comparedSpec sheet only Not yet verified831 mm (32.7 in)Manufacturer spec sheet (research)831 mm (32.7 in)Manufacturer spec sheet (research)
WheelbaseDifferent on the manuals1260 mm (49.6 in)Owner's manual p. 131265 mm (49.8 in)Owner's manual p. 1-21265 mm (49.8 in)Owner's manual p. 1-2
Weight (curb Mass)Different on the manuals74.6 kg (164 lb)Owner's manual p. 1376.4 kg (168 lb)Owner's manual p. 1-276.4 kg (168 lb)Owner's manual p. 1-2
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