VOLUME 59 ISSUE 11 MARCH 15, 2022 P125
test rider. The forks are, in fact,
the same on both bikes, with the
LW having the forks further down
in the clamps to better accom-
modate the larger wheel size.
Both 85s also come equipped
with two bar mount positions
to better suit taller or growing
riders. It's also worth noting the
LW comes with the same 85cc
engine as the standard model.
The bigger of the two YZ85s
was our team's preferred choice.
Charging down the hills at Glen
Helen felt easier with the big-
ger wheels as they rolled better
over chop and braking bumps.
(Top) Two
wheel-size ("big"
and standard)
options are
still available.
(Bottom) The
little two-stroke
YPVS 85cc
motor still rips.
