What category is the 2008 Kawasaki KX 85?

General information
Category	Cross / motocross
Model	Kawasaki KX 85
Year	2008
Engine and Transmission Specifications
Transmission typefinal drive	Chain
Gearbox	6-speed
Cooling system	Liquid
Ignition	Digital CDI
Fuel system	Carburettor. Keihin PWK28
Bore x stroke	48.5 x 45.8 mm (1.9 x 1.8 inches)
Compression	10.0:1
Stroke	2
Engine type	Single cylinder
Capacity:	84.00 ccm (5.13 cubic inches)
Physical measures and capacities
Wheelbase	1,255 mm (49.4 inches)
Ground clearance	340 mm (13.4 inches)
Overall width	734 mm (28.9 inches)
Overall length	1,821 mm (71.7 inches)
Overall height	1,054 mm (41.5 inches)
Seat height	841 mm (33.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Dry weight	65.0 kg (143.3 pounds)

Kawasaki KX 85 dimensions and frame
Rear brakes	Single disc
Front brakes	Single disc
Rear tyre dimensions	90/90-x14
Front tyre dimensions	70/90-x17
Rear suspension	UNI-TRAK® single-shock system with 4-way compression and
Front suspension	36mm inverted telescopic cartridge fork with 18-way compression damping / 10.8 in.
Rake (fork angle)	27.0°
Frame type	High-tensile steel perimeter design with subframe member

Speed and acceleration
Color options	Kawasaki Lime Green / Black
Fuel capacity	5.67 litres (1.50 gallons)
Other specs
Maintenance	Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay

Performance Profile & Rider Fit

Best For

Track90%

City5%

Cornering90%

Daily Riding5%

Touring3%

Passenger0%

Rider Profile

Best For	This is a small-wheel youth motocross machine best suited to younger, developing riders transitioning from an 65cc/80cc up toward full-size bikes, not adult riders.
Purpose	Built purely for closed-course motocross racing and off-road training, not for street use or general recreation.
Rider Fit	Its light 69 kg weight and 841 mm seat height make it manageable for smaller, lighter riders, typically pre-teens to early teens.
Character	A high-revving two-stroke racer that rewards aggressive riding, clutch work, and precise line choice on the track.
Not Ideal For	Not suitable for adult riders, highway or commuting use, passengers, or anyone wanting comfort and touring capability.

Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.

Rider Fit Visualizer

2008 Kawasaki KX 85 Rider Ergonomics Assessment

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At 841mm, a rider of 175cm with a 79cm (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with balls of both feet on the 2008 Kawasaki KX 85, with a cramped knee angle of around 70 degrees and an upright riding position.

Data quality: measured. Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated (a typical street-bike rule of thumb - stiffer or softer suspension will vary). This is an approximation from category-typical geometry and generic body proportions, not a measurement of this specific bike or you - sit on it before you buy.

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