Review and technical characteristics of ktm 85

Technical parameters of the model

The Ktm 85 sx has quite attractive quality indicators, thanks to which there is a demand for the motorcycle:

Since the KTM 85 motorcycle is intended for teenagers, its weight and dimensions are quite miniature. The simple design is at the same time highly durable and reliable - any cross-country equipment must meet these requirements. The responsive suspension with a travel of more than 25 cm takes on all the unevenness of the road surface and sharp turns. Disc brakes improve the model's handling, increasing the level of safety for the novice motorcyclist. It should be noted that the frame of the equipment is made of chrome-molybdenum steel - this determined not only the correct geometry, but also good stability, balancing, and controllability.

The KTM 85 sx motorcycle, information about all the characteristics of which is still unknown, has a fuel tank measuring 5 liters. Considering the low fuel consumption, this volume of the gas tank will be enough for any trips on a specialized route. The stylish modern design of the motorcycle (painted with graffiti), as well as a minimum of plastic parts, made the model more attractive and interesting. Despite the high cost of the equipment (about 300 thousand rubles), the 85 cc model has its fans from the category of people who are not accustomed to saving on the education of their children.

Off-road motorsports news

A first look at the 2021 KTM motocross line of motorcycles for young and very young riders.

This bike is not for beginners. This is the car of future champions vying for the AMA Amateur or World Junior Championship titles. In the car scene of this class, the 85SX is considered the best. It has the most powerful engine and is super light weight.

What's new?

• 6-speed transmission and hydraulic clutch for superiority on the race track.
• Formula braking system with radial calipers, four pistons front, two rear, combined with lightweight Wave brake discs 240 mm front and 210 rear
• What's good for big KTMs is also good for the 85SX: air filter changes can be done in seconds without the use of tools.
• The frame is made from premium quality chrome steel with a lightweight subframe that provides maximum stability with minimum weight
• WP 43mm front fork with 270mm travel.
• Improved ergonomics for complete harmony between rider and bike.
• New stylish graphics.

Specification:

Engine Type: Single cylinder, two-stroke Displacement: 84.9cc Bore / Stroke: 47/ 48.95mm Starter: Kickstarter Transmission: 6 Gears Fuel System: Mikuni TM 24-505 Lubrication: Premix 40:1 Primary Ratio: 19:66 Final Drive : 14:46 Cooling: Liquid cooling Clutch: Wet multi-disc clutch, Formula hydraulics Ignition: Moric Digital 2M1 Frame: Central tube frame, chromoly Subframe: Aluminum Handlebar: Tapered aluminum Ø 28/22mm Front Suspension: WP USD Ø 43mm Rear Suspension : WP PDS Monoshock Suspension Travel Front/Rear: 27 mm/10.6 in; 300mm/11.8 in Front/Rear Brakes: Disc Brake 220mm; 210 mm; Front/Rear Rims: 1.40 x 17”, 1.60 x 14”; Front/Rear Tires: 70/100-17”; 90/100-14” Chain: 1/2 x 5/16in Silencer: Aluminum Head angle: 24º Triple clamp offset: 14mm Wheelbase: 1,290mm ± 1 mm / 50.8 in ± 0.4 in Ground clearance: 35 mm / 13.9 in Seat height : 855mm / 33.7 in Tank capacity, approximate: 5 L / 1.3 gallons Weight (without fuel), approximate: 67.5 kg / 148.8 pounds

KTM 65SX

It's a full-fledged race bike for young riders aged 8 to 12, up to 160cm tall. For 2021, the machine features the revolutionary WP AER front fork, stylish graphics and upgrades that set the standard for power and riding dynamics. Weight is reduced thanks to the new WP AER 35mm fork, making the 65SX even sharper on the trail and truly ready to race.

What's new?

• The new WP AER 35 front air fork makes the bike 770 grams lighter and makes adjustments easier for the rider.
• Excellent ergonomics for maximum control.
• New stylish graphics like the full-size SX.
• 6-speed gearbox and hydraulic clutch.
• The WP PDS monoshock guarantees optimal damping characteristics and outstanding stability. Rear suspension travel 270mm.
• The suspension is adjustable for compression and rebound, and can also be quickly adjusted to the rider's wishes.
• The new 65SX features massive four-piston calipers front and rear. Lightweight Wave brake discs 198mm front and 160mm rear.
• Like the big KTM for factory riders, the 65SX features super lightweight, black anodized aluminum wheels for the highest strength.
• Maxxis tires provide superior traction on any terrain.

