Editing Yamaha YZ85

{{Motorcycle
|name             = Yamaha YZ85
|photo= 2006-Yamaha-YZ85.jpg
|aka              = YZ 85 LW, YZ85 LW, YZ 85LW, YZ85LW, YZ 85
|manufacturer     = Yamaha
|parent_company   =
|production       = 2002 - 2019
|model_year       =
|predecessor      = [[Yamaha YZ80]]
|successor        =
|class            = Motocross
|engine           = 85cc single cylinder, two-stroke
|bore_stroke      = 47.5mm x 47.8mm
|compression      = 8.1:1
|top_speed        =61 mph
|power            =
|torque           = 11.8 ft/lbs (16.0 Nm) @ 10500RPM
|ignition         = cdi
|spark_plug       = {{sparkplug|NGK BR10EG}} '00-08
|battery          = 
|transmission     = Gear box: 6-speed <br>
Final Drive: [[chain]] <br>
Clutch: wet multi-disc <br>

|frame            =
|suspension       =Front: inverted fork <br>
Rear: single shock
|brakes           =Front: single disc. hydraulic. <br>Rear: single disc. hydraulic.
|front_tire       = {{tire|70/100-17}} 
|rear_tire   	  = {{tire|90/100-14}} 
|rake_trail       =
|wheelbase        = 49.41 inches (1255 mm)
|length           = 71.69 inches (1821 mm)
|width            = 29.88 inches (759 mm)
|height           = 45.12 inches (1146 mm)
|seat_height      = 33.11 inches (841 mm)
|dry_weight       = 145.51 pounds (66.0 Kg)
|wet_weight       = 73.0 kg
|fuel_capacity    = 1.3 Gallon (4.92 Liters)
|oil_capacity     =
|recommended_oil= Yamalube 10w-40
|fuel_consumption =
|turning_radius   =
|related          = [[Yamaha YZ50]]<br />[[Yamaha YZ60]]<br />[[Yamaha YZ80]]<br />[[Yamaha YZ85]]<br />[[Yamaha YZ100]]<br />[[Yamaha YZ125]]<br />[[Yamaha YZ250]]<br />[[Yamaha YZ400]]<br />[[Yamaha YZ465]]<br />[[Yamaha YZ490]]
|competition      = [[Kawasaki KX85]]<br /> [[Honda CR85]]<br /> [[Suzuki RM85]]
|manuals          = [[:File:2003 Yamaha YZ85 (RLC) (LWR) Owners Service Manual.pdf|2003 Yamaha YZ85 (RLC) (LWR) Owners Service Manual]]<br />
[[:File:2004 Yamaha YZ85 Owners Service Manual.pdf|2004 Yamaha YZ85 Owners Service Manual]]<br />
[[:File:2005 Yamaha YZ85 Owners Service Manual.pdf|2005 Yamaha YZ85 Owners Service Manual]]<br />
[[:File:2006 Yamaha YZ85 Owners Service Manual.pdf|2006 Yamaha YZ85 Owners Service Manual]]<br />
[[:File:2007 Yamaha YZ85 Owners Service Manual.pdf|2007 Yamaha YZ85 Owners Service Manual]]<br />
[[:File:2010 Yamaha YZ85 Owners Manual.pdf|2010 Yamaha YZ85 Owners Manual]]<br />
[[:File:2012 Yamaha YZ85 Owners Manual.pdf|2012 Yamaha YZ85 Owners Manual]]
|final_drive= {{chain|x428}} ‘02-19<ref name="wps_street_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 Western Power Sports Catalog|publisher=[https://www.wps-inc.com/catalogs Western Power Sports]|date=2019}}</ref>
}}

The '''[[Yamaha]] YZ85''' was a single cylinder, two-stroke Trial [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Yamaha]] between 2002 and 2019. Max [[torque]] was 11.8 ft/lbs (16.0 Nm) @ 10,500 RPM.  

==Overview==
[[Yamaha]] launched the first YZ85 in 2001 as a 2002 model with the purpose of completing the YZ range of [[motocross]] machines. Their purpose was soon achieved as the bike quickly became one of the most popular “big” toys between riders who begin experiencing their first bumps and corners.

