Specs compared
Kawasaki KX65 2026 vs Yamaha YZ85 2027
Motocross, stock specs side by side. Each value names the page it came from; a blank on either side stays blank.
Printed differently: engine, front tire, rear tire, fork travel, shock travel, seat height and weight. Checked 27 Sep 2026 and 28 Sep 2026.
| Spec | Kawasaki KX65 2026 | Yamaha YZ85 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| EnginePrinted differently | 64cc 2T | 85cc 2T |
| Front tirePrinted differently | 60/100-14Manufacturer spec sheet (research) | 70/100-17 40MOwner's manual p. 9-1 |
| Rear tirePrinted differently | 80/100-12Manufacturer spec sheet (research) | 90/100-14 49MOwner's manual p. 9-1 |
| Fork travelPrinted differently | 211 mm (8.3 in)Manufacturer spec sheet (research) | 274 mm (10.8 in)Manufacturer spec sheet (research) |
| Shock travelPrinted differently | 239 mm (9.4 in)Manufacturer spec sheet (research) | 282 mm (11.1 in)Manufacturer spec sheet (research) |
| Premix ratio | Not yet verified | 30:1Owner's manual p. 4-4 |
| Coolant capacity | Not yet verified | 550 ml (18.6 fl oz)Owner's manual p. 9-1 |
| Seat heightPrinted differently | 759 mm (29.9 in)Manufacturer spec sheet (research) | 840 mm (33.1 in)Owner's manual p. 9-1 |
| WeightPrinted differently | 60 kg (132 lb)Manufacturer spec sheet (research) | 73 kg (161 lb)Owner's manual p. 9-1 |
Each value shows where it came from. The bike pages list the document, page and date checked. “Printed differently” only says the two documents print different figures; it is not a judgement of either bike.
Stock sizes at MotoSport. Kawasaki KX65: Front tires 60/100-14 · Rear tires 80/100-12. Yamaha YZ85: Front tires 70/100-17 · Rear tires 90/100-14. These are affiliate links: we may earn a commission, at no cost to you, and it never changes the specs. Affiliate disclosure.