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2027Kawasaki KX 65

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The 2027 Kawasaki KX 65 is a liquid-cooled two-stroke motocross bike designed for young riders transitioning to competitive racing. Known for its lightweight agility and responsive power delivery, it excels in youth motocross competitions with its proven 64cc engine and reliable six-speed transmission.

Capacity
64.0 ccm
Engine
Single, two-stroke
Gearbox
6-speed
Dry weight
57.0 kg
Seat height
759 mm
Power
Not on record
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How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested
Speed 25Agility 92Comfort 20Off-road 95Touring 5Road manners 5
Off-road & trail95%
Cornering90%
City riding5%
Daily riding5%
Touring5%
Two-up0%
Track85%
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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At 759mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2027 Kawasaki KX 65, with a cramped knee angle of around 65 degrees and an upright riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine
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
759 mm
Overall height
955 mm
Seat height
759 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
211 mm
Rear wheel travel
239 mm
Rake (fork angle)
27.0°
Trail
61 mm
Brakes & wheels
Front brakes
Single disc. Single disc with single-piston caliper
Front brakes diameter
180 mm
Rear brakes
Single disc. Single disc with single-piston caliper
Rear brakes diameter
180 mm
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 20022010201420192027
Capacity 64 cc 65 cc 65 cc 65 cc 64 cc
Dry weight 57 kg 57 kg 57 kg 57 kg 57 kg
Seat height 759 mm 759 mm 759 mm 759 mm 759 mm
Fuel capacity 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 KX 65?

The 2027 Kawasaki KX 65 has a Capacity of 64.0 ccm (3.91 cubic inches).

How many gears does the Kawasaki KX 65 have?

The 2027 Kawasaki KX 65 has a Gearbox of 6-speed.

How much does the Kawasaki KX 65 weigh?

The 2027 Kawasaki KX 65 has a Dry weight of 57.0 kg (125.7 pounds).

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