New and Improved! 2002 KTMs

Quality, Performance, and Innovation

Feb. 01, 2006 By ORC STAFF
» 2002 KTM 65 SX
200 E/XC
250 E/XC
300 E/XC
380 E/XC
400 E/XC
520 E/XC

Engine:
Hydraulic clutc
h like the full size KTMs

Exhaust pipe

  • New tuning.
  • Completely mounted on the right side.
  • New muffler with removable end cap.

Suspension:
USD Marzocchi Front Forks

  • Front fork is forged, not cast.
  • New triple clamps.
  • Adjustable handlebar clamps.
  • Larger front axle.

Rear Shock absorber (WP)

  • Increased shaft travel.
  • Compression and rebound are externally adjustable.

Chassis:
New frame

  • Material is the same as the larger motorcycles (chromium-molybdenum).
  • Aluminum removable sub frame.

New bodywork

  • Adapted from 50 L/C design. TM signature front fender design.

Brakes

  • Front brake caliper, now four (4)piston.
  • Rear brake caliper, same as 2001.

Specifications:

65 SX
ENGINE single cylinder, 2-stroke
Displacement 63.6 cc
Bore x stroke 45 / 40 mm
Starter Kick-starter
Fuel Premium Fuel (92 + U.S. Octane),
2-Stroke Premix Oil @ 32:2
Carburetor Mikuni VM 24
Engine lubrication mixture lubrication
Transmission lubrication 80/90 wt. Capacity 300cc
Primary ratio 23:75
Final drive 1/2 x 1/4" 108 pins
Cooling liquid cooled
Clutch wet multi-disc clutch, operated hydraulically
Ignition Selettra analog
Spark plug NGK BR 8 ECM
CHASSIS
Frame chromium molybdenum central-type frame
Subframe Aluminum
Handlebar Aluminum
Front suspension USD Marzocchi Ø 35 mm
Rear suspension WP monoshock
Suspension travel front / rear 200 mm/7.9 inches - 240 mm/9.4 inches
Front brake hydraulic disk brake 200 mm/7.9 inches
Rear brake hydraulic disk brake 160 mm/6.3 inches
Front / rear rim 1.6 x 14"; 1.6 x 12" Alu
Front / rear tire 60/100-14"; 80/100-12"
Transmission ratio 12:46
Main silencer aluminum
Steering head angle 26.5°
Wheel base 1130mm/44.5 inches
Ground clearance (unladened) 290 mm/11.4 inches
Seat height 750 mm / 29.5 inches
Fuel capacity approx. 3.4 liters / 0.9 U.S. gallons
Weight approx. 52 kgs / 114.6 lbs.


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