KX65 $4,990 RRP* $5,240 Take Away* Take Away price includes assembly and delivery. Listed price less for trade-in. When buying outright without a trade-in, contact Kawasaki Newcastle for the best price (conditions apply)

KEY POINTS
􀂄 Features same aggressive styling as the larger KX motocrossers
􀂄 Proven race winner at top level
􀂄 Strong low and mid-range performance with wide powerband
􀂄 Semi-double cradle steel frame for durability
􀂄 Front and rear disc brakes
􀂄 Bottom link Uni-Trak with rear shock damping adjustment
􀂄 Aluminium wheel rims
􀂄 New graphics

2008 KX65 (KX65A8F)

FEATURES AND BENEFITS:
ENGINE
High performance 2-stroke engine
􀂄 Exhaust and transfer ports shaped for top end power.
􀂄 The exhaust is tuned to help boost top-end power.
􀂄 The cylinder is bolted directly to the crankcase and the head to the cylinder for increased durability under race conditions.
􀂄 Electrofusion lined cylinder improves heat transfer, is porous to hold lubrication and is hard to resist wear.
Fuel system
􀂄 24 mm Mikuni carburettor and 4-petal reed valve give excellent throttle response and an even spread of power and torque.
Digital Capacitor Discharge Ignition (CDI)
􀂄 Digital ignition timing is used to give better response across the rev range.
TRANSMISSION
Multi-plate clutch
􀂄 A smooth action and feel result from the specially coated steel multi-plate clutch.
􀂄 The clutch basket and hub are fastened with a circlip instead of a bolt to ease servicing.
6-speed transmission
􀂄 The ends of the shift forks are hard-chrome finished for durability.
􀂄 A short shift lever keeps the shift throw short for quick shifts.
􀂄 The shift drum rides on roller bearings for smooth shifting.
CHASSIS
High-tensile steel semi-double cradle frame
􀂄 Thick backbone tubing and a reinforced downtube provide strength, durability and great stability.
􀂄 Large cast steel footpegs are designed to resist bending in the case of a fall and offer great grip.
􀂄 A removable left side rear frame piece eases air box and shock servicing.
Conventional 33 mm front fork
􀂄 Front fork spring rates and damping settings reduce bottoming for more aggressive riding.
􀂄 Large 33 mm inner tubes assure rigidity for great handling on rough tracks.
Uni-Trak® rear suspension
􀂄 The bottom link design keeps the weight low for a lower centre of gravity, which makes the bike feel lighter and easier to handle.
􀂄 The rear shock has 4-way adjustable rebound damping, a stiff spring and damping settings to accommodate more aggressive riders.
􀂄 External reservoir cools the shock fluid, increasing fade resistance to help keep damping consistent.
Front and rear disc brakes
􀂄 Single 180 mm front and rear discs with single piston calipers ensure excellent stopping power and feel.
Aluminium front and rear wheel rims
􀂄 Aluminium rims reduce unsprung weight and their strength adds durability.
 

SPECIFICATIONS KX65A7F
Engine type. .......................... 2-stroke, liquid cooled, single cylinder, primary kick-start
Displacement. ....................... 64 cm3
Bore x stroke. ....................... 44.5 x 41.6 mm
Valve system. ....................... intake reed valve
Compression ratio. .............. 8.4:1
Maximum power. .................. not released
Maximum torque. ................. not released
Fuel system. ......................... Mikuni VM24SS carburettor
Transmission. ....................... 6-speed
Frame type. ........................... high-tensile steel semi-double cradle frame
Rake / trail. ............................ 27º / 60 mm
Suspension, front. ................ 33 mm telescopic fork
Suspension, rear. ................. Bottom-link Uni-Trak®
Wheel travel, front / rear. ..... 210 / 240 mm
Tyre, front / rear. ................... 60/100-14 / 80/100-12
Brake, front. .......................... 180 mm single disc with single piston caliper
Brake, rear. ........................... 180 mm single disc with single piston caliper
L x W x H. .............................. 1,590 x 760 x 955 mm
Wheelbase. ........................... 1,120 mm
Seat height. ........................... 760 mm
Ground clearance. ................ 305 mm
Fuel tank capacity. ............... 3.8 L
Dry weight. ............................ 57 kg

NOTE: Specifications subject to change without notice.

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