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2014 Kawasaki KX85CEF, Every budding motocross star reaches a crossroads early in his or her career, where choosing the right motorcycle can mean all the difference between destination and destiny. With more amateur national championships than any other brand, the Kawasaki KX 85s pedigree already outshines its competition, but for 2014 a new KX85 raises the bar higher than ever. In fact, the one thing that hasnt changed is that the KX85 is still the ultimate training tool for the Ryan Villopotos of tomorrow. Box-stock, its ready to win championships!NEW Retuned liquid-cooled, two-stroke, 85cc engine produces 20% more peak power than previous model NEW Revised Kawasaki Integrated Power-valve increases more mid-range torque and top-end power Uni-Trak rear suspension is fully adjustable for compression and rebound damping and spring preload Rigid 36mm inverted cartridge forks are 20-way compression damping adjustable and provide better steering response and control Revised jetting in the 28mm Keihin PWK carburetor helps give ideal fuel atomization, for quicker throttle response and a smoother power delivery Six-speed transmission has chrome-finished shift fork ends to resist wear and seizing while bushings on the second, third and fourth gears on the output shaft increase durability Industry-leading amateur racer support through Team GreenNEW Cylinder head combustion shape increases power at all rpm NEW Cylinder head gasket and gasket retention dowel prevents detonation, increasing reliability NEW Piston with longer piston pin improves reliability; single-ring design (was two rings) reduces friction NEW Lightweight Nikasil-coated cylinder features a new exhaust port shape for better flow, more power NEW Larger outer diameter crankshaft is now 83mm (+2mm), increasing rigidity and improving durability NEW Precisely shaped resin block added to crankshaft closes the gap around the machined area near the crank pin, reducing volume of the bottom-end to increase intake transfer for more power Intake and exhaust port bridges are machine-finished for reduced wear and improved reliability Rotor comes with rare-earth magnets; the unitized piece is small, light and more efficient; low inertial moment improves low-rpm response Connecting rod big-end bearing has more rigid cage for improved durability Intake port shape and cylinder skirt allow cooling air into the crankcase chamber Primary gear is secured using a lock-nut to help reduce mechanical noise Metafoam gaskets for the generator and water pump covers improve sealing
Kawasaki KX for Sale
- 2013 kawasaki kx250f ($4,999)
- 2008 kawasaki kx 85 85 ($1,500)
- 2013 kawasaki kx65 (US $)
- 2014 kawasaki kx 250f (US $)
- 2013 kawasaki kx85 85 ($4,049)
- 2012 kawasaki kx 450f 450f ($8,499)
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KTM 690 Duke Replaces Kawasaki Ninja 250R for WSBK’s 2012 European Junior Cup
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