VOLUME 59 ISSUE 11 MARCH 15, 2022 P127
the choice for those competing in the Super-
mini class, which allows bigger wheels and
up to 112cc's of displacement. Yes, kids have
it good these days, and whether yours is the
next best thing in the racing world or just en-
joys riding with the family, the newest genera-
tion YZ85 is sure to be on their wish list.
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SPECIFICATIONS
2022 YAMAHA YZ85 ($4799) / YZ85LW ($4999)
ENGINE TYPE
2-stroke, single-cylinder, YPVS, reed-
valve-inducted
COOLING SYSTEM
Liquid
DISPLACEMENT
85cc
BORE X STROKE
47.5 x 47.8mm
COMPRESSION RATIO
8.2 - 9.6:1
STARTING SYSTEM
Kickstart
FUELING
Hitachi Astemo Keihin PWK28
carburetor
TRANSMISSION
6-speed; multiplate wet clutch
FRONT SUSPENSION
Inverted fork; fully adjustable
REAR SUSPENSION
Single shock; fully adjustable
FRONT-WHEEL TRAVEL
10.8 in.
REAR-WHEEL TRAVEL
11.1 in / 11.3
FRONT WHEEL
17 in. / 19 in.
REAR WHEEL
14 in. / 16 in.
FRONT TIRE
Dunlop Geomax MX3SF
REAR TIRE
Dunlop Geomax MX3S
FRONT BRAKE
Hydraulic disc, 220mm
REAR BRAKE
Hydraulic disc, 190mm
WHEELBASE
49.4 in / 50.6 in.
RAKE
26.3° / 26°
SEAT HEIGHT
33.1 in. / 34.8 in.
GROUND CLEARANCE
12.6 in. / 14.2 in.
FUEL CAPACITY
1.3 gal.
WEIGHT (CURB, CLAIMED)
161 lbs. / 165 lbs.
COLOR
Team Yamaha Blue
Taller riders will prefer the
"big-wheel" YZ85 with the 17-
and 19-inch wheel combo.