The 2021 KTM 50SX and 65SX are equipped with a 35mm air fork option, just like the big bikes (WP AER 48mm).
Specification:

Engine Type: Single cylinder, two-stroke Displacement: 64.9cc Bore / Stroke: 45.0 / 40.8mm Starter: Kickstarter Transmission: 6 Gears Fuel System: Mikuni TM 24-505 Lubrication: Premix 60:1 Primary Ratio: 23:75 Final Drive : 14:48 Cooling: Liquid Cooling Clutch: Wet multi-disc clutch, Formula hydraulics Ignition: AET Digital Frame: Central tube frame, chromoly Subframe: Aluminum Handlebar: Renthal, aluminum Ø 22mm Front Suspension: WP AER 35mm USD Ø 35mm Rear Suspension : WP Monoshock Suspension Travel Front/Rear: 217mm/8.5in; 270mm/10.6 in Front/Rear Brakes: Disc Brake 198mm; 220mm Front/Rear Rims; 1.60 x 14”, 1.60 x 12”; Front/Rear Tires: 60/100-14”; 80/100-12” Chain: 1/2 x 1/4 in Silencer: Aluminum Head angle: 25.5º Triple clamp offset: 22mm Wheelbase: 1,137mm ±10mm / 44.8 in ± 0.4 in Ground clearance: 280mm / 11 in Seat height : 750mm / 29.5 in Tank capacity, approximate: 3.5 L / 0.92 gallons Weight (without fuel), approximate: 52.2 kg / 115.1 pounds

The 50SX is a small racing machine for young riders. This is a true dirtbike, and like its big brothers and sisters, comes with only the highest quality components.

What's new?

• The new WP AER 35 air front fork makes adjustments easier for the rider.
• New fully adjustable rear suspension to match the performance of the WP AER 35 front fork.
• New exhaust system
• Like the big KTM for factory riders, the 65SX features super lightweight, black anodized aluminum wheels for the highest strength.
• Centrifugal multi-plate automatic clutch
• Maxxis tires provide superior traction on any terrain.

The 50SX features a new shock absorber.
Specification:

Engine Type: Single cylinder, two-stroke Displacement: 49cc Bore/Stroke: 39.5/40.0mm Starter: Kickstarter Transmission: Rigid 1-Stage reduction gear Fuel System: Dell'Orto PHBG 19 BS Lubrication: Premix 60:1 Primary Ratio: 33 :61 Straight-cut reduction gear Final Drive: 11:40 Cooling: Liquid cooling Clutch: Centrifugal clutch (Adjustable) Ignition: Selettra 2p D36 Frame: Central tube frame, chromoly Subframe: Steel Handlebar: Renthal, aluminum Ø 22mm Front Suspension: WP AER 35 USD Ø 35mm Rear Suspension: WP Monoshock Suspension Travel Front/Rear: 205mm/8.07 in; 185mm/7.28 in Front/Rear Brakes: Disc Brake 160mm; 160mm Front/Rear Rims: 1.50 x 12”, 1.60 x 10” Front/Rear Tires: 60/100 x 12”; 2.75 x 10” Chain: 1/2 x 3/16 in Silencer: Aluminum Steering Head angle: 24.0º Triple Clamp offset: 22mm Wheelbase: 1,032mm ± 10mm / 40.6 ± 0.4 in Ground Clearance: 252mm / 9.92 in Seat Height: 684 mm / 26.9 in Tank Capacity, approximate: 2.3L / 0.61 gallons Weight (without fuel), approximate: 40.8 kg / 90 pounds

Specification:

Engine Type: Single cylinder, two-stroke Displacement: 49cc Bore/Stroke: 39.5/40.0mm Starter: Kickstarter Transmission: Rigid 1-Stage reduction gear Fuel System: Dell'Orto PVHA 12 XS Lubrication: Premix 60:1 Primary Ratio: 33 :61 Straight-cut reduction gear Final Drive: 10:42 Cooling: Liquid cooling Clutch: Centrifugal clutch (Adjustable) Ignition: Selettra 2p D36 Frame: Central tube frame, chromoly Subframe: Steel Handlebar: Renthal, aluminum Ø 22mm Front Suspension: WP USD Ø 35mm Rear Suspension: WP Monoshock Suspension Travel: Front/Rear 100mm/3.9 in; 147mm/5.6 in Front/Rear Brakes: Disc Brake 160mm; 160mm Front/Rear Rims: 1.60 x 10”; 1.60 x 10” Front/Rear Tires: 2.50 x 10”; 2.75 x 10” Chain: 1/2 x 3/16 in Silencer: Aluminum Head angle: 23.6º Triple clamp offset: 22mm Wheelbase: 914± 10mm / 36 ± 0.4 in Ground clearance: 184mm / 7.2 in Seat height: 558mm / 22 in Tank capacity, approximate: 2.1L / 0.55 gallons Weight (without fuel), approximate: 40 kg / 88.2 pounds

Advantages and disadvantages

The KTM 85 has a whole list of advantages that drown out many disadvantages, including high cost:

• High quality build.
• Use of ultra-strong and lightweight materials.
• Simplicity and light weight design.
• Reliable self-cleaning disc brakes.
• Suspension with enough travel for off-road racing.
• Stylish appearance.
• Powerful protectors.
• Comfortable fit.
• Excellent maneuverability.

