Yamaha YZ85 2026 vs. Kawasaki KX 85 II 2025

Technical Specifications Yamaha YZ85 2026 compared to Kawasaki KX 85 II 2025

Yamaha YZ85 2026

Kawasaki KX 85 II 2025

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Yamaha YZ85 2026

Kawasaki KX 85 II 2025

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	47.5 mm	Bore	48.5 mm
Stroke	Stroke	47.8 mm	Stroke	45.8 mm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	8.2	Compression Ratio	10.9
Fuel system	Fuel system	Carburator	Fuel system	Carburator
Starter	Starter	Kick	Starter	Kick
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Ignition	Ignition	CDI	Ignition	CDI, Digital
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	1	Cylinders	1
Strokes	Strokes	2-Stroke	Strokes	2-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Lubrication	Lubrication	Mixed	Lubrication	Mixed
Displacement	Displacement	85 ccm	Displacement	84 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	36 mm	Diameter	36 mm
Travel	Travel	275 mm	Travel	275 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock mount	Shock mount	Deflection	Shock mount	Uni Trak
Travel	Travel	287 mm	Travel	275 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Perimeter
Trail	Trail	99 mm	Trail	108 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Single disk
Diameter	Diameter	220 mm	Diameter	220 mm
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Double piston
Technology	Technology	Wave	Technology	Petal

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	190 mm	Diameter	184 mm
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	70 mm	Front tyre width	70 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	100 %	Front tyre height	100 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	90 mm	Rear tyre width	90 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	100 %	Rear tyre height	100 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch
Length	Length	1,895 mm	Length	1,920 mm
Width	Width	760 mm	Width	765 mm
Height	Height	1,175 mm	Height	1,150 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,285 mm	Wheelbase	1,310 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	885 mm	Seat Height	870 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	5 l