| Attribute | Yamaha YZ 85 2006 × | Kawasaki KX85 2007 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2006 | 2007 |
| Make | Yamaha | Kawasaki |
| Model | Yamaha YZ 85 | Kawasaki KX85 |
| Category | Minibike, cross | Cross / motocross |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Single cylinder, two-stroke | Single cylinder, two-stroke |
| Fuel system | - | Carburettor. Keihin PWK28 |
| Displacement (cm³) | 84.7 | 84 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Bore (mm) | 47.5 | 48.5 |
| Stroke (mm) | 47.8 | 45.8 |
| Gearbox | - | 6-speed |
| Ignition | - | Digital CDI |
| Compression | 8.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork | 36mm inverted telescopic cartridge fork with 18-way compression damping / 10.8 in. |
| Rear suspension | Swinging arm (monocross) | UNI-TRAK® single-shock system with 4-way compression and 16-way rebound damping, plus adjustable spring preload / 10.8 in. |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 146 | 240 |
| Frame type | - | High-tensile steel perimeter design with subframe member |
| Front tyre | 70/100-17 | 70/90-x17 |
| Rear tyre | 90/100-14 | 90/90-x14 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | - | 27 |
| Other | ||
| Color options | - |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,255 | 1,255 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 66 | 65 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,161 | 1,054 |
| Overall length (mm) | 1,818 | 1,821 |
| Overall width (mm) | 758 | 734 |
| Seat height (mm) | 864 | 841 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 351 | 340 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | - | 5.67 |