The Kawasaki KX100 is a

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made by Kawasaki, positioned between the 85 cc and the 125 cc classes, with 19 inch front and 16 inch rear wheels, compared to 17-inch/16-inch typical of the 85 cc motocross bikes. Longer travel suspension and larger bore size main differences between these bikes which otherwise are the same. The KX100 can be raced in dedicated 100cc

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classes, or open minicycle classes, such as Supermini in Canada, which allows up to 150cc 4-strokes and 85cc-112cc 2-strokes as of 2007. The KX100 can sometimes be raced in the 125cc class however, 100cc bikes are not very common.

Specifications

*Engine: 2-stroke, liquid-cooled *Displacement: 99cc *Bore x Stroke: 52.5 x 45.8 mm *Compression Ratio: 9.6:1 *Induction: Keihin PWK28 carburetor *Transmission: 6-speed, return shift *Final Drive: Chain *Top Speed: 60-70 mph *Front Suspension: 36 mm inverted telescopic *Rear Suspension: Uni-Trak® linkage system *Front Brake: Hydraulic disc, 220 mm *Rear Brake: Hydraulic disc, 184 mm *Rear Tire: 90/100-16 *Length: 1,900 mm *Width: 820 mm *Height: 1,165 mm *Wheelbase:1,290 mm *Ground Clearance: 330 mm *Seat Height: 870 mm *Fuel Capacity: 5.8 L *Curb Weight: 77 kg *Color Options: Lime Green

References

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