Kawasaki KX85 reviews

The KX85, one of the best ok the market. I own the 2008 model, an wow was it quick. It was easy to work on and rebuilding it was a dream, along with installing a very nice FMF Shorty. Using it for a trail/enduro bike is amazing with the suspension, and it holds its own at motocross. Personally, I would take this bike over a CR85 any day, so I'd you have the means you should most definitely pick one up! Show less

It's an excellent bike and never let me down when riding. It has pretty good size for an off-road bike and I will definitely suggest you get it. It's also a very fast bike. I'm 6'-2" and I can reach 70/80. Show less

This is my first 85 ever. I just moved up from a 65 with a big bore. I love this bike, twist the throtle then bam! - Instant power. I can keep up with my brother's KFX450 quad! I would recomend this for a first 85. Show less

I'm 15, 5'8 and 155 pounds. I'm a wrestler so I have lots of muscle to go around. I was riding a ttr 125 and grew out of it so I set my sights on this bike. When I got it and I was putting around in 2nd gear, the bike would lift off the gorund. It has tremendous power. I feel that I hit power band in both 4th and 5th gear. I tok it riding on big whoops and it was great and responsive. Also the seat is sooo comfy. I recommend this bike. Show less

I purchased this bike back in 08' and it has been going strong ever since. I ride motocross and compared to the other bikes I think it is one of the better ones. I feel that the bike lacks on the suspension a little bit; the reason that I say this is becuase it feels very awkward in the braking bumps and the hard landings. I would say that I am part of the faster riders on the track. this bike is very reliable and comfortable. I find that the bike engine wise is phenominal, there's great shifting and fast acceleration and throttle response. As far as turning goes there, isn't anything really to bragg about; the bike is okay but it is a little tough to stay in some ruts but if you take the outside line you've got the pass for sure. I think that any up and coming riders or racers looking to get a bigger bike should seriously consider this bike. I feel that Kawasaki did a very good job on this years bike and I hope to see more inprovements in the future. Show less

This is my first bike and it is amazing. I just got it back for repairs and just rode around in my front yard a little, but I can tell that it's amazing. This bike will pull the front wheel off the ground and send you back in first gear if you crank the throttle, compared to other bikes I have ridden (pw80 and ttr-125). This bike is AMAZING. Show less

This bike is the best bike ever! Mine was clocked at 71mph when it was stock! No one can beat it at the track. Show less

I just got this bike earlier today and I just took it for a spin around my neighborhood for about ten minutes. Even though I only rode it for a short time, it was great. I love the power it has. It's a perfect height for someone my size and I love where the handle bars are placed. They're in the perfect position. This is my first bike I have owned but I have ridden with friends for about a year. Compared to the Honda 85, it's a lot better. It has more get up and go. I can't wait to go to ET (the local track). I'm gonna have a blast on this bike. Show less

Very fast bike. Goes 70mph stock. This is my first 2 stroke and I will never go back to 4 strokes. Does amazing jumps and balances easily. Once in a while spark plug will foul but nothing major. Just use some 220 grit garnet paper on it an it's as good as new. This bike will smoke any CR or RM. Show less

JUST BOUGHT FOR MY 10 YEAR OLD SON. I wasn't SURE HE WAS GOING TO FIT ON IT BUT IT FIT JUST FINE. THIS IS NOT HIS FIRST BIKE HE HAS HAD SOME HONDAS AND A TOMOS MC80. WHEN HE FIRST RODE THIS BIKE, I WAS HOPING HE COULD HANDLE THE POWER AND IT TURNS OUT HE HAD NO PROB. THIS BIKE IS GREAT FOR KIDS STEPPING UP TO A REAL BIKE. THE POWER DOESN'T HIT SO HARD THAT YOU CAN NOT CONTROL IT. Show less