2026 Kawasaki KX65 vs 2026 Yamaha YZ65
Side-by-side specs. Differences are highlighted. Blank = not yet verified for that year-model (we don’t guess).
Kawasaki
Yamaha| Spec | 2026 Kawasaki KX65 | 2026 Yamaha YZ65 |
|---|---|---|
| Class | 65cc 2-stroke | 65cc 2-stroke |
| Displacement | 64cc | 65cc |
| Bore × stroke | 44.5 × 41.6 mm | 43.5 × 43.6 mm |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Induction | 24mm Mikuni carburetor | reed-valve inducted |
| Power valve | — | — |
| Starter | — | — |
| Transmission | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Front suspension | 33mm leading axle telescopic fork with 4-way rebound damping | KYB inverted fork; fully adjustable |
| Front travel | 8.3 in | 8.5 in |
| Rear travel | 9.4 in | 10.6 in |
| Front brake | 180mm | 198mm |
| Rear brake | 180mm | 190mm |
| Front wheel | 14" | 14" |
| Rear wheel | 12" | 12" |
| Seat height | 29.9 in | 29.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 44.1 in | 44.9 in |
| Weight | 132.2 lb | 134 lb (Wet weight) |
| Fuel capacity | 1 gal | 0.9 gal |
| MSRP | — | — |
Highlighted (blue) rows differ between the two. Verified manufacturer data; see each bike’s page for sources. Torque/fluid specs are on the individual pages (service-manual only).