There are also weaknesses, among them:

• Almost complete lack of engine protection.
• Seat height too high.
• The cost of the motorcycle, according to potential buyers, is too high.

It’s true what they say - never give up. I never had any special love for the “orange” motorcycle industry, and I never dreamed about them (yes, even secretly))). But sooner or later, any endurist will come to the conclusion that he needs motocross lessons. This is how an orange baby KTM 85sx appeared in our garage.

The decision took a long time to make, there were different options, including replacing the Sherpa with something more “hard”. We analyzed exactly which tasks I needed to complete with a new spender, in general, we didn’t rush to give away the money. As a result, the choice was actually between the 85k class and the 150 crf 4t from Honda. For a very simple reason - given my size, most motorcycles are objectively high and heavy for me, and it is recommended to develop skills on light and small ones in order to fully control it, feel the impact of your actions and feel that you are controlling it, and not it controlling you (namely This is how I feel, for example, on a 250m EXC from KTM). However, it’s not only about height (although it’s very difficult to kick a tall motorcycle with my height, especially in enduro conditions), but also about the specifics of the class of motorcycles - buying for a beginner girl A cross-country bike of an adult size, and even a 2-stroke one, is also very, very stupid.

Well, that’s it. In fact, it turned out that the 85k is easier to find than the Honda, and the 150k is rather exotic. By the way, there are more “live” 85k from KTM than “Japanese”. Well, maybe it was a coincidence, of course, but all the Kawasakis and other Yamahas turned out to be such baker-shop goers that they carry more than they ride. Many people dissuaded me because... 85s are very strange motorcycles, with character and features. After reading a lot of information, I had no illusions about sports equipment - yes, all this repair, consumables, pistons, etc., etc.

The feeling I have is quite funny: this baby simultaneously makes me squeal with delight about the weight, ergonomics, and the joy of driving uphill and especially downhill (I used to be afraid on Sherpa, now I love descents!), and at the same time I am stunned by the difficult to predict throttle handle. On the 85k it is shorter and twitchier than many people think, and the front brakes are better than expected - of course, this is in my case, because the motorcycle is designed for a short rider of 50 kg, consider a teenager 11-15 years old, although a fully grown man The open handle on this moto gives, they say, a good feeling. The lack of engine braking, by the way, surprised me less than the throttle response and the behavior of small wheels in the sand. Actually, on the first trip to the cross-country track in the mixed sand, I performed a good flight in a turn and walked for a week with a blue hip and a sore neck - and because “Sherpogas” and “Sherpoergonomics” did their job, I reflexively stood in the usual stance and opened gas as I was used to, and the turn suddenly turned out to be closer than I expected.

Out of habit, the different clutch and throttle control made me take off at first a little better than in the videos about “horse, slow down,” and the kicking turned out to be more difficult than I expected from myself. Now I kick instantly and have learned to move away in a narrow space without trying to get stuck on the nearest tree or fence. Well, maybe I’m exaggerating a little, but yes, as smoothly and smoothly as “the kindest motorcycle in the world” - Sherpa, this Zhikalka is not drives and won't start.

And the 85 is also wonderful because if you have problems, they come out immediately: if you grab the steering wheel, the stance is crooked, you get uncontrollable jerks of the gas, if you don’t sit on the tank, you get very strange handling or the ability to immediately go into a wheelie. I forgot to switch, at any bump I went “higher than necessary” - it would stall, and if “lower”, it would jerk and squeal. Those. either right or not at all. I didn’t think Sherpa was SO forgiving! This Zhikalka naturally infuriated me on the first trip, on the second I stopped in a circle and cried, and on the third training session I exhaled and said “well, I can finally start studying!”

By the way, having stalled on a steep hill almost at the top, I instantly lifted it, holding the bike with one hand, switched neutral with the other, rolled the bike down and was dragged along by the feeling that I could handle it completely myself without cosmic energy consumption! Sherpa doesn't give me that luxury.

I tried to take it to enduro, but I didn’t really like it. Long straights (several km of the grader) are given to her specifically. Well, or for me, where I’m riding 70 on a Sherpa and “picking my nose”, this one goes into wild resonance, squeals, wobbles on small wheels, and from time to time I’m really scared even at 40 with these two-stroke pickups :) On special unevenness and I haven’t driven it in the dirt yet - I don’t feel confident on it yet. Once I've driven it, I can try it. Although a small tank of 5 liters is quite limiting. But on the other hand, 85 cubic meters, maybe it will work like a chainsaw on a glass of gasoline all day long)

Now I mostly drive around the training ground, practicing my stance, turns, acceleration and braking. Sometimes they let you out onto the main road. And, another important point - Vzhikalka made me improve my physical shape quite a bit. Now, in addition to cross-country training, I also do various physical exercises 3-5 times a week - running, swimming, boxing, etc.

In general, I really wanted to ride the 2T. Well, now I ride, well, and all the time - I haven’t ridden the Sherpa like I did the Vzhikalka. So beware of your wishes, they will come true!