Kawasaki has turned its attention to the KX85 and KX100 models for 2014, with a host of revisions and updates to give the mini warriors a more modern look and better performance. Both small-bore 2-strokes have been a stepping stone for some of the greatest motocross racers of all time such as Ricky Carmichael and Ryan Villopoto, and with the changes for 2014, Kawasaki is intent on providing championship winning machines for the up-and-comers.
2014 KX 65
Engine – Two-stroke single
Displacement – 64.7cc
Bore x Stroke – 44.5 x 41.6mm
Cooling System – Liquid
Carburetion – Mikuni VM24SS
Induction – Four-petal reed valve
Compression ratio – 8.4:1
Ignition – Digital CDI
Transmission – Six-speed
Final drive – Chain
Frame Type – Semi-double-cradle, high-tensile steel
Rake/Trail – 27 degrees / 2.4 in.
Front suspension / wheel travel – 33mm leading axle conventional fork with four-way rebound damping / 8.3 in.
Rear suspension / wheel travel – Uni-Trak® single shock system with four-way rebound damping and fully adjustable spring preload / 9.4 in.
Front Tire Size – 60/100×14
Rear Tire Size – 80/100×12
Front brakes / rear brakes – Hydraulic disc / Disc
Overall length – 62.6 in.
Overall width – 29.9 in.
Overall height – 37.6 in.
Ground clearance – 12.0 in.
Seat height – 29.9 in.
Curb weight – 132.2 lbs.
Fuel capacity – 1.0 gal.
Wheelbase – 44.1 in.
Color Choices – Lime Green
2014 KX 85
Engine – Two-stroke single with KIPS®
Displacement – 85cc
Bore x Stroke – 48.5 x 45.8mm
Cooling System – Liquid
Carburetion – Keihin PWK38
Induction – Crankcase reed valve
Compression ratio – 10.9:1 (low speed) – 9.0:1 (high speed)
Ignition – Digital CDI
Transmission – Six-speed
Final drive – Chain
Frame Type – High-tensile steel perimeter design with subframe member
Rake/Trail – 29 degrees / 3.8 in.
Front suspension / wheel travel – 36mm inverted telescopic cartridge fork with 20-way compression damping / 10.8 in.
Rear suspension / wheel travel – UNI-TRAK® single-shock system with 24-way compression and 21-way rebound damping, plus adjustable spring preload / 10.8 in.
Front Tire Size – 70/100×17
Rear Tire Size – 90/100×14
Front brakes / rear brakes – Hydraulic disc / Disc
Overall length – 72.0 in.
Overall width – 30.1 in.
Overall height – 43.3 in.
Ground clearance – 11.4 in.
Seat height – 32.7 in.
Curb weight – 165.3 lbs.
Fuel capacity – 1.32 gal.
Wheelbase – 49.8 in.
Color Choices – Lime Green
2014 KX 100
Engine – Two-stroke single with KIPS®
Displacement – 99cc
Bore x Stroke – 52.5 x 45.8mm
Cooling System – Liquid
Carburetion – Keihin PWK38
Induction – Two-petal reed valve
Compression ratio – 10.2:1 (low speed) – 8.7:1 (high speed)
Ignition – Digital CDI
Transmission – Six-speed
Final drive – Chain
Frame Type – High-tensile steel perimeter design with subframe member
Rake/Trail – 29 degrees / 4.3 in.
Front suspension / wheel travel – 36mm inverted telescopic cartridge fork with 20-way compression damping / 10.8 in.
Rear suspension / wheel travel – Uni-Trak® single shock system with 24-way compression and 21-way rebound damping plus adjustable spring preload / 10.8 in.
Front Tire Size – 70/100×19
Rear Tire Size – 90/100×16
Front brakes / rear brakes – Hydraulic disc / Disc
Overall length – 75.6 in.
Overall width – 30.1 in.
Overall height – 43.3 in.
Ground clearance – 13.0 in.
Seat height – 34.3 in.
Curb weight – 169.7 lbs.
Fuel capacity – 1.32 gal.
Wheelbase – 51.6 in.
Color Choices – Lime Green
2014 Kawasaki KX Photo Gallery
