Beta Evo 80 Junior vs Kawasaki KX™ 85 (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Beta Evo 80 Juniorstacks up against the Kawasaki KX™ 85. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecBeta Evo 80 JuniorKawasaki KX™ 85
Model year20232026
Price$4,949
Engine80 cc84 cc
Weight74 kg
Seat height24 mm830 mm
Fuel capacity0.7 L5.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speedManual, 6 speed, Chain
Front brakesSingle disc. 2-piston calipersDisc
Rear brakesSingle disc. 2 opposed pistonsDisc
Tires2.50-19 / 3.50-17 Dunlop® 70/100R 17 40M / Dunlop® 90/100R 14 49M

Beta Evo 80 Junior vs Kawasaki KX™ 85 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Beta Evo 80 Junior and the Kawasaki KX™ 85 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Beta Evo 80 Junior brings its published horsepower, while the Kawasaki KX™ 85 counters with its own power figure at 74 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: