INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
4-3
4
EAU13182
Fuel tank cap To remove the fuel tank cap, turn it
counterclockwise, and then pull it off.
To install the fuel tank cap, insert it into
the tank opening, and then turn it clock-
wise.
WARNING
EWA11091
Make sure that the fuel tank cap is
properly closed after filling fuel.
Leaking fuel is a fire hazard.
EAU41833
Fuel This motorcycle has been designed to
use a premixed fuel of gasoline and 2-
stroke engine oil. Always mix the gaso-
line and oil in a clean container before
filling the fuel tank.NOTICE
ECA15601
Always use fresh gasoline, and fill
the fuel tank with a fresh mix just be-
fore riding. Do not use premixed fuel
that is more than a few hours old.Mixing gasoline and 2-stroke engine
oil
Pour 2-stroke engine oil into a clean
container, and then add gasoline. To
mix the fuel thoroughly, shake the con-
tainer from side to side.
NOTICE
ECA15590
Use only unleaded gasoline. The use
of leaded gasoline will cause severe
damage to internal engine parts,
such as the piston rings as well as to
the exhaust system.
1. Fuel tank cap
1. 2-stroke engine oil
2. Gasoline
3. ContainerRecommended fuel:
Premium unleaded gasoline only
Recommended 2-stroke engine oil:
See page 9-1.
Fuel tank capacity:
5.0 L (1.32 US gal, 1.10 Imp.gal)
Mixing ratios (gasoline to oil):
Break-in period: 15:1
After break-in: 30:1
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SPECIFICATIONS
9-1
9
Dimensions:Overall length:
YZ85 1818 mm (71.6 in)
(AUT)(BEL)(CHE)(DEU)(DNK)(ESP)(FIN)
(FRA)(GBR)(GRC)(IRL)(ITA)(NLD)(NOR)
(POL)(PRT)(SVN)(SWE)
YZ85 1821 mm (71.7 in) (ZAF)
YZ85LW 1903 mm (74.9 in)
YZ85LWZ 1903 mm (74.9 in)
YZ85Z 1818 mm (71.6 in)
Overall width:
758 mm (29.8 in)
Overall height:
YZ85 1161 mm (45.7 in)
YZ85LW 1205 mm (47.4 in)
YZ85LWZ 1205 mm (47.4 in)
YZ85Z 1161 mm (45.7 in)
Seat height:
YZ85 864 mm (34.0 in)
YZ85LW 904 mm (35.6 in)
YZ85LWZ 904 mm (35.6 in)
YZ85Z 864 mm (34.0 in)
Wheelbase:
YZ85 1255 mm (49.4 in)
(AUT)(BEL)(CHE)(DEU)(DNK)(ESP)(FIN)
(FRA)(GBR)(GRC)(IRL)(ITA)(NLD)(NOR)
(POL)(PRT)(SVN)(SWE)
YZ85 1258 mm (49.5 in) (ZAF)
YZ85LW 1286 mm (50.6 in)
YZ85LWZ 1286 mm (50.6 in)
YZ85Z 1255 mm (49.4 in)Ground clearance:
YZ85 351 mm (13.82 in)
YZ85LW 393 mm (15.47 in)
YZ85LWZ 393 mm (15.47 in)
YZ85Z 351 mm (13.82 in)
Weight:With oil and fuel:
YZ85 71.0 kg (157 lb)
YZ85LW 73.9 kg (163 lb)
YZ85LWZ 73.9 kg (163 lb)
YZ85Z 71.0 kg (157 lb)Engine:Engine type:
Liquid cooled 2-stroke
Cylinder arrangement:
Forward-inclined single cylinder
Displacement:
84 cm³
Bore × stroke:
47.5 × 47.8 mm (1.87 × 1.88 in)
Compression ratio:
8.20 :1
Starting system:
Kickstarter
Lubrication system:
PremixEngine oil:Type:
YAMALUBE 2-RTransmission oil:Type:
YAMALUBE 4 (10W-40) or SAE 10W-40
Oil change quantity:
0.50 L (0.53 US qt, 0.44 Imp.qt)
Cooling system:Radiator capacity (including all routes):
0.54 L (0.57 US qt, 0.48 Imp.qt)Air filter:Air filter element:
Wet elementFuel:Recommended fuel:
Premium unleaded gasoline only
Fuel tank capacity:
5.0 L (1.32 US gal, 1.10 Imp.gal)Carburetor:Type × quantity:
PWK28 x 1Spark plug (s):Manufacturer/model:
NGK/BR10EG
Spark plug gap:
0.5–0.6 mm (0.020–0.024 in)Clutch:Clutch type:
Wet, multiple-discTransmission:Primary reduction system:
Spur gear
Primary reduction ratio:
65/18 (3.611)
Secondary reduction system:
Chain drive
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