Motocross Bikes
2016Kawasaki KX100
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The 2016 Kawasaki KX 100 is a lightweight two-stroke dirt bike engineered for young and intermediate riders transitioning through competitive motocross. Known for its responsive handling, compact dimensions, and aggressive styling in signature Lime Green, it delivers agile performance with a single-shock rear suspension designed for precise track control. Weighing just 156.5 pounds with a low 34.3-inch seat height, it excels as a race-focused machine for developing riders seeking championship-level capability.
- Capacity
- 100.0 ccm
- Engine
- Single, two-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Dry weight
- 68.0 kg
- Seat height
- 871 mm
- Power
- Not on record
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What’s new for the 2016 Kawasaki KX100
vs the 2015| Spec | 2015 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|
| Front suspension | 36mm inverted telescopic cartridge fork with 18-way compression damping / 10.8 in. | 36mm inverted telescopic cartridge fork with 18-way compression damping |
| Rear suspension | UNI-TRAK® single shock system with 4-way compression and 18-way rebound damping plus adjustable spring preload / 10.8 in. | Uni-Trak single shock system with 4-way compression and 18-way rebound damping plus adjustable spring preload |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Two-piston calipers | Single disc |
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How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built purely for closed-course motocross and off-road competition, not for street or general recreational riding.
- Built for
- A high-revving two-stroke minicycle that rewards aggressive, active riding with sharp, flickable handling on the track.
- Not ideal for
- Not suitable for taller or heavier adults, commuting, road use, or anyone seeking comfort and long-distance capability.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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- Capacity
- 100.0 ccm
- Engine type
- Single, two-stroke
- Bore x stroke
- 52.5 x 45.8 mm
- Compression
- 9.6:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Starting
- Kick
- Ignition
- CDI w/digital advance
- Lubrication system
- Premix
- Power
- Not on record - add it
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
- Clutch
- Wet multi-plate
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1290 mm
- Overall length
- 1910 mm
- Overall width
- 765 mm
- Overall height
- 1151 mm
- Seat height
- 871 mm
- Dry weight
- 68.0 kg
- Wet weight
- 71.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 5.70 litres
- Ground clearance
- 381 mm
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- High-tensile steel perimeter design with subframe member
- Front suspension
- 36mm inverted telescopic cartridge fork with 18-way compression damping
- Rear suspension
- Uni-Trak single shock system with 4-way compression and 18-way rebound damping plus adjustable spring preload
- Front wheel travel
- 274 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 274 mm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 29.0°
- Trail
- 109 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc
- Front brakes diameter
- 220 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc
- Rear brakes diameter
- 240 mm
- Front tyre
- 70/100-19
- Rear tyre
- 90/100-16
Other
- Color options
- Lime Green
Specs last verified against published sources: .
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 2005 | 2009 | 2014 | 2016 | 2018 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 99 cc | 99 cc | 99 cc | 100 cc | 100 cc | 99 cc |
| Dry weight | 68 kg | 68 kg | 68 kg | 68 kg | 68 kg | 68 kg |
| Seat height | 871 mm | 871 mm | 871 mm | 871 mm | 871 mm | 871 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 5.7 L | 5.7 L | 5.7 L | 5.7 L | 5.7 L | 5 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Kawasaki KX100?
The 2016 Kawasaki KX100 has a Capacity of 100.0 ccm (6.10 cubic inches).
How many gears does the Kawasaki KX100 have?
The 2016 Kawasaki KX100 has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
How much does the Kawasaki KX100 weigh?
The 2016 Kawasaki KX100 has a Dry weight of 68.0 kg (149.9 pounds).
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