The 2006 Polini XP 65 R is a lightweight minibike designed for young riders and beginners seeking entry-level off-road experience. Its 65cc liquid-cooled engine and six-speed transmission deliver manageable power with responsive handling, while the compact 56.5kg frame makes it ideal for learning fundamental dirt biking skills on cross terrain.
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested
Off-road & trail90%
Cornering85%
City riding10%
Daily riding10%
Touring5%
Two-up0%
Track80%
Best for
It's a dedicated pit-bike/minicross racer designed for motocross tracks and dirt practice, not general transportation.
Built for
A high-revving liquid-cooled two-stroke with a full 6-speed gearbox, it rewards aggressive gear-shifting and hard cornering with go-kart-like agility on dirt.
Not ideal for
It is not suitable for adult riders, road use, passengers, or anyone wanting comfort or long-distance capability.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Full specifications
Engine
Capacity
64.9 ccm
Engine type
Single, two-stroke
Bore x stroke
45.0 x 40.8 mm
Compression
14.2:1
Cooling system
Liquid
Fuel system
Carburettor
Starting
Kick
Lubrication system
2% oil mixture
Transmission
Gearbox
6-speed
Transmission type
Manual
Final drive
Chain
Dimensions & weight
Wheelbase
1145 mm
Seat height
790 mm
Dry weight
56.5 kg
Fuel capacity
3.00 litres
Chassis & suspension
Frame
Steel
Brakes & wheels
Front brakes
Expanding brake (drum brake)
Front brakes diameter
180 mm
Rear brakes
Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakes diameter
140 mm
Front tyre
60/100-14
Rear tyre
80/100-12
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
2006
2007
Capacity
65 cc
65 cc
Dry weight
57 kg
57 kg
Seat height
790 mm
780 mm
Fuel capacity
3 L
3 L
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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