Kawasaki KX 80 - History
The Kawasaki KX 80 is the predecessor of the KX 85. Before 2000, motocross motorcycles were not allowed to have a displacement of more than 85 cc, so all manufacturers offered motorcycles with 80 cc.
The KX 80 came onto the market in 1979 and was quickly upgraded by incorporating the technical advances made for the 125 cc and 250 cc models. It quickly became one of the most popular models, and more and more green Kawasakis were seen on the starting grids.
The engine was initially air-cooled, then water-cooled from 1983. in 1986 there was a new chassis and improved suspension. in 1988, changes were made to the design, before the KX 80 was completely revised in 1991 and received two disc brakes and an upside-down fork for the large version. It was then rebuilt in 1998 and increased by 2 cc to 82 cc.
This compact motocross bike is available in two versions, with small or large wheels, and is suitable for kids and teenagers between approx. 1.30 m and 1.65 m tall.
It is not approved for use on public roads, but is designed for recreational and competitive use on motocross tracks and trails.
Kawasaki KX 80 - Technical data
KX 80 engine:
- Type: Single-cylinder 2-stroke engine
- Autolube system
- KIPS valve system
- Liquid-cooled engine
- Displacement: 79 ccm
- Bore x stroke: 47 x 45.8
- Keihin 26 carburetor
- Electronic ignition
- Kickstarter
- 6-speed gearbox
- Multi-plate clutch
- Power: 26.2 HP at 12000 rpm
- Torque: 16.2N.m at 11000 rpm
KX 80 Chassis
- Frame type: Tubular steel frame
- 36mm upside-down fork (large wheels) / 36mm classic fork (small wheels)
- Fork travel: 275mm
- Rear shock absorber: adjustable in preload, compression and rebound
- Rear suspension travel (Uni-Trak): Kayaba 275mm
- Seat height: 870 mm (large wheels) / 830 mm (small wheels)
- Dry weight: 63.5 kg
- Fuel tank: 5.5 l
- Front tire: 70/100-19 (large wheels) / 70/100-17 (small wheels)
- Rear tire: 90/100-16 (large wheels) / 90/100-14 (small wheels)
- Front brake: 200 mm brake disc
- Rear brake: Brake disc 180 mm (large wheels) / 150 mm (small wheels)
Kawasaki KX 80 in our store:
In our online store you will find a large selection of spare parts for the KX 80.
For regular maintenance and minor repairs, we have engine oil, gear oil, spark plugs, levers and brake pads.
For larger projects, we have pistons, crankshafts, gearbox bearings and clutches for the engine, as well as fork seals, linkage bearings and other chassis parts.
For racing drivers and tuners, we can also supply exhausts, reed valves, oversize brake kits or holeshot kits and other performance-enhancing tuning parts.