The tradition of Yamaha dirt bikes began way back in 1851 with the birth of Torakusu Yamaha, who founded the Nippon Gakki Company in 1888. Although the company only produced musical instruments, after the Second World War, the company President Gen-ichi Kawakami decided to make use of a production line and tooling that had previously been used to produce aircraft propellers to produce what was the forerunner of the Yamaha [[dirt bikes]] produced today. But from propellers to real dirt bikes it was a long way and after the company then separated from Nippon Gakki Co. and became Yamaha Motor Company, the real story began and the first dirt bikes like the [[Yamaha YZ250|YZ250]] (1975) and [[Yamaha YZ400F|YZ400F]] (1998) started to exit the production line and being shipped around the world.

The model that we are referring to is not that old, being first produced in 2002 but I made this brief history to understand where Yamaha’s legacy comes from.

Yamaha YZ85 was first produced in 2002 and it continued being produced without important changes. The bike changed decals and that’s pretty much all concerning its evolution.

==Competition==
Although the bike is very powerful developing more horsepower than expected, the other [[:Category:Japanese motorcycles|Japanese motorcycle manufacturers]] didn’t stay behind as they know how important is for a rider to maintain a certain line during its riding years and they have to be impressed right from the start. In order to obtain a certain clientele, [[Honda]] produces [[Honda CR85R|CR85R]] (probably the biggest competitor for Yamaha), [[Suzuki]]  entered the scene with its [[Suzuki RM85|RM85]] (a cheaper motorcycle with much to offer) and [[Kawasaki]] presented us [[Kawasaki KX85|KX85]] (an even cheaper bike with as much to offer as the Suzuki).


==Engine==
The engine was a [[liquid cooled]] single cylinder, two-stroke. A 47.5mm [[bore]] x 47.8mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 85.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a double overhead cams/twin [[cam]] (dohc).  

==Drive==
The bike has a 6-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet multi-disc.  

==Chassis==
It came with a 70/100-17 front [[tire]] and a 90/100-14 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc. hydraulic. in the front and a single disc. hydraulic. in the rear. The front suspension was a  inverted fork while the rear was equipped with a single shock. The YZ85 was fitted with a 1.3 Gallon (4.92 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 145.51 pounds (66.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 49.41 inches (1255 mm) long.  



==2003 Yamaha YZ 85==
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Yamaha's mini bike game is strong, thanks to the brand's continual investment in two-strokes and a broad playbike lineup that is both beginner friendly and extremely dependable. Yamaha YZ85 was first produced in 2002 and it continued being produced without important changes. The bike changed decals and that’s pretty much all concerning its evolution

If it has YZ in the name, then we're dealing with real racing bikes, and by all means, the 2002 YZ85 is one of them. A race-bred machine engineered for the youngest of riders, but derived from the top-drawer big-bore off-road bikes, the 2002 YZ85 packs an 85cc liquid-cooled 2-stroke engine, mounted in a racing-minded frame and rolling with premium Kayaba suspensions.

It may be a diminutive bike, but this one is literally loaded with first-class parts and technology, and you'd be surprised to see what it can do in the hands of the skilled young rider.


==2006 Yamaha YZ85==
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A full-out competition bike, even though a scaled-down one, the 2005 YZ85 is the perfect entry-point in dirt racing for youngsters. Sporting the same careful craftsmanship like any other YZ machine out there, this diminutive one packs  36mm inverted forks, a 6-speed gearbox and liquid-cooling for the single-cylinder engine.

This light bike also comes with a dual stage washable foam air filter, easily detachable rear subframe, adjustable Kayaba suspensions and a DID chain. The cleated brake lever and folding shifter add even more precision to the foot controls for enhanced performance.


==2007 Yamaha YZ85==
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2-stroke engines are strong pullers, even in the small-displacement class. The 2007 MY YZ85 is the best proof that a small bike can pack a huge amount of fun and effortlessly become a winner's bike in motocross competitions for youngsters. The bike comes with premium adjustable Kayaba front suspension and a matching piggyback monoshock in the rear section.

Add in stainless steel rotors, wide foot controls, updated graphics and a rugged chain guard to prevent the chain from derailing even when the going gets very tough, as well as more features derived from the bigger bikes aimed at getting the young riders acquainted to off-road motorcycling.


