SAFETY INFORMATION
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Do not run engine outdoors where
engine exhaust can be drawn into
a building through openings such
as windows and doors.
Genuine Yamaha Accessories
Choosing accessories for your vehicle
is an important decision. Genuine
Yamaha accessories, which are avail-
able only from a Yamaha dealer, have
been designed, tested, and approved
by Yamaha for use on your vehicle.
Many companies with no connection to
Yamaha manufacture parts and acces-
sories or offer other modifications for
Yamaha vehicles. Yamaha is not in a
position to test the products that these
aftermarket companies produce.
Therefore, Yamaha can neither en-
dorse nor recommend the use of ac-
cessories not sold by Yamaha or
modifications not specifically recom-
mended by Yamaha, even if sold and
installed by a Yamaha dealer.Aftermarket Parts, Accessories, and
Modifications
While you may find aftermarket prod-
ucts similar in design and quality to
genuine Yamaha accessories, recog-
nize that some aftermarket accessories
or modifications are not suitable be-
cause of potential safety hazards to you
or others. Installing aftermarket prod-
ucts or having other modifications per-
formed to your vehicle that change any
of the vehicle’s design or operation
characteristics can put you and others
at greater risk of serious injury or death.
You are responsible for injuries related
to changes in the vehicle.
Keep the following guidelines in mind,
as well as those provided under “Load-
ing” when mounting accessories.
Never install accessories that
would impair the performance of
your motorcycle. Carefully inspect
the accessory before using it to
make sure that it does not in any
way reduce ground clearance orcornering clearance, limit suspen-
sion travel, steering travel or con-
trol operation.
Accessories fitted to the handle-
bar or the front fork area can
create instability due to improper
weight distribution. If accesso-
ries are added to the handlebar
or front fork area, they must be
as lightweight as possible and
should be kept to a minimum.
Bulky or large accessories may
seriously affect the stability of
the motorcycle. Wind may at-
tempt to lift the motorcycle, or
the motorcycle may become un-
stable in cross winds.
Certain accessories can dis-
place the operator from his or
her normal riding position. This
improper position limits the free-
dom of movement of the opera-
tor and may limit control ability,
therefore, such accessories are
not recommended.
Use caution when adding electri-
cal accessories. If electrical acces-
sories exceed the capacity of the
motorcycle’s electrical system, an
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SPECIFICATIONS
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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)
YZ85A 1818 mm (71.6 in)
YZ85LW 1903 mm (74.9 in)
YZ85LWA 1903 mm (74.9 in)
Overall width:
758 mm (29.8 in)
Overall height:
YZ85 1161 mm (45.7 in)
YZ85A 1161 mm (45.7 in)
YZ85LW 1205 mm (47.4 in)
YZ85LWA 1205 mm (47.4 in)
Seat height:
YZ85 864 mm (34.0 in)
YZ85A 864 mm (34.0 in)
YZ85LW 904 mm (35.6 in)
YZ85LWA 904 mm (35.6 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)
YZ85A 1255 mm (49.4 in)
YZ85LW 1286 mm (50.6 in)
YZ85LWA 1286 mm (50.6 in)Ground clearance:
YZ85 351 mm (13.82 in)
YZ85A 351 mm (13.82 in)
YZ85LW 393 mm (15.47 in)
YZ85LWA 393 mm (15.47 in)
Weight:Curb weight:
YZ85 71 kg (157 lb)
YZ85A 71 kg (157 lb)
YZ85LW 73 kg (161 lb)
YZ85LWA 73 kg (161 lb)Engine:Engine type:
Liquid cooled 2-stroke
Cylinder arrangement:
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 2RTransmission 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 ratio:
65/18 (3.611)
Final drive:
Chain
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