Engine & specifications
- Displacement
- Not yet documented
- Bore × stroke
- Not yet documented
- Cooling
- Not yet documented
- Induction
- Single carburetor
- Power valve
- Not yet documented
- Starter
- Electric starter
- MSRP (new)
- $3,499
Transmission
- Gears
- 5-speed
- Clutch
- Not yet documented
- Final drive
- Chain
Suspension
- Front
- 41mm inverted telescopic fork with hydraulic damping
- Front travel
- 200 in
- Rear
- Single-sided swingarm with dual A-arms and rear shock absorber
- Rear travel
- 150 in
Brakes
- Front
- 300mm
- Rear
- 245mm
- Type
- Not yet documented
Wheels & tires
- Front rim
- Not yet documented
- Rear rim
- Not yet documented
- Front tire
- 17 x 1.80-18
- Rear tire
- 17 x 1.80-18
Dimensions & fuel
- Seat height
- 34.5 in
- Wheelbase
- 69.2 in
- Ground clearance
- Not yet documented
- Weight
- 180 lb (Dry weight)
- Fuel
- 1.7 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
Do this basically every ride. A clogged filter chokes power; a torn one lets grit into the engine.
A two-stroke’s gearbox runs on its own oil — clean trans oil keeps shifting and the clutch crisp.
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.)
A worn chain and sprockets rob power and can snap. Replace as a set.
Fresh coolant stops overheating and corrosion. Roughly once a season for most riders.
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
- Kawasaki 2022 KX85 specs — verified 2026-06-20
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.