| Attribute | Kawasaki KX 85 II × | Yamaha YZ85 LW 2008 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2019 | 2008 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Yamaha |
| Model | Kawasaki KX 85 II | Yamaha YZ85 LW |
| Category | Cross / motocross | Enduro / offroad |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Single cylinder, two-stroke | Single cylinder, two-stroke |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Keihin PWX20 | Carburettor. Keihin PWK28/1 |
| Displacement (cm³) | 84.6 | 84.7 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | - | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | - | 11.7 |
| Bore (mm) | 48.5 | 47.5 |
| Stroke (mm) | 45.8 | 47.8 |
| Ignition | Digital | CDI |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc, manual | Wet, multiple-disc coil spring |
| Lubrication system | - | Premix |
| Compression | 10.9:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Inverted telescopic fork | Telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with adjustable spring preload, 24-way compression and 21-way rebound | Swingarm (link suspension) |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 184 | 190 |
| Frame type | Perimeter, aluminium | Semi-double cradle |
| Front tyre | 70/100-19 | 70/70-M17 |
| Rear tyre | 90/100-16 | 90/70-M14 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | - | 110 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 275 | 95 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Kick | Kick |
| Color options |
| - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,310 | 1,255 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 77 | - |
| Dry weight (kg) | - | 66 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,150 | 1,161 |
| Overall length (mm) | 1,920 | 1,818 |
| Overall width (mm) | 765 | 758 |
| Seat height (mm) | 870 | 864 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 330 | 351 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 5 | 5 |