Motocross Bikes
2025Kawasaki KX65
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The 2025 Kawasaki KX 65 is a competitive youth motocross machine designed for young riders progressing in off-road racing. Powered by a lightweight 64cc two-stroke engine with liquid cooling and six-speed transmission, it delivers responsive performance and agility on track. Known for its reliability and proven platform, the KX 65 remains a popular choice for junior motocross competitors.
- Capacity
- 64.0 ccm
- Engine
- Single, two-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Dry weight
- 57.0 kg
- Seat height
- 760 mm
- Power
- Not on record
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What’s new for the 2025 Kawasaki KX65
vs the 2024| Spec | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine capacity | 64.7 ccm (3.95 cubic inches) | 64.0 ccm (3.91 cubic inches) |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Hydraulic. | Single disc. Single disc with single-piston caliper |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc. Single disc with single-piston caliper |
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How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- It exists purely for motocross and off-road track competition, designed to teach throttle control, cornering technique and race lines on a scaled-down but genuine race platform.
- Built for
- The two-stroke engine and lightweight steel chassis give it a snappy, revvy, highly flickable character that rewards aggressive, active riding over smooth cruising.
- Not ideal for
- It is not suitable for adult riders, road use, commuting, touring or carrying a passenger, as it lacks the size, power, lighting and comfort for anything beyond junior off-road racing.
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
- 64.0 ccm
- Engine type
- Single, two-stroke
- Bore x stroke
- 44.5 x 41.6 mm
- Compression
- 8.4:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Starting
- Kick
- Ignition
- CDI w/digital advance
- Lubrication system
- Petrol mix
- Power
- Not on record - add it
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
- Clutch
- Wet multi-disc
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1120 mm
- Overall length
- 1590 mm
- Overall width
- 760 mm
- Overall height
- 955 mm
- Seat height
- 760 mm
- Dry weight
- 57.0 kg
- Wet weight
- 60.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 3.80 litres
- Ground clearance
- 305 mm
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- High-tensile steel semi-double cradle
- Front suspension
- 33 mm telescopic fork with 4-way rebound damping
- Rear suspension
- Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock, adjustable preload and stepless rebound damping
- Front wheel travel
- 210 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 240 mm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 27.0°
- Trail
- 60 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc. Single disc with single-piston caliper
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. Single disc with single-piston caliper
- Front tyre
- 60/100-14
- Rear tyre
- 80/100-12
Other
- Color options
- Lime Green
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 | 2002 | 2008 | 2015 | 2021 | 2025 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 64 cc | 65 cc | 64 cc | 65 cc | 64 cc | 64 cc |
| Dry weight | 57 kg | 57 kg | 57 kg | 57 kg | 57 kg | 57 kg |
| Seat height | 759 mm | 759 mm | 759 mm | 759 mm | 760 mm | 759 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 3.8 L | 3.8 L | 3.8 L | 3.8 L | 3.8 L | 3.8 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 KX65?
The 2025 Kawasaki KX65 has a Capacity of 64.0 ccm (3.91 cubic inches).
How many gears does the Kawasaki KX65 have?
The 2025 Kawasaki KX65 has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
How much does the Kawasaki KX65 weigh?
The 2025 Kawasaki KX65 has a Dry weight of 57.0 kg (125.7 pounds).
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