2012 Kawasaki KFX50 ATV Owner's Manual (P/N 99987-1764)
Kawasaki Models Covered & Key Technical Specifications
Models: Kawasaki KFX50
Model Years: 2012
Technical Data:
- Engine displacement: 49.5 cc
- Engine type: OHC single cylinder, 4-stroke, air-cooled
- Bore × Stroke: 39 × 41.4 mm
- Compression ratio: 10.8:1
- Starting system: Electric and kick starter
- Carburetor: PTE 16 mm
- Transmission type: Automatic centrifugal type (CVT)
- Driving system: Chain Drive
- Curb mass: 111 kg (245 lb)
- Fuel tank capacity: 5.5 L (1.45 US gal)
- Tire size (front/rear): 16 × 8 - 7 Tubeless
- Battery: 12 V 4 Ah
- Engine oil capacity: 0.8 L (0.85 US qt)
- Oil filter cap torque: 15 Nm (11 ft-lb)
Kawasaki Manual Features & Content Preview
- Official OEM publication (P/N 99987-1764, dated April 2012)
- 154 pages of factory-specified maintenance data, including vital fluid capacities and torque specs
- Details engine, chassis, and safety specifications tailored specifically for the standard 2012 Kawasaki KFX50 youth-model build
What the Manual Documents
This primary reference document provides the baseline operations and factory schedules for the 2012 model year. It outlines exactly how to handle routine drivetrain, chassis, and engine maintenance without relying on guesswork. You get the approved procedures for fuel management, cold starting sequences, and handling requirements. Servicing a youth-oriented ATV requires strict adherence to factory safety limits. Therefore, the manual extensively covers the setup, adjustment, and verification of speed-restricting components. Proper calibration of the throttle limiter and remote engine stop switch is mandatory to ensure safe operation before a young rider ever takes the controls.
Specification Highlights
Having exact factory numbers on hand streamlines standard workshop maintenance and component identification. The technical tables deliver critical data for the 49.5 cc engine, noting a 10.8:1 compression ratio and a 0.8-liter oil capacity for the 4-stroke system. You will find precise torque specifications mapped out for routine tasks, such as securing the oil filter cap to exactly 15 Nm (11 ft-lb) to prevent housing damage. The chassis section confirms the factory tire configuration—16×8-7 tubeless rubber on 7x5 rims. Furthermore, the electrical chapter details the baseline parameters for the 12 V 4 Ah battery.
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