Kawasaki KX-65: history, specs, pictures
| Kawasaki KX-65 | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Production | 2017 |
| Class | Minibike / 50cc |
| Engine | Two-stroke, 1-cylinder, piston reed valve, water-cooled |
| Bore / Stroke | 45.7mm x 45.7mm |
| Compression ratio | 8.4:1 |
| Horsepower | 17.03 HP (12.7 KW) @ 12500RPM |
| Torque | 6.64 ft/lbs (9.0 Nm) @ 11000RPM |
| Fuel System | Carburetor Mikuni VM24SS |
| Transmission | Gear box: 6-Speed manual Final Drive: Chain |
| Suspension | Front: 33mm leading axle conventional fork with four-way rebound damping / 8.3 in. Rear: Uni-Trak single shock system with four-way rebound damping and fully adjustable spring preload / 9.4 in. |
| Brakes | Front: Single disc hydraulic Rear: Single disc |
| Front Tire | 60/100-14 |
| Rear Tire | 80/100-12 |
| Wheelbase | 44.09 inches (1120 mm) |
| Length | 62.6 inches (1590 mm) |
| Width | 29.88 inches (759 mm) |
| Seat Height | 29.88 inches (759 mm) |
| Weight | 60.0 kg (wet) |
| Recommended Oil | K-tech 10W-40 |
| Fuel Capacity | 0.26 Gallon (1.00 Liters) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Kawasaki KX-65 was a Two-stroke, 1-cylinder, piston reed valve, water-cooled Minibike / 50cc motorcycle produced by Kawasaki in 2017. Max torque was 6.64 ft/lbs (9.0 Nm) @ 11000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 17.03 HP (12.7 KW) @ 12500 RPM.
Engine
A 45.7mm bore x 45.7mm stroke result in a displacement of just 64.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive
The bike has a 6-Speed manual transmission.
Chassis
It came with a 60/100-14 front tire and a 80/100-12 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single disc hydraulic in the front and a Single disc in the rear. The front suspension was a 33mm leading axle conventional fork with four-way rebound damping / 8.3 in. while the rear was equipped with a Uni-Trak single shock system with four-way rebound damping and fully adjustable spring preload / 9.4 in.. The KX-65 was fitted with a 0.26 Gallon (1.00 Liters) fuel tank. The wheelbase was 44.09 inches (1120 mm) long.
2017 Kawasaki KX-65
The 2016 Kawasaki it is a Minibike, manufactured by Kawasaki. This model comes equipped with a 64cc engine, which is quite small for a 2-stroke motor. Its seat measures 29.9 inches off the ground, a height that's only slightly shorter than the norm and will accommodate riders of many sizes. The 1 gallon fuel tank is an average size in this class, allowing the KX 65 to last as long as its closest competition.