Victory: Never given, always earned. You’ve developed your skills and re ned your style on smaller bikes – and now you’re moving on to the next stage. Choosing the right motocross bike is an important decision. And when you see what the YZ85 has to o er, it’s clear that this is the only way to go. Yamaha has been building winning 2-strokes for 50 years – and the YZ85 has been built using all of the knowledge gained over many years racing at Grand Prix level. Equipped with fully adjustable KYB suspension, large diameter disc brakes and lightweight wheels, this bike has got what it takes to win.
For a wide spread of power the punchy and reliable 85cc 2-stroke engine is equipped with the Yamaha Power Valve System – and a high-capacity radiator and durable 6-speed transmission are built to handle the toughest races. And with its dynamic slimline bodywork and race-developed ergonomics, the YZ85 is the bike that can turn your dreams into reality – and show the world you’re truly serious about winning. Victory: Never given, always earned. Yamaha has been building championship winning 2-stroke motocross bikes for 50 years. Along the way we’ve won just about every title worth winning. The latest YZ85 comes with the same advanced race-bred technology that goes into the company’s adult motocross machines, and is ready to power you into the victorYZone. Many of today’s pro riders started their careers on the YZ85. And when you take a look at what this bike has to o er you can see why. Its high performance 85cc liquid-cooled 2-stroke engine is equipped with Yamaha’s race-bred YPVS that gives you holeshot-winning acceleration. And its adjustable suspension systems are built to master the toughest tracks. The YZ85 also comes with a lightweight aluminium rear frame and aluminium swingarm, large diameter disc brakes and a high-e ciency air intake – just like the bigger YZ125. For maximum rider control there’s a at seat, slim body, and an ergonomic fuel tank. And with the Icon Blue color and new graphics completing the looks, the YZ85 is ready to power you to the next level.
Slim bodywork
The YZ85 is equipped with dynamic slimline bodywork inspired by the YZ125. Uniform and narrow radiator shrouds give an aggressive and balanced look that underlines the YZ85’s winning heritage.
Flat seat and ergonomic fuel tank
A flat seat and ergonomic fuel tank allow for easy front/rear weight shifting for optimum control. The seat design accommodates a single bolt seat xing, making routine maintenance easy and quick.
Lightweight aluminium rear subframe
A detachable aluminium rear subframe helps to keep the YZ85’s weight to a minimum and also contributes towards the bike’s lightweight agility by centralizing mass.
Aluminium swingarm
The YZ85 is equipped with an aluminium swingarm featuring a nely tuned rigidity balance that contributes towards chassis stability and helps to achieve high levels of rear wheel traction.
85cc liquid cooled 2-stroke engine with YPVS
The 85cc liquid cooled engine bene ts from the Yamaha Power Valve System (YPVS) that boosts overall performance and contributes towards the bike’s easyto-use torque. Running with a high compression ratio – and equipped with a close ratio 6-speed transmission – the YZ85 delivers outstanding acceleration with race winning power.
High-e ciency air intake system
The air intake system incorporates side panels with large rear facing vents that are speci cally designed to give a straight air ow into the engine’s airbox for high levels of intake e ciency and improved engine performance.
Engine Engine type Liquid-cooled;Single cylinder;Reed valve with YPVS;2- stroke Displacement 85cc Bore x stroke 47.5 × 47.8 mm Compression ratio 8,2 - 9,6 : 1 Lubrication system Premix Clutch type Wet;Multiple Disc Ignition system CDI Starter system Kick Transmission system Constant Mesh;6-speed Final transmission Chain Fuel system Keihin PWK28/1 Chassis Frame Semi double cradle Front suspension system Telescopic fork Front travel 275 mm Rear suspension system Swingarm;(Link type suspension) Rear travel 287 mm Front brake Hydraulic Single Disc, Ø220 mm Rear brake Hydraulic Single Disc, Ø190 mm Front tyre 70/100-19 42M Tube type Rear tyre 90/100-16 52M Tube type Caster angle 26° 00 Trail 99 mm Dimensions Overall length 1895 mm Overall width 760 mm Overall height 1175 mm Seat height 885 mm Wheel base 1285 mm Minimum ground clearance 360 mm Wet weight (including full oil and fuel tank) 75 kg Fuel tank capacity 5.0 L Oil tank capacity 0.5 L