==2008 Yamaha YZ85==
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The YZ85 is the smallest member of the 2008 MY competition bikes family, and it represents an excellent entry-point machine for the youngest riders. It is in fact a downscaled version of the bigger YZ bikes, and packs plenty of works-grade technology for consistent performance.

The 2-stroke 85cc liquid-cooled single is mated to a 6-speed manual transmission for an excellent spread of power and torque, and special-design parts allow easy servicing and maintenance. The 2008 model year also brings in updated graphics.




==2009 Yamaha YZ85==
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The 2009 MY YZ85 is the entry-level off-road competition bike, a machine engineered for the youngest of riders and allowing them to kickstart their future champ career. Not a bike for the beginning riders, the YZ85 arrives with a manual 6-speed gearbox and multiple YZ-derived components and is focused on solid performance out on the track.

Adjustable Kayaba suspensions, DID rims, steel rotors and premium Dunlop tires, they all speak of its competition-aimed nature.


==2010 Yamaha YZ85==
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The 2010 MY YZ85 brings the habitual miniature displacement grunt for the youngest of dirt racers, packing works-derived performance and dependability together into a bike which has bred countless generations of champions.

The YZ85 arrives with a 2-stroke single-cylinder engine loaded into a strong backbone steel frame, and rolling with adjustable Kayaba suspensions. A heavy-duty manual clutch serves the 6-speen transmission, and multiple race-derived components and technologies can be found in this small machine.


==2011 Yamaha YZ85==
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The 2011 MY YZ85 is the smallest member in Yamaha's racing bike family, a 2-stroke machine that's great for teaching kinds what competition really is. This means a manual 6-speed transmission, adjustable suspensions, a bulletproof liquid-cooled  engine and a tough-as-nails steel frame which can take a lot of beating.

Add in a bevy of other racing-grade components and technologies and you'll see why the YZ85 is not exactly your common beginner bike.


==2013 Yamaha YZ85==
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The 2013 Yamaha YZ85 is the best dirt bike for teenagers looking to get into motocross. But the YZ85 is far from being a toy: it's an 85cc single-cylinder bike that's ready to race. It sports a rigid and light chassis making the bike very manageable and well-balanced, with increased handling thanks to the  fully-adjustable suspension.

Despite its diminutive displacement, the YZ85 comes with a  6-speed gearbox and smooth shifting thanks to a clutch that has been designed to comply with the racing rigors.

The YZ85 comes with wide foot pegs,radiator shrouds and side panels for handy leverage on a variety of surfaces and fast cornering. The two-piece clutch cover and special-design airbox allow easy maintenance and the water pump impeller is now made of cast aluminum (vs. resin).

==2014 Yamaha YZ85==

The 2013 Yamaha YZ85 is a great way to introduce off-road riding to youngsters as it boasts an age-specific ergonomic design, provides an unintimidating feel and still packs in quite a punch to make the two-wheeled experience as thrilling as it gets. The displacement may seem small, but the 2-stroke engine delivers a lot of power to make riding the 2013 Yamaha YZ85 fun on any terrain, especially with the close-ratio 6-speed transmission.

Adjustable suspensions provide multiple setup options according to rider weight, terrain and riding style, offering a multitude of possibilities for both dirt track racing and weekend fun on the forest trails.


==2018 Yamaha YZ85==
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Yamaha's mini bike game is strong, thanks to the brand's continual investment in two-strokes and a broad playbike lineup that is both beginner friendly and extremely dependable. The 2018 YZ85 is a popular Yamaha mini model, coming stock with hydraulic disc front brakes, a 33.1-inch seat height, 157 wet lb of fun, and a 85cc engine.


==In Media==
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* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/dirt#yamaha-yz85 Dirt]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/50-cent-feat-prodigy-kidd-kidd-and-styles-p-chase#yamaha-yz85 50 Cent feat. Prodigy, Kidd Kidd and Styles P: Chase The Paper]


==See Also==
*[[Yamaha YZ50]]
*[[Yamaha YZ80]]
*[[Yamaha YZ125]]
*[[Yamaha YZ250]]
*[[Yamaha YZ400]]
*[[Yamaha YZ490]]

==References==
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