Yamaha YZ85 (YZ85 LW): review, history, specs
Class: motocross
Production: 2002+
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| Yamaha YZ85
(All markets) 2002-2018 |
Yamaha YZ85
(All markets) 2019-2021 |
Yamaha YZ85 LW (Large Wheel)
(All markets) 2002-2018 |
Yamaha YZ85 LW (Large Wheel)
(All markets) 2019-2021 |
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| Yamaha YZ85
(All markets) 2022+ |
Yamaha YZ85 LW (Large Wheel)
(All markets) 2022+ |
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History
| History | ||
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| Year | Country | Name / Frame / Engine |
| 2002 | All markets | Name: Yamaha YZ85; Yamaha YZ85LW
Code: YZ85P (USA), 5PA1, 5PA3; 5SH1, 5SH3 |
| 2003 | All markets | Name: Yamaha YZ85; Yamaha YZ85LW
Code: YZ85R (USA), 5PA4, 5PA6; 5SH4, 5SH6 |
| 2004 | All markets | Name: Yamaha YZ85; Yamaha YZ85LW
Code: YZ85S (USA), 5PA7, 5PA9; 5SH7, 5SH9 |
| 2005 | All markets | Name: Yamaha YZ85; Yamaha YZ85LW
Code: YZ85T (USA), 5PAA, 5PAC; 5SHA, 5SHC |
| 2006 | All markets | Name: Yamaha YZ85; Yamaha YZ85LW
Code: YZ85V (USA), 5PAD, 5PAF; 5SHD, 5SHF |
| 2007 | All markets | Name: Yamaha YZ85; Yamaha YZ85LW
Code: YZ85W1 (USA), 5PAG, 5PAJ; 5SHG, 5SHJ |
| 2008 | All markets | Name: Yamaha YZ85; Yamaha YZ85LW
Code: YZ85X (USA), 5PAK, 5PAM; 5SHK, 5SHM |
| 2009 | All markets | Name: Yamaha YZ85; Yamaha YZ85LW
Code: YZ85Y (USA), 5PAN, 5PAR; 5SHN, 5SHR |
| 2010 | All markets | Name: Yamaha YZ85; Yamaha YZ85LW
Code: YZ85Z (USA), 5PAS, 5PAU; 5SHS, 5SHU |
| 2011 | All markets | Name: Yamaha YZ85; Yamaha YZ85LW
Code: YZ85A (USA), 5PAV, 5PAX; 5SHV, 5SHX |
| 2012 | All markets | Name: Yamaha YZ85; Yamaha YZ85LW
Code: YZ85B (USA), 1SN1, 1SN3; 1SP1, 1SP3 |
| 2013 | All markets | Name: Yamaha YZ85; Yamaha YZ85LW
Code: YZ85D (USA), 1SN4, 1SN6; 1SP4, 1SP6 |
| 2014 | All markets | Name: Yamaha YZ85; Yamaha YZ85LW
Code: YZ85E (USA), 1SN7, 1SN9; 1SP7, 1SP9 |
| 2015 | All markets | Name: Yamaha YZ85; Yamaha YZ85LW
Code: YZ85F (USA), 1SNA, 1SNC; 1SPA, 1SPC |
| 2016 | All markets | Name: Yamaha YZ85; Yamaha YZ85LW
Code: YZ85G (USA), 1SND, 1SNF; 1SPD, 1SPF |
| 2017 | All markets | Name: Yamaha YZ85; Yamaha YZ85LW
Code: YZ85H (USA), 1SNG, 1SNJ; 1SPG, 1SPJ |
| 2018 | All markets | Name: Yamaha YZ85; Yamaha YZ85LW
Code: YZ85J (USA), 1SNK, 1SNM; 1SPK, 1SPM |
| 2019 | All markets | Name: Yamaha YZ85; Yamaha YZ85LW
Code: YZ85K (USA) |
| 2020 | All markets | Name: Yamaha YZ85; Yamaha YZ85LW |
| 2021 | All markets | Name: Yamaha YZ85; Yamaha YZ85LW |
| 2022 | All markets | Name: Yamaha YZ85; Yamaha YZ85LW |
| 2023 | All markets | Name: Yamaha YZ85; Yamaha YZ85LW |
| 2024 | All markets | Name: Yamaha YZ85; Yamaha YZ85LW |
Specifications
Yamaha YZ85 (YZ85 LW): specs.
