For the growing, young rider ready to step it up to the next level or slightly older beginners looking to start racing, the Kawasaki KX™85 is a youth racer’s dream. Powered by a liquid-cooled, two-stroke, single-cylinder 84cc engine that generates race-winning power, the KX85 is packed with high-tech features such as an electrofusion-coated cylinder with a narrow squish band and large-volume combustion chamber to boost top-end power.
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For the growing, young rider ready to step it up to the next level or slightly older beginners looking to start racing, the Kawasaki KX™85 is a youth racer’s dream. Powered by a liquid-cooled, two-stroke, single-cylinder 84cc engine that generates race-winning power, the KX85 is packed with high-tech features such as an electrofusion-coated cylinder with a narrow squish band and large-volume combustion chamber to boost top-end power.
Its 28mm Keihin carburetor features a crescent-shaped slide, which permits positioning the needle closer to the intake ports, optimum fuel atomization and smoother fuel delivery throughout the powerband. Further enhancing the KX85’s tractable power delivery are the Kawasaki Integrated Power-valve System (KIPS®) and tuned exhaust pipe that provides better drive out of the corners and a linear power delivery for young riders of varying skill levels.
The KX85’s six-speed transmission delivers smooth and positive shifting along with enhanced durability thanks to hard chrome-finished shift fork ends, a thick base on the clutch basket housing and an additional bushing on the input shaft.
A high-tensile steel perimeter frame, with a specially designed gas tank that sits inside the frame, keeps the fuel load and center of gravity low for improved handling – yet another beneficial feature borrowed from KX85’s larger siblings.
Long-travel suspension at both ends helps to smooth out the roughest course for riders of every size and skill level. The 36mm inverted cartridge fork features 18-way compression damping adjustability, while out back, spring preload, compression and rebound damping are all adjustable on the proven UNI-TRAK® rear suspension system.
The KX85 sports a black frame that is wrapped in lime green body panels, black shrouds, new lightweight black aluminum wheels, and aggressive graphics. The end result is a factory-look racer with factory-like performance.
Those who race their KX85 at designated events are eligible to receive support from Team Green™, Kawasaki’s amateur racing support program. Each year, Team Green provides regional support vehicles and highly trained technicians at more than 100 events throughout the United States, offering technical information and assistance to those who race Kawasaki products. Kawasaki also offers a comprehensive contingency program for amateur and professional riders who place well at designated events.
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