Suzuki RM85 (RM85L): review, history, specs

Class: motocross

Production: 2002-2024

Models
Suzuki RM85 2002-2024 (North America, Europe, Australia, Japan)	Suzuki RM85L 2003-2024 (North America, Europe, Australia, Japan)
Suzuki RM85	Suzuki RM85L

History

History
Year	Country	Name / Frame / Engine
2002	North America, Europe, Australia, Japan	Name: Suzuki RM85 Code: RM85K2
2003	North America, Europe, Australia, Japan	Name: Suzuki RM85 / RM85L Code: RM85K3 / RM85LK3
2004	North America, Europe, Australia, Japan	Name: Suzuki RM85 / RM85L Code: RM85K4 / RM85LK4
2005	North America, Europe, Australia, Japan	Name: Suzuki RM85 / RM85L Code: RM85K5 / RM85LK5
2006	North America, Europe, Australia, Japan	Name: Suzuki RM85 / RM85L Code: RM85K6 / RM85LK6
2007	North America, Europe, Australia, Japan	Name: Suzuki RM85 / RM85L Code: RM85K7 / RM85LK7
2008	North America, Europe, Australia, Japan	Name: Suzuki RM85 / RM85L Code: RM85K8 / RM85LK8
2009	North America, Europe, Australia, Japan	Name: Suzuki RM85 / RM85L Code: RM85K9 / RM85LK9
2010	North America, Europe, Australia, Japan	Name: Suzuki RM85 / RM85L Code: RM85L0 / RM85LL0
2012	North America, Europe, Australia, Japan	Name: Suzuki RM85 / RM85L Code: RM85L2 / RM85LL2
2015	North America, Europe, Australia, Japan	Name: Suzuki RM85 / RM85L Code: RM85L5 / RM85LL5
2016	North America, Australia, Japan	Name: Suzuki RM85 / RM85L Code: RM85L6 / RM85LL6
2017	North America, Australia, Japan	Name: Suzuki RM85 / RM85L Code: RM85L7 / RM85LL7
2018	North America, Australia, Japan	Name: Suzuki RM85 / RM85L Code: RM85L8 / RM85LL8
2019	North America, Australia, Japan	Name: Suzuki RM85 / RM85L Code: RM85L9 / RM85LL9
2020	North America, Australia, Japan	Name: Suzuki RM85 / RM85L Code: RM85M0 / RM85LM0
2021	North America, Australia, Japan	Name: Suzuki RM85 / RM85L Code: RM85M1 / RM85LM1
2022	North America, Australia, Japan	Name: Suzuki RM85 Code: RM85M2 / RM85LM2
2023	North America, Australia, Japan	Name: Suzuki RM85 Code: RM85M3 / RM85LM3
2024	North America, Australia, Japan	Name: Suzuki RM85 Code: RM85M4 / RM85LM4

Specifications

Suzuki RM85 (RM85L): specs.

Specifications
DIMENSIONS	Overall length	1805 mm / 71,1 in – RM85 1895 mm / 74,6 in – RM85L
	Overall width	735 mm / 28,9 in
	Overall height	1100 mm / 43,3 in – RM85 1165 mm / 45,9 in – RM85L
	Seat height	850 mm / 33,5 in – RM85 875 mm / 34,4 in – RM85L
	Wheelbase	1240 mm / 48,8 in – RM85 1280 mm / 50,4 in – RM85L
	Ground clearance	325 mm / 12,8 in – RM85 355 mm / 14,0 in – RM85L
	Dry weight	65 kg / 143 lbs – RM85 69 kg / 152 lbs – RM85L
	Curb (wet) weight
FRAME	Type	Semi double-cradle (steel)
	Front suspension, travel	37 mm inverted telescopic fork (fully adjustable), 275 mm / 10,8 in
	Rear suspension, travel	Swingarm with mono-shock (adjustable compression and rebound damping), 277 mm / 10,9 in
	Front tire size	70/100-17 40M – RM85 70/100-19 42M – RM85L
	Rear tire size	90/100-14 49M – RM85 90/100-16 52M – RM85L
	Front brake	Single disc, 220 mm, 2-piston caliper
	Rear brake	Single disc, 200 mm, 1-piston caliper
	Fuel capacity	5,0 l / 1,3 US gal
	Trail	87 mm / 3,4 in – RM85 85 mm / 3,3 in – RM85L
	Fuel economy / consumption
ENGINE	Type	Water-cooled 2-stroke
	Cylinder arrangement	Single cylinder
	Bore & Stroke	48,0 x 46,8 mm
	Displacement	84,7 cm³ (5,2 cu-in)
	Compression ratio	9.5:1 (ex valve open) 10.9:1 (ex valve close)
	Valve train	Piston reed valve
	Max. power	~28,0 hp (20,6 kW)
	Max. torque
	Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph)
	Top speed
CARBURETION SYSTEM	Type	Carburetor, 1x Keihin PE28
CARBURETION SYSTEM	ID
DRIVE TRAIN	Clutch	Wet, multi-plate, cable operated
	Transmission	6-speed constant mesh
	Final drive	Chain
	Primary reduction	3.444
	Final reduction	3.357
	Gear ratio I II III IV V VI	2.545 1.933 1.571 1.333 1.166 1.045
ELECTRICAL	Ignition	CDI
	Alternator
	Battery capacity