The Suzuki RM85 motorcycle specifications include a 84.7 cc (5.17 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 65 kg (143.3 lb).
Key specifications
2008-2023Model years
85 ccDisplacement
65 kgDry weight
850 mmSeat height
5 LFuel tank
1,240 mmWheelbase
325 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
2008200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Year-specific specification changes
The 2008 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
Engine type
2013Single cylinder, four-stroke
Front brakes
20202023Single disc. Twin-piston caliper
Front suspension
20092015Telescopic, pneumatic/coil spring, oil damped
20162018Showa inverted fork, pneumatic/coil spring, oil damped
2019Telescopi fork
2020Showa 37mm inverted-style fork
20212023Telescopic, pneumatic/coil spring, oil damped
Front tire
201070/0-M17
2011201270/100-17
2013201470/100-M,17
2015202370/100-17
Fuel system
2009Carburettor
2010Carburettor. KEIHIN PE28
20112012Carburettor. KEIHIN PE28, single
2013Carburettor
20142023Carburettor. Keihin™ PE28
Rear suspension
20092018Link type, coil spring, oil damped
20192023Link type, coil spring, oil damped, adjustable spring preload
Rear tire
2009201090/90-M14
2011201290/100-14
2013201490/100-M,14
2015202390/100-14
Ignition
20092010Electronic
2011Electronic ignition
2013Electronic ignition
20142018digital CD
2019Electric CDI
2020Digital CDI mapping
Lubrication
20092010Fuel/oil premixture of 30 : 1
20122018Fuel/oil premixture of 30:1
Overall height
201320181,240 mm (48.8 inches)
Overall length
200920231,805 mm (71.1 inches)
How the Suzuki RM85 compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Suzuki models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Suzuki database average.
Displacement85 cc
Low 67 ccAverage 609 ccHigh 1,783 cc
About 86% lower than the Suzuki database average. Around the 4th percentile across Suzuki models.
Seat height850 mm
Low 650 mmAverage 786 mmHigh 955 mm
About 8% taller than the Suzuki database average. Around the 88th percentile across Suzuki models.
Fuel capacity5 L
Low 3.5 LAverage 14.2 LHigh 22 L
About 65% smaller than the Suzuki database average. Around the 8th percentile across Suzuki models.
This model Suzuki database average
Mechanical overview
Engine layout snapshot
Single cylinder, two-stroke • 85 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot
Wheelbase 1,240 mmSeat 850 mmClearance 325 mm
6-speed • Chain (final drive) • 70/90-M17 front / 90/90-MM 19 rear
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size |
70/90-M17 |
| Rear tire size |
90/90-MM 19 |
| Bore/stroke ratio |
1.03:1 (Square) |
Model information
| Category |
Cross / motocross |
Engine specifications
| Engine type |
Single cylinder, two-stroke |
| Displacement |
84.7 cc (5.17 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke |
48.0 x 46.8 mm (1.9 x 1.8 inches) |
| Compression ratio |
9.5:1 |
| Cooling system |
Liquid |
| Fuel system |
Carburettor. KeihinT PE28 |
| Ignition |
CDI |
| Lubrication |
Premix |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox |
6-speed |
| Final drive |
Chain (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Front suspension |
Inverted, cartridge-type, 20-way adjustable compression and fully-adjustable rebound damping, 10.8 inches of travel. |
| Rear suspension |
Link-type, fully-adjustable spring preload, and 4-way compression and 16-way rebound damping, 10.9 inches of travel. |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes |
Single disc |
| Rear brakes |
Single disc |
| Front tire |
70/90-M17 |
| Rear tire |
90/90-MM 19 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight |
65 kg (143.3 lb) |
| Seat height |
850 mm (33.5 inches) |
| Overall length |
2,145 mm (84.4 inches) |
| Overall width |
735 mm (28.9 inches) |
| Overall height |
1,100 mm (43.3 inches) |
| Wheelbase |
1,240 mm (48.8 inches) |
| Ground clearance |
325 mm (12.8 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity |
5.00 L (1.32 US gal) |
Other specifications
| Color options |
Yellow |
| Price as new |
US$ 3099. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
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 Suzuki models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Suzuki information before relying on them. Visit the official Suzuki website.