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2008 KTM SX 85

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2008 KTM SX 85

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2008 KTM SX 85 Specifications

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Identification
Model Type  Off-Road
BASE MSRP(US)  $4,298.00
Dealers KTM Dealers
Warranty  1
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Finance
Engine:  
Engine Type  Single-Cylinder
Cylinders  1
Engine Stroke  2-Stroke
Cooling  Liquid
Valve Configuration  Reed Valve
Bore (mm/in)  47 / 1.85
Stroke (mm/in)  49 / 1.93
Displacement (cc/ci)  84.9 / 5.2
Starter  Kick
Fuel Requirements  Regular
Fuel Type  Gas / Oil Premix
Carburetion Brand  Keihin
Fuel Injector  No
Carburetor  Yes
Number Of Carburetors  1
Carburetor Size (mm)  28
Carburetion Type  Carburetor
Transmission:  
Transmission Type  Manual
Number Of Speeds  6
Overdrive  No
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)  Chain
Gear Ratio (1/2/3/4/5/6)  2.64 / 2 / 1.63 / 1.53 / 1.19 / 1.05
Reverse  No
Final Drive Ratio  3.29
Wheels & Tires:  
Wheels Composition  Aluminum
Tube / Tubeless  Tubed
Front Wheel Width (in)  1.6
Rear Wheel Width (in)  1.85
Tire Brand  Bridgestone®
Front Tire Width  70
Front Tire Aspect Ratio  100
Front Wheel Diameter  17
Rear Tire Width  90
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio  100
Rear Wheel Diameter  14
Front Tire (Full Spec)  Bridgestone® 70/100 R17
Rear Tire (Full Spec)  Bridgestone® 90/100 R14
Brakes:  
Front Brake Type  Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)  8.7 / 220
Rear Brake Type  Disc
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)  7.9 / 200
Suspension:  
Front Suspension Type  Inverted Fork
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)  1.7 / 43
Front Travel (in/mm)  10.8 / 275
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load  Yes
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping  Yes
Front Central Suspension Strut  No
Front Suspension Brand Name  WP
Rear Suspension Type  Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Travel (in/mm)  11.8 / 300
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load  Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping  Yes
Number Rear Shock Absorbers  1
Rear Suspension Material  Aluminum
Air Adjustable  No
Steering:  
Steering Control  Handlebar
Technical Specifications:  
Wheelbase (in/mm)  50.8 / 1290
Ground Clearance (in/mm)  15.2 / 385
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)  145.5 / 66
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)  1.3 / 5
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)  0.58
Seats:  
Seat Type  One-Piece
Adjustable  Yes
Seat Material  Vinyl
Seat Location  Driver
Folding  No
Seat Height (in/mm)  35.4 / 900
Number Of Seats  1
Exterior:  
Frame  Chromium Molybdenum
Body Material  Plastic
Hand Grips  Standard
Foot Peg Location  Driver
Drive Shaft Guard  No
Fork Guards  Yes
Saddle Bag Guard  No
Belt Guard  No
Brush Guard  No
Exhaust Guard  Yes
Light Guard  No
Exterior Covers  Standard
Front Fender  Standard
Rear Fender  Standard
Stand Type  Kick
Handlebars  Standard
Pricing:  
Warranty (Months/Condition)  1 / Limited
Identification:  
Generic Type (Primary)  Off-Road
Manufacturer Country  Austria
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age  11
NADATrimID  29014
Display Name  85 SX
Paint & Finish:  
Metallic  No
Decal Kit  Standard

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By Colten T.(Owner), Aug. 29, 2010
This bike is fantastic. No issue's at all, will continue buying the KTM line as this is a proven performer. Fast and durabul, my son has put this bike through the ringer. It continues to run no matter what abuse he puts it through. Highly recommended. Read Full Review

 

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