KX 65

2002 Kawasaki KX 65 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Kawasaki for the cross - motocross motorcycle segment, the 2002 Kawasaki KX 65 utilizes a 64 cc (3.9 cu in) single cylinder, two-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 16.7 HP (12.2 kW), transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 260.9 HP per liter, the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.

On the scales, the KX 65 measures 57 kg (126 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.29 HP/kg (3.41 kg per horsepower).

Within MotoLibrary's Kawasaki archive, this model family spans 16 indexed model years from 2002 to 2025, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.