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2009 Kawasaki KX™ 85

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2009 Kawasaki KX™ 85

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2009 Kawasaki KX™ 85 Specifications

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Identification
Model Type  Off-Road
BASE MSRP(US)  $3,299.00
Dealers Kawasaki Dealers
Warranty  0
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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)  48.5 / 1.91
Stroke (mm/in)  45.8 / 1.8
Displacement (cc/ci)  84 / 5.1
Compression Ratio (Secondary)  9.2:1
Starter  Kick
Fuel Requirements  Regular
Fuel Type  Gas / Oil Injected
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  Yes
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)  Chain
Gear Ratio (1/2/3/4/5/6)  2.538 / 1.875 / 1.5 / 1.25 / 1.09 / 0.956
Reverse  No
Final Drive Ratio  3.571
Wheels & Tires:  
Wheels Composition  Aluminum
Tube / Tubeless  Tubed
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)  70/100 R17
Rear Tire (Full Spec)  90/100 R14
Brakes:  
Front Brake Type  Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type  Disc
Suspension:  
Front Suspension Type  Inverted Fork
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)  1.4 / 36
Front Travel (in/mm)  10.8 / 274.3
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load  No
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping  Yes
Front Central Suspension Strut  No
Steering Damper  No
Rear Suspension Type  Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Travel (in/mm)  10.8 / 274.3
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load  Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping  Yes
Number Rear Shock Absorbers  1
Rear Suspension Brand Name  UNI-TRAK®
Rear Suspension Material  Aluminum
Air Adjustable  No
Steering:  
Steering Control  Handlebar
Technical Specifications:  
Length (ft)  5.98
Width (in/mm)  28.9 / 734.1
Height (in/mm)  41.5 / 1054.1
Wheelbase (in/mm)  49.4 / 1254.8
Ground Clearance (in/mm)  13.4 / 340.4
Length (ft/ft)  5
Length (ft/in)  11.7
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)  152.1 / 69
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)  1.5 / 5.7
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)  0.55
Seats:  
Seat Type  One-Piece
Adjustable  No
Seat Material  Vinyl
Seat Location  Driver
Folding  No
Seat Height (in/mm)  33.1 / 840.7
Number Of Seats  1
Backrest Logo Plate  No
Exterior:  
Frame  Steel
Body Material  Plastic
Hand Grips  Standard
Foot Peg Location  Driver
Adjustable  No
Drive Shaft Guard  No
Fork Guards  Yes
Saddle Bag Guard  No
Belt 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)  0
Battery Warranty (Months)  0
Identification:  
Generic Type (Primary)  Off-Road
Manufacturer Country  Japan
Parent Company  Kawasaki
Display Name  KX™85
Paint & Finish:  
Metallic  No
Decal Kit  Standard

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Very nice
By Tanner Shuck(Owner), Nov. 30, 2009
I an 14 and love my kx 85. I think kawasaki makes the best products overall. I probably would have gone with the kx 100 so i would fit it better. Read Full Review

 

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