Positioned in KTM's minibike, cross motorcycle lineup, the 2008 KTM 85 SX 17-14 relies on a 84.9 cc (5.2 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, two-stroke powerplant. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 47.0 x 49.0 mm (1.9 x 1.9 inches) with a 12.5:1 compression ratio.
On the scales, the 85 SX 17-14 measures 66 kg (146 lbs) dry. Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 845 mm (33.3 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,290 mm (50.8 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 5-liter (1.3 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's KTM archive, this model family spans 17 indexed model years from 2007 to 2025, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
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Seat Height
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
Transmission and final drive affect maintenance, smoothness and everyday usability.
