KX65 FEATURES

Electrofusion Cylinder

Nov. 01, 2005 By ORC STAFF

KX65 FEATURES

Electrofusion Cylinder

  • Improves heat transfer for consistent power output
  • It's porous so it holds lubrication well
  • It's hard so it resists abrasion and seizure
  • Allows closer piston-to-cylinder clearances for more horsepower

Liquid Cooling

  • Larger radiator assures more even running temperatures so that power output remains consistently strong
  • Assures greater reliability

24mm Mikuni Carburetor

  • Feeds a 4-petal reed valve for excellent throttle response
  • Allows the engine to produce good power and torque at all rpm

6-Speed Transmission

  • Positive action and rugged durability, with a gear for every situation
  • Allows the engine's full potential to be realized

High Tensile Steel Frame

  • The same strong, light, hi-tech material that's used on the bigger KX bikes
  • Exceptional torsional rigidity for superior handling

KX65 Footpegs

  • Stronger and provide additional support

Bottom-link Uni-Trak® Rear Suspension

  • Features rising rate action; as the suspension compresses, the spring and damping strength increase progressively for a more controlled ride

Nitrogen-Charged Shock

  • Rebuildable aluminum body
  • Keeps the damping more consistent on long rides and hot days

Bigger Front Fork

  • Large 33mm fork tubes for added rigidity
  • Fork pitch increased l5mm

Taper Roller Steering Bearings

  • Withstands landing impacts with greater durability Minimal maintenance

Front and Rear Disc Brakes

  • Lighter and more powerful
  • Resists fading
  • Require less lever pressure

Aluminum Rims

  • Reduces unsprung weight for improved suspension action

Capacitor Discharge Ignition (CDl)

  • Produces the extremely hot spark needed to ignite the air/fuel/oil mixture of a 2-stroke racing engine
  • Easy starts and reliability under extreme conditions
  • Requires no adjustment

Detachable Silencer

  • Silencer packing replaceable

Works-Type Seat

  • Makes it easy to shift your weight forward for more front wheel bite in the turns

Fuel Tank Cap Check Valve

The fuel tank cap vent hose has a check valve to reduce the possibility of fuel seepage

2000 KX65 SPECIFICATIONS
Engine 2-stroke single
Displacement 64.7cc
Bore x Stroke 44.5 x 41.6mm
Cooling Liquid
Carburetion Mikuni VM24
Induction Crankcase reed valve
Compression ratio 8.4:1
Ignition Electronic CDI
Transmission 6-speed
Frame Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel
Rake/trail 27.5 degrees/2.6 in.
Suspension type, front 33mm leading axle convential fork
Suspension type, rear UNI-TRAK~ single shock system
Suspension adjustments, rear Preload
Wheel travel, front 8.3 in.
Wheel travel, rear 8.7 in.
Tire, front 60/100x14
Tire, rear 80/100x12
Brakes, front/rear Hydraulic disc
Overall length 62.2 in.
Overall width 27.2 in.
Overall height 36.4 in.
Ground Clearance 10.5 in.
Seat height 28.5 in.
Dry weight 120.2 lbs.
Fuel capacity 0.85 gal.
Wheelbase 43.3 in.


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