Model(s) covered: 2004 Kawasaki KX 85
Kawasaki's developmental racing program has been one of the most successful in the history of the motocross thanks in large part to the success of the KX80 and KX85 and its affiliation with names like Carmichael and Stewart. It never hurts to get future champions on your bike at an early age and Kawasaki has managed to do just that for well over a decade.
For years, the KX was viewed by many as the king of the proverbial 80cc hill. Back in 2001 Kawasaki increased displacement on its machine to 84cc, the only manufacturer to boast an engine that exceeded 80cc.
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