INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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NOTICE
ECA15591
Use only unleaded g asoline. The use
of lead ed g asoline will cause severe
d amag e to internal en gine parts,
such as the piston rin gs as well as to
the exhaust system.
Your Yamaha engine has been de-
signed to use premium unleaded gas-
oline with a pump octane number
[(R+M)/2] of 91 or higher, or a research
octane number of 95 or higher. If
knocking (or pinging) occurs, use a
gasoline of a different brand.
If the recommended 2-stroke engine
oil is not available, use an equivalent
oil.NOTICE
ECA15552
Never mix two bran ds of 2-stroke
en gine oil in the same batch. Always
use the same type of oil to ensure
maximum en gine performance.
Shoul d it b e necessary to use a dif-
ferent oil b rand, b e sure to d rain the
fuel tank an d the car buretor float
cham ber of the ol d premixe d fuel
prior to filling with the new type.
Filling the fuel tank
Make sure there is sufficient gasoline in
the tank.
WARNING
EWA10882
Gasoline an d g asoline vapors are
extremely flamma ble. To avoi d fires
an d explosions an d to re duce the
risk of injury when refuelin g, follow
these instructions.1. Before refueling, turn off the en- gine and be sure that no one is sit-
ting on the vehicle. Never refuel
while smoking, or while in the vi-
cinity of sparks, open flames, or
1. 2-stroke engine oil
2. Gasoline
3. ContainerRecommen ded fuel:
Premium unleaded gasoline only
Recommen ded 2-stroke en gine oil:
See page 9-1.
Fuel tank capacity:
5.0 L (1.32 US gal, 1.10 Imp.gal)
Mixin g ratios ( gasoline to oil):
Break-in period: 15:1
After break-in: 30:1
1. Maximum fuel level
2. Fuel tank filler tube
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Dimensions:Overall length:YZ85 1821 mm (71.7 in)
YZ85F 1821 mm (71.7 in)
YZ85LW 1899 mm (74.8 in)
YZ85LWF 1899 mm (74.8 in)
Overall width:
758 mm (29.8 in)
Overall height: YZ85 1126 mm (44.3 in)
YZ85F 1126 mm (44.3 in)
YZ85LW 1156 mm (45.5 in)
YZ85LWF 1156 mm (45.5 in)
Seat height: YZ85 841 mm (33.1 in)
YZ85F 841 mm (33.1 in)
YZ85LW 873 mm (34.4 in)
YZ85LWF 873 mm (34.4 in)
Wheelbase:
YZ85 1257 mm (49.5 in)
YZ85F 1257 mm (49.5 in)
YZ85LW 1285 mm (50.6 in)
YZ85LWF 1285 mm (50.6 in)
Ground clearance: YZ85 330 mm (12.99 in)
YZ85F 330 mm (12.99 in)
YZ85LW 360 mm (14.17 in)
YZ85LWF 360 mm (14.17 in)Wei ght:Curb weight:
YZ85 71 kg (157 lb)
YZ85F 71 kg (157 lb)
YZ85LW 73 kg (161 lb)
YZ85LWF 73 kg (161 lb)
Engine:Engine type:
Liquid cooled 2-stroke
Cylinder arrangement:
Single cylinder
Displacement: 85 cm³
Bore × stroke:
47.5 × 47.8 mm (1.87 × 1.88 in)
Compression ratio:
8.1 : 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)Coolant quantity:Radiator (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)
Car buretor:Type × quantity:
PWK28 x 1Spark plu g(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:
3.611 (65/18)
Final drive: Chain
Secondary reduction ratio: YZ85 3.428 (48/14)
YZ85F 3.428 (48/14)
YZ85LW 3.714 (52/14)
YZ85LWF 3.714 (52/14)
Transmission type:
Constant mesh 6-speed
Operation: Left foot operation
Gear ratio: 1st:2.454 (27/11)
2nd: 1.882 (32/17)
3rd:
1.529 (26/17)
4th: 1.294 (22/17)
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