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KAWASAKI UNVEILS 80cc YOUTH
MODEL ATV FOR AGES 12-15
Important youth model enters ATV
market in Kawasaki Lime Green
 Kawasaki
Motors Corp., U.S.A., is yet again expanding its
message of “Let the good times roll™” with the introduction
of a new youth model all-terrain vehicle (ATV).
The KFX80 is targeted toward families with riders
ages 12-15 and older.
“The KFX80 ATV fills an important spot in the expanding
Kawasaki ATV lineup for 2003,” said Vince Iorio,
ATV marketing manager for Kawasaki. “It’s part of
our bigger plan to offer something for every member
of the family who enjoys outdoor recreation.”
The KFX80 is designed for ages 12-15 and older,
and is powered by an 82cc two-stroke engine that
features automatic oil injection, so premixing fuel
is unnecessary. It also features forced-air cooling
to maintain optimum operating temperatures. It is
matched to a continuously variable automatic transmission
and shaft final drive, much like the system utilized
on the adult-sized Kawasaki Prairie® ATVs, so no
shifting is required. To assist beginning riders
with their learning curve, it features a built-in
throttle limiter that can be adjusted as rider skills
increase.
Other powertrain features include electric start
and a maintenance-free battery, dependable CDI ignition,
and snorkel air intake that permits the KFX80 to
draw fresh air from near the steering head assembly.
An added safety feature is the electric start interlock
that requires the parking brake to be applied in
order to start the engine. Plus, the KFX80 features
a U.S. Forest Service-approved spark arrestor.
 The
chassis of the KFX80 is made of sturdy steel tubing
and rides on a single A-arm front suspension with
dual shocks and a rear swingarm with a single shock.
Stopping power is provided by durable front and
rear drum brakes.
The KFX80 has a 1.6-gallon fuel tank for extended
riding, and a keyed ignition system helps prevent
unauthorized use.
Available in Kawasaki Lime Green, the KFX80 has
a suggested retail price of $2,299 and comes with
a six-month warranty that can extended up to three
additional years.
2003 KAWASAKI KFX80 ATV
The Kawasaki KFX80 ATV is designed for riders ages
12-15 and older. It features an air-cooled two-stroke
engine matched to a fully automatic continuously
variable transmission. Other features include electric
start, full front and rear suspension, front and
rear drum brakes, and a U.S. Forest Service-approved
spark arrestor.
Available in Kawasaki Lime Green, the KFX80 has
a suggested retail price of $2,299. Some of the
top features include:
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82cc air-cooled two-stroke engine provides exceptional,
easy-to-use power.
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Fully automatic CVT transmission simplifies
operation so no shifting is required.
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Electric start with maintenance-free battery
makes getting started quick and easy.
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Keyed ignition prevents unauthorized use.
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Snork air intake permits KFX80 to draw fresh
air from near the steering head assembly.
2003 KAWASAKI KFX80 ATV SPECIFICATIONS
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 Engine:
Air-cooled (forced) two-stroke single cylinder
with automatic oil injection
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Displacement: 82cc
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Bore x stroke: 50.0 x 42.0mm
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Compression ratio: 7.4:1
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Carburetor: Mikuni VM16SH
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Ignition: CDI
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Starting system: Electric
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Transmission: Fully automatic CVT
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Final drive: #520 chain
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Overall length: 55.9 in.
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Overall width: 31.7 in.
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Overall height: 34.3 in.
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Seat height: 25.4 in.
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Ground clearance: 4.3 in.
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Wheelbase: 37.0 in.
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Dry weight: 220 lbs.
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Suspension, front: Independent single
A-arms with dual shocks
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Suspension, rear: Swingarm with single
shock
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Brakes, front: Dual drums
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Brakes, rear: Single drum
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Tires, front: AT19 x 7-8
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Tires, rear: AT19 x 7-8
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Fuel capacity: 1.6 gal.
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Color: Kawasaki Lime Green
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Price: $2,299
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