Kawasaki · 2026

KX65

65cc 2-stroke

Engine & specifications

Displacement
64cc
Bore × stroke
44.5 × 41.6 mm
Cooling
Liquid-cooled
Induction
24mm Mikuni carburetor
Power valve
Not yet documented
Starter
Not yet documented
MSRP (new)
Not yet documented

Transmission

Gears
6-speed
Clutch
Not yet documented
Final drive
Chain

Suspension

Front
33mm leading axle telescopic fork with 4-way rebound damping
Front travel
8.3 in
Rear
Uni-Trak single shock system with stepless 3-turns rebound damping and fully adjustable spring preload
Rear travel
9.4 in

Brakes

Front
180mm
Rear
180mm
Type
Not yet documented

Wheels & tires

Front rim
14"
Rear rim
12"
Front tire
60/100-14
Rear tire
80/100-12

Dimensions & fuel

Seat height
29.9 in
Wheelbase
44.1 in
Ground clearance
12 in
Weight
132.2 lb
Fuel
1 gal
Premix ratio
Not yet documented

Fluids

Not yet documented from the service manual for this year.

Fluid types and capacities vary by year and model — we publish them only from the service/owner's manual. Always confirm against your manual before service.

Torque & spec reference

Not yet documented from the service manual for this year.

Torque values can strip threads or fail a component if wrong — we list them only as published in the service manual for this exact year-model. When in doubt, use your manual and a calibrated torque wrench.

Known issues

No verified year-specific issues documented yet.

Common upgrades

Not yet documented.

Parts compatibility

Not yet documented.

Manual links

We haven’t linked a verified manual for this year yet. Always service to your model-year owner’s/service manual.

Owner tips

Not yet documented.

Maintenance checklist

Air filter — clean or replaceevery ride

Do this basically every ride. A clogged filter chokes power; a torn one lets grit into the engine.

Transmission oil~every 10h

A two-stroke’s gearbox runs on its own oil — clean trans oil keeps shifting and the clutch crisp.

Top-end / piston check~every 30h

The piston and rings wear out. Replacing on time prevents a far more expensive bottom-end failure. (2-strokes need it much sooner than 4-strokes — check your manual.)

Chain & sprockets~every 40h

A worn chain and sprockets rob power and can snap. Replace as a set.

Coolant~every 50h

Fresh coolant stops overheating and corrosion. Roughly once a season for most riders.

Grease linkage & bearings~every 20h

Re-greasing the suspension linkage and wheel bearings keeps the bike handling right and saves bearings.

Guideline intervals only — they vary by year and how hard the bike is ridden. Always confirm exact figures in your owner's manual.

Aftermarket parts

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Used buying guide

Not yet documented.

Sources

Blank fields are values we haven’t verified for this exact year-model yet — we leave them blank rather than guess. Torque and fluid specs are published only from the service manual. Always follow your owner’s manual for service.