| Specifications | ||
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| DIMENSIONS | Overall length | 1821 mm / 71,7 in – YZ85
1903 mm / 74,9 in – YZ85 LW (2002-2014) 1899 mm / 74,7 in – YZ85 LW (2015-2018) 1895 mm / 74,6 in – YZ85 LW (2019+) |
| Overall width | 758 mm / 29,8 in – YZ85, YZ85 LW (2002-2018)
760 mm / 29,9 in – YZ85 LW (2019+) | |
| Overall height | 1161 mm / 45,7 in – YZ85 (2002-2014)
1126 mm / 44,3 in – YZ85 (2015-2018) 1145 mm / 45,1 in – YZ85 (2019-2021) 1205 mm / 47,4 in – YZ85 LW (2002-2014) 1156 mm / 45,5 in – YZ85 LW (2015-2018) 1175 mm / 46,2 in – YZ85 LW (2019-2021) 1135 mm / 44,7 in – YZ85 (2022+) 1176 mm / 46,3 in – YZ85 LW (2022+) | |
| Seat height | 864 mm / 34,0 in – YZ85 (2002-2014)
840 mm / 33,1 in – YZ85 (2015+) 904 mm / 35,6 in – YZ85 LW (2002-2014) 873 mm / 34,4 in – YZ85 LW (2015-2018) 870 mm / 34,2 in – YZ85 LW (2019-2021) 884 mm / 34,8 in – YZ85 LW (2022+) | |
| Wheelbase | 1258 mm / 49,5 in – YZ85 (2002-2014)
1257 mm / 49,5 in – YZ85 (2015-2018) 1255 mm / 49,4 in – YZ85 (2019+) 1285 mm / 50,6 in – YZ85 LW | |
| Ground clearance | 351 mm / 13,8 in – YZ85 (2002-2014)
330 mm / 13,0 in – YZ85 (2015-2021) 320 mm / 12,6 in – YZ85 (2022+) 393 mm / 15,5 in – YZ85 LW (2002-2014) 360 mm / 14,2 in – YZ85 LW (2015+) | |
| Dry weight | ||
| Curb (wet) weight | 71 kg / 156 lbs – YZ85 (2002-2018)
73 kg / 161 lbs – YZ85 (2019+), YZ85 LW (2002-2018) 75 kg / 165 lbs – YZ85 LW (2019+) | |
| FRAME | Type | Semi double cradle (steel) |
| Front suspension, travel | 36 mm inverted telescopic fork (fully adjustable), 275 mm / 10,8 in | |
| Rear suspension, travel | Swingarm with mono-shock (fully adjustable), 282 mm /11,1 in – YZ85
Swingarm with mono-shock (fully adjustable), 287 mm /11,3 in – YZ85 LW | |
| Front tire size | 70/100-17 40M – YZ85
70/100-19 42M – YZ85 LW | |
| Rear tire size | 90/100-14 49M – YZ85
90/100-16 52M – YZ85 LW | |
| Front brake | Single disc, 220 mm, 2-piston caliper | |
| Rear brake | Single disc, 190 mm, 1-piston caliper | |
| Fuel capacity | 5,0 l / 1,3 US gal | |
| Trail | 88 mm / 3,5 in – YZ85
106 mm / 4,2 in – YZ85 LW (2002-2014) 99 mm / 3,9 in – YZ85 LW (2015+) | |
| Fuel economy / consumption | ||
| ENGINE | Type | Liquid-cooled 2-stroke |
| Cylinder arrangement | Single cylinder | |
| Bore & Stroke | 47,5 x 47,8 mm | |
| Displacement | 84,7 cm³ (2,86 cu in) | |
| Compression ratio | 8.2~9.6:1 | |
| Valve train | reed-valve inducted (YPVS) | |
| Max. power | 29,0 hp (21,3 kW) / 12000 rpm | |
| Max. torque | 17,3 Nm (1,7 kg-m) / 10500 rpm | |
| Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) | ||
| Top speed | ||
| CARBURETION SYSTEM | Type | Carburetor, 1x Keihin PWK28 |
| ID | ||
| DRIVE TRAIN | Clutch | Wet, multi-plate, cable operated |
| Transmission | 6-speed | |
| Final drive | Chain | |
| Primary reduction | 3.611 | |
| Final reduction | ||
| Gear ratio
I II III IV V VI |
1.881 1.529 1.294 1.130 1.000 | |
| ELECTRICAL | Ignition | CDI |
| Alternator | A.C. magneto | |
| Battery capacity | ||
Images
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Videos
Yamaha YZ85 (YZ85 LW): video.
Manuals
Yamaha YZ85 (YZ85 LW): manuals, parts, microfiches.