The Yamaha YZ 85LW motorcycle specifications include a 84.7 cc (5.17 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 71 kg (156.5 lb).
Key specifications
The 2010 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Yamaha YZ 85LW compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Yamaha models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Yamaha database average.
About 85% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 9th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 62% lighter than the Yamaha database average. Around the 1st percentile across Yamaha models.
About 9% taller than the Yamaha database average. Around the 87th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 62% smaller than the Yamaha database average. Around the 8th percentile across Yamaha models.
Yamaha database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Yamaha specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
85 cc — larger displacement than about 9% of Yamaha models.
71 kg — heavier than about 1% of Yamaha models, or lighter than about 99%.
864 mm — taller than about 87% of Yamaha models.
5 L — larger than about 8% of Yamaha fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Yamaha average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Yamaha models where that dimension is available.
1,818
2,082
13% below average.
758
823
8% below average.
1,161
1,172
Close to average.
1,255
1,416
11% below average.
864
793
9% above average.
351
181
94% above average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 70/0-M17 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 90/0-M14 |
| Engine oil capacity | 0.60 L (0.63 US qt) |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 0.99:1 (Square) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Single cylinder, two-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 84.7 cc (5.17 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke | 47.5 x 47.8 mm (1.9 x 1.9 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 8.2:1 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Keihin PWK28/1 |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Starter | Kick |
| Lubrication | Premix |
| Oil capacity | 0.60 L (0.63 US qt) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet, multiple-disc coil spring |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Semi-double cradle |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | Telescopic forks |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm (link suspension) |
| Front wheel travel | 275 mm (10.8 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 282 mm (11.1 inches) |
| Trail | 106 mm (4.2 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 70/0-M17 |
| Rear tire | 90/0-M14 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 71 kg (156.5 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 864 mm (34.0 inches) |
| Overall length | 1,818 mm (71.6 inches) |
| Overall width | 758 mm (29.8 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,161 mm (45.7 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,255 mm (49.4 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 351 mm (13.8 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 5.00 L (1.32 US gal) |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Racing blue |
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Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Yamaha models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Yamaha information before relying on them. Visit the official Yamaha website.