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  • Billet, Hard Coated Clutch Basket
  • Longer Lasting and Reduced Engagement Effort
  • Reduced operating costs, Improved clutch engagement and disengagement for better starts and improved lap times.
  • Easy Pull Hydraulic Clutch
  • Reduced Engagement Effort
  • Improved clutch engagement and disengagement for better starts and improved lap times.
  • Quick-change Clutch Cover
  • Reduced time for clutch maintenance.
  • Less time spent in the garage.
  • Expandable Clutch
  • Room for an extra drive and friction plate
  • More power to the ground for mod and large displacement applications
  • Water Cooled Crankcase
  • More consistent crankcase charge temperatures.
  • More power in long motos!
  • Largest Air Filter in Class
  • Better breathing and filtration
  • More power (especially in long motos and dusty off-road events)
  • Largest Air box in Class
  • Improved breathing. Large pre-carburetor volume greatly improves throttle response
  • Power when you need it!
  • Indestructible Billet Hubs
  • Stronger Wheels
  • Reduced maintenance and upgrade costs
  • 9-Gage Stainless Steel Spokes
  • Stronger Wheels
  • Reduced maintenance and upgrade costs
  • Billet, Wide Footprint Triple Clamp
  • Spreads the clamp load out over a larger area of the fork upper tube
  • Improved fork action
  • Billet, Reversible Chain Adjuster Blocks
  • Allows only a small portion of the adjuster bolt to be exposed
  • Never DNF from a slipping rear axle again!
  • Lightweight Aluminum Swingarm
  • Lightest in class by nearly 1 lb - Reduces un-sprung weight
  • The rear wheel stays in better contact with the racing surface for improved traction and drive.
  • Twin-Spar Frame
  • Lightest in class by 1 lb - best overall combination of torsional flexibility and lateral stiffness
  • Excellent straight-line stability and cornering feel - inspires confidence - reducing lap times
  • Four-Piston Front Brake Caliper with 205mm Rotor
  • Biggest in Class
  • Better braking = lower lap times
  • Widest footpegs in class
  • Wider boot area than most big bikes
  • Inspires rider confidence on the track
  • Progressive Rate Rear Suspension
  • Linear rising rate without a link! Reduced weight, and friction.
  • Supple over small bumps for great traction... Absorbs big hits for aggressive riding.
  • MSRP
  • $4348
  • Dry Weight
  • 122 lbs.
  • Engine
  • Cobra 65cc 2-stroke
  • Bore x Stroke
  • 43mm x 44.7mm
  • Induction
  • Case Reed / V-Force® Reed Valve / 24mm Mikuni carb
  • Cooling
  • Water cooled Cylinder and Case
  • Clutch
  • Hydraulically actuated
  • Transmission
  • Six-speed sequential
  • Exhaust
  • Tuned pipe and silencer
  • Lubrication
  • Mixture lubrication
  • Fuel Capacity
  • 1.1 Gallons
  • Frame
  • Twin Spar Oval HSLA
  • Wheelbase
  • 1140mm
  • Seat Height
  • 762mm
  • Ground Clearance
  • 250mm
  • Front Brakes
  • Hydraulic Disk (205mm)
  • Rear Brakes
  • Hydraulic Disk (165mm)
  • Front Suspension
  • Marzocchi 35mm USD / Adjustable / 220mm travel
  • Rear Suspension
  • Öhlins / Fully Adjustable / 270mm travel
  • Wheel Front / Rear
  • 14" spoke / 12" spoke (Al rims, Billet hubs, 9ga. spokes)
  • Tires Front / Rear
  • 60-100x14 Dunlop / 80-100x12 Dunlop

Features and Benefits

New super slick ergonomics - Makes transitioning front to rear and side to side much easier

New long stroke engine - More power throughout the RPM range

Updated cylinder head design - More efficient combustion

Improved frame structure - Better feel in corners and on rough straights

Output shaft has been moved up 3.8mm - Improved drive out of corners and on jump faces

All new removable clutch cap with integrated hydraulic slave cylinder - Reduced weight, improved clutch line routing and more boot clearance

New billet aluminum triple clamp - Provides generous turning radius for navigating tight terrain

Works-style radiator - Oversized and bullet proof. Just like the pro's use!

A serious machine for serious racers, the Cobra CX65 is built with the finest, highest performance components in the 65cc class. New for 2010 is a leaner and meaner set of bodywork and all-new engine with an updated bore/stroke ratio for more power throughout the RPM range.

CX65 vs The Competition
 
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