KAWASAKI KX65
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7-11yrs, beginner to intermediate
Paddock, trail, club days, racing
Water-cooled, reed-valve, two-stroke
64cc
Kickstart
Six-speed, manual
Disc front, disc rear
760mm
1120mm
60kg
$5195
T
he smallest model in the KX line
up serves as a great platform for
learning the secrets of off-road
riding. The 64cc two-stroke
engine has a six-speed manual
clutch gearbox and the bike
offers front and rear disc brakes. A rigid
frame is combined with an adjustable front
fork and Uni-Trak rear suspension linked
to a nitrogen-filled, adjustable rear shock.
The KX65 has been around for a long time
and proven itself to be very reliable as well
as competitive in the 65cc class at mini
motocross. If you want to get your son
or daughter started in mini motocross
with minimal investment you can’t go
past a KX65.
KIWI RIDER ARCHIVE
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ext up was the KX65, this bike had a kick-start, felt
comfortable to ride and an easy to use power band. The
gears felt smoother to me than on the KLX110. I liked
this bike the best, I could throw it into the corners and
just ride it out the other side. The brakes are really good
stopping and I on this bike I felt myself pushing outside
my comfort zone. Landing the jumps felt safe and pulling away
on the straights was even better. Yep I could take this one home.
Load it up thanks! Both the KLX110s were fun to ride but I’ll take
a KX65 over them any day because I like to ride motocross but I
think the 110s would be better for trail rides.
RHYS BAXTER
The KX65 is a really good bike. It would be awesome if you
were just getting into racing and you wanted a reliable and quick
bike. I liked the KX65 because it was responsive out of corners
and when landing from jumps. My bike that I ride is a KX85 small
wheel but it’s not much of a difference in power out of corners.
The 65 is easy to ride and the clutch is easy to pull in even if
you have small hands. If you were eight or nine I would highly
recommend the KX65.
ASHTON WHYTE
KIWI RIDER 97