KX 85

2004 Kawasaki KX 85 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Kawasaki's enduro - offroad motorcycle platform, the 2004 Kawasaki KX 85 relies on a 84 cc (5.1 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, two-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 28.5 HP (20.8 kW) while maximum torque reaches 17.2 Nm (12.7 lb-ft), transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 339.3 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 85 measures 65 kg (143 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.44 HP/kg (2.28 kg per horsepower).

Within MotoLibrary's Kawasaki archive, this model family spans 10 indexed model years from 2002 to 2016, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.