Comparison of Kawasaki KX85-II Monster Energy and Yamaha YZ85LW 2015 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Yamaha YZ85LW 2015 × |  Kawasaki KX85-II Monster Energy × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2015 | 2012 |
| Make | Yamaha | Kawasaki |
| Model | Yamaha YZ85LW | Kawasaki KX85-II Monster Energy |
| Category | Cross / motocross | Cross / motocross |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Single cylinder, two-stroke | Single cylinder, two-stroke |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Keihin PWK 28 | Carburettor. Keihin PWK28. Reed valve. |
| Engine details | Reed valve | - |
| Displacement (cm³) | 85 | 84 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | - |
| Bore (mm) | 47.5 | 48.5 |
| Stroke (mm) | 47.8 | 45.8 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Fuel control | - | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Driveline | Constant Mesh | - |
| Ignition | CDI | Digital CDI |
| Lubrication system | Premix | - |
| Compression | 8.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Exhaust system | - | Pro Circuit Exhaust |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Upside-down telescopic fork | 36 mm upside-down telescopic fork, with 16-way compression damping |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm (link suspension) | UNI-TRAK single shock system with 4 position compression and 20 position damping adjustment plus adjustable spring preload/ 10.8 in. |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 190 | 184 |
| Frame type | Aluminium. Semi double cradle. | Perimeter, high-tensile steel |
| Front tyre | 70/100-19 | 70/100-19 |
| Rear tyre | 90/100-16 | 90/100-16 |
| Wheels | Wire spoked | - |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 274 | 275 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 282 | 275 |
| Trail (mm) | 106 | 103 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 27 | 27 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | - | Kick |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,286 | 1,290 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 73 | 71 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,161 | 1,105 |
| Overall length (mm) | 1,903 | 1,910 |
| Overall width (mm) | 757 | 735 |
| Seat height (mm) | 904 | 870 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 393 | 340 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 5 | 5.5 |
| Oil capacity (l) | 0.5 | - |
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