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2027KTM 85 SX 17-14

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The 2027 KTM 85 SX 17/14 is a youth motocross bike displacing 84.9cc, weighing 68kg without fuel with a 845mm seat height built for young riders progressing through KTM's youth MX ladder. WP suspension provides 278mm front and 289mm rear travel. As with KTM's other closed-course competition models, official power/torque figures are not published.

Capacity
84.9 ccm
Engine
Single, two-stroke
Gearbox
Not on record
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Dry weight
68.0 kg
Seat height
845 mm
Power
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What’s new for the 2027 KTM 85 SX 17-14

vs the 2026
Spec20262027
Fuel capacity 5.20 litres (1.37 US gallons) 5.40 litres (1.43 US gallons)
Gearbox 6-speed not listed
Front suspension XACT 43 WP Upside-Down fork, Ø 43 mm not listed
Rear suspension XACT WP PDS mono shock not listed
Front brakes Single disc not listed
Rear brakes Single disc not listed
Wheelbase 1282 mm (50.5 inches) not listed
Compression 12.5:1 not listed
Other years 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested
Speed 30Agility 85Comfort 20Off-road 90Touring 5Road manners 5
Off-road & trail90%
Cornering50%
City riding5%
Daily riding5%
Touring5%
Two-up5%
Track60%
Best for
Youth motocross racing and skills development
Built for
Entry-to-intermediate youth motocross machine
Not ideal for
Adult riders or road use

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 845mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with balls of both feet on the 2027 KTM 85 SX 17-14, with a moderate knee angle of around 90 degrees and a slightly forward 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
84.9 ccm
Engine type
Single, two-stroke
Cooling system
Liquid
Transmission
Transmission type
Manual
Final drive
Chain
Dimensions & weight
Seat height
845 mm
Dry weight
68.0 kg
Fuel capacity
5.40 litres
Ground clearance
308 mm
Chassis & suspension
Front wheel travel
278 mm
Rear wheel travel
289 mm
Other
Comments
Youth motocross model. Closed-course competition model - KTM does not publish official hp/torque.

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 20052011201620222027
Capacity 85 cc 85 cc 85 cc 85 cc 85 cc
Dry weight 68 kg 66 kg 68 kg 67 kg 68 kg
Seat height 900 mm 845 mm 855 mm 865 mm 845 mm
Fuel capacity 5 L 5 L 5 L 5.2 L 5.4 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 KTM 85 SX 17-14?

The 2027 KTM 85 SX 17-14 has a Capacity of 84.9 ccm (5.18 cubic inches).

How much does the KTM 85 SX 17-14 weigh?

The 2027 KTM 85 SX 17-14 has a Dry weight of 68.0 kg (149.9 pounds).

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