YZ85

This bike is ready to offer you the performance you need to reach the victorYZone. Yamaha’s YZ models are among the most successful two-strokes ever built, with many championships to their credit – and the YZ85 is built with the same advanced race technology found in the brand’s full-size motocross machines..

Take a look

  • slim bodywork
  • Ergonomic fuel tank and flat seat
  • Lightweight aluminum rear subframe
  • The aluminum swingarm
  • Liquid-cooled 85cc two-stroke engine with YPVS
  • High Efficiency Air Intake
  • KYB® fully adjustable 36mm inverted front forks
  • Monocross link type rear suspension
  • Discs with self-cleaning wave rotor

Victory: never given, always deserved.

Many professional riders today started their careers on the YZ85. You only have to take a look at everything this motorcycle has to offer to see why. Its high-output, liquid-cooled 85cc two-stroke engine is equipped with Yamaha’s competition-grade YPVS system for unmatched holeshot-winning acceleration. In addition, its adjustable suspensions have been designed to master the most demanding circuits.

The YZ85 also features a lightweight aluminum rear subframe and aluminum swingarm, large-diameter disc brakes and a high-efficiency intake, just like its bigger YZ125 sibling. For maximum control by the pilot it offers a flat seat, a narrow body and an ergonomic fuel tank. Plus, with an Icon Blue two-tone color scheme and matching new graphics, the YZ85 has everything to take you to the next level

Technical specifications

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, Multi-disc


Ignition system: CDI


Starting system: Kick


Drive system: Constant take, 6 speed


Final Drive: Chain


Carburetor: Keihin PWK28/1

Chassis: Semi-double crib


Pivot lead angle: 26° 00


Pivot advance: 99mm


Front suspension system: telescopic fork


Rear suspension system: Swing Arm, (Link Type Suspension)


Front Travel: 275 mm


Rear travel: 287 mm


Front brake: Hydraulic single disc, Ø220 mm


Rear brake: Single hydraulic disc, Ø190mm


Front tire: 70/100-19 42M with camera


Rear tire: 90/100-16 52M with camera

Total length: 1895mm


Total width: 760mm


Total height: 1175mm


Seat height: 885mm


Distance between axis: 1285mm


Minimum ground clearance: 360mm


Weight (including full oil tank and fuel tank): 75kg


Fuel tank capacity: 5.0L


Oil tank capacity: 0.5L