2026 Kawasaki KX 65
2026 Kawasaki KX 65

Specs

General Information

Manufacturer
Kawasaki
Kawasaki
Model Year
2026
2026
Model
KX 65
KX 65
Model Code
NA
NA
Color
Lime Green
Lime Green

Brakes/Wheels/Tires

Brakes
Front / Rear - Single 180 mm disc with single-piston caliper
Front / Rear - Single 180 mm disc with single-piston caliper
Tires

Front - 60 / 100-14

Rear - 80 / 100-12

Front - 60 / 100-14

Rear - 80 / 100-12

Dimensions

Length
Overall - 62.6 in.
Overall - 62.6 in.
Height
Overall - 37.6 in.
Overall - 37.6 in.
Width
Overall - 29.9 in.
Overall - 29.9 in.
Weight

Curb - 126.1 lb.* without fuel / 132.2 lb.*

*Curb weight includes all necessary materials and fluids to operate correctly, full tank of fuel (more than 90 percent capacity) and tool kit (if supplied)

Curb - 126.1 lb.* without fuel / 132.2 lb.*

*Curb weight includes all necessary materials and fluids to operate correctly, full tank of fuel (more than 90 percent capacity) and tool kit (if supplied)

Ground Clearance
12 in.
12 in.
Wheelbase
44.1 in.
44.1 in.
Seat Height
29.9 in.
29.9 in.

Drivetrain

Transmission
6-speed, return shift
6-speed, return shift
Final Drive
Chain
Chain

Engine

Engine
2-stroke
2-stroke
Cooling
Liquid
Liquid
Cylinders
Single
Single
Displacement
64 cc
64 cc
Bore x Stroke
1.75 x 1.6 in. (44.5 x 41.6 mm)
1.75 x 1.6 in. (44.5 x 41.6 mm)
Compression Ratio
8.4:1
8.4:1
Clutch
Wet multi-disc manual
Wet multi-disc manual
Fuel System
24 mm Mikuni carburetor
24 mm Mikuni carburetor
Ignition
CDI with digital advance
CDI with digital advance
Fuel Capacity
1 gal.
1 gal.

Operational

Frame
High-tensile steel semi-double cradle
High-tensile steel semi-double cradle
Front Suspension

33 mm leading axle telescopic fork with 4-way rebound damping

Wheel travel - 8.3 in.

33 mm leading axle telescopic fork with 4-way rebound damping

Wheel travel - 8.3 in.

Rear Suspension

Uni-Trak® single shock system with stepless 3-turns rebound damping and fully adjustable spring preload

Wheel travel - 9.4 in.

Uni-Trak® single shock system with stepless 3-turns rebound damping and fully adjustable spring preload

Wheel travel - 9.4 in.

Rake
27°
27°
Trail
2.4 in.
2.4 in.

Features

Brakes

  • STOPPING POWER: Progressive braking performance comes courtesy of front and rear disc brakes. The result is firm and responsive braking that inspires confidence and sharpens skills in your growing rider.

Engine

  • SMALL SIZE. BIG PERFORMANCE.: The high-performance liquid-cooled 2-stroke 64cc engine of the KX™65 motorcycle produces instant throttle response and power throughout the entire rev range. This, along with a 6-speed transmission, creates broad power to satisfy any aspiring motocross racer.

Platform

  • START OFF STRONG: With a high tensile tubular steel semi-double cradle frame and a low 29.9-in seat height, the KX™65 allows riders to gain experience and build skills on a dependable platform.

Suspension

  • TAME THE TRACK: A 33mm conventional fork features 4-position adjustable rebound damping and more than 8 in of travel. In the rear, the Uni-Trak® link-mounted shock features fully adjustable spring preload and 4-position rebound damping with 9.4 in of travel.

Brakes

  • STOPPING POWER: Progressive braking performance comes courtesy of front and rear disc brakes. The result is firm and responsive braking that inspires confidence and sharpens skills in your growing rider.

Engine

  • SMALL SIZE. BIG PERFORMANCE.: The high-performance liquid-cooled 2-stroke 64cc engine of the KX™65 motorcycle produces instant throttle response and power throughout the entire rev range. This, along with a 6-speed transmission, creates broad power to satisfy any aspiring motocross racer.

Platform

  • START OFF STRONG: With a high tensile tubular steel semi-double cradle frame and a low 29.9-in seat height, the KX™65 allows riders to gain experience and build skills on a dependable platform.

Suspension

  • TAME THE TRACK: A 33mm conventional fork features 4-position adjustable rebound damping and more than 8 in of travel. In the rear, the Uni-Trak® link-mounted shock features fully adjustable spring preload and 4-position rebound damping with 9.4 in of travel.