2027 Yamaha YZ85LW

Meet the 2027 Yamaha YZ85LW in Team Yamaha Blue—a pint-sized motocross troublemaker that lives for roost, ruts, and that perfect click into the next gear right before the jump face.

At the heart of this off-road machine is an 85cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder 2-stroke that keeps things simple, sharp, and seriously fun. It breathes through a reed valve setup and sips a gas/oil premix through a 28mm Keihin carburetor, delivering that classic two-stroke hit that makes every straightaway feel like a dare. When it’s time to bring it to life, you do it the right way: kick start, boots down, eyes up.

The 6-speed manual transmission (with overdrive) is ready for everything from tight corners to wide-open runs, sending power to the rear wheel via a chain drive. With a wet weight of just 165 lbs and a 1.3-gallon fuel capacity, the YZ85LW stays light, responsive, and eager to keep lapping.

Under the blue plastics, the chassis is built to take a beating and come back smiling. A steel frame teams up with KYB suspension—a 36mm inverted fork up front with adjustable preload and rebound damping, plus a rear setup featuring a twin sided swing arm and a single shock with adjustable preload and rebound. With 10.8 inches of front travel and 11.3 inches in the rear, it’s made to soak up braking bumps and landings without losing its composure.

Rolling stock is dialed, too: Excel® aluminum wheels wearing Dunlop® GeoMax rubber—70/100-19 up front and 90/100-16 out back—keep traction predictable when the track gets rough. Braking is handled by hydraulic discs front and rear, giving you confident control into corners and through the chaos.

From the one-piece vinyl seat at a 34.8-inch height to practical touches like a chain guard, chassis protectors, and fork guards, this YZ85LW is ready to ride hard and keep looking good doing it—especially in that unmistakable Team Yamaha Blue.

Color Options* Team Yamaha Blue: +$0

Pricing* Warranty (Months): 1

Engine* Engine Type: Single-Cylinder
* Cylinders: 1
* Cooling: Liquid
* Bore: 47.5 mm; 1.87 in
* Stroke: 47.8 mm; 1.89 in
* Displacement: 85 cc; 5.2 ci
* Compression Ratio: 8.2
* Starter: Kick
* Fuel Type: Gas / Oil Premix
* Carburetion Type: Carburetor

Transmission* Transmission Type: Manual
* Reverse: No

Technical Specifications* Length: 74.6 in; 1894.8 mm
* Width: 29.9 in; 759.5 mm
* Height: 46.3 in; 1176 mm
* Wheelbase: 50.6 in; 1285.2 mm
* Rake (degrees): 26
* Trail: 3.9 in; 99.1 mm
* Ground Clearance: 14.2 in; 360.7 mm
* Wet Weight: 165 lbs; 74.8 kg
* Fuel Capacity: 1.3 gal; 4.9 l

Exterior* Frame: Steel

Suspension* Front Suspension Type: Inverted Fork
* Front Travel: 10.8 in; 274.3 mm
* Rear Suspension Type: Twin Sided Swing Arm
* Rear Travel: 11.3 in; 287 mm

Wheels & Tires* Front Tire (Full Spec): Dunlop® GeoMax MX3SF® 70/100 R19
* Rear Tire (Full Spec): Dunlop® GeoMax MX3S® 90/100 R16

Brakes* Front Brake Type: Hydraulic Disc
* Rear Brake Type: Hydraulic Disc

Seats* Seat Height: 34.8 in; 883.9 mm
* Number Of Seats: 1
Meet the 2027 Yamaha YZ85LW in Team Yamaha Blue—a pint-sized motocross troublemaker that lives for roost, ruts, and that perfect click into the next gear right before the jump face.

At the heart of this off-road machine is an 85cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder 2-stroke that keeps things simple, sharp, and seriously fun. It breathes through a reed valve setup and sips a gas/oil premix through a 28mm Keihin carburetor, delivering that classic two-stroke hit that makes every straightaway feel like a dare. When it’s time to bring it to life, you do it the right way: kick start, boots down, eyes up.

The 6-speed manual transmission (with overdrive) is ready for everything from tight corners to wide-open runs, sending power to the rear wheel via a chain drive. With a wet weight of just 165 lbs and a 1.3-gallon fuel capacity, the YZ85LW stays light, responsive, and eager to keep lapping.

Under the blue plastics, the chassis is built to take a beating and come back smiling. A steel frame teams up with KYB suspension—a 36mm inverted fork up front with adjustable preload and rebound damping, plus a rear setup featuring a twin sided swing arm and a single shock with adjustable preload and rebound. With 10.8 inches of front travel and 11.3 inches in the rear, it’s made to soak up braking bumps and landings without losing its composure.

Rolling stock is dialed, too: Excel® aluminum wheels wearing Dunlop® GeoMax rubber—70/100-19 up front and 90/100-16 out back—keep traction predictable when the track gets rough. Braking is handled by hydraulic discs front and rear, giving you confident control into corners and through the chaos.

From the one-piece vinyl seat at a 34.8-inch height to practical touches like a chain guard, chassis protectors, and fork guards, this YZ85LW is ready to ride hard and keep looking good doing it—especially in that unmistakable Team Yamaha Blue.

Color Options* Team Yamaha Blue: +$0

Pricing* Warranty (Months): 1

Engine* Engine Type: Single-Cylinder
* Cylinders: 1
* Cooling: Liquid
* Bore: 47.5 mm; 1.87 in
* Stroke: 47.8 mm; 1.89 in
* Displacement: 85 cc; 5.2 ci
* Compression Ratio: 8.2
* Starter: Kick
* Fuel Type: Gas / Oil Premix
* Carburetion Type: Carburetor

Transmission* Transmission Type: Manual
* Reverse: No

Technical Specifications* Length: 74.6 in; 1894.8 mm
* Width: 29.9 in; 759.5 mm
* Height: 46.3 in; 1176 mm
* Wheelbase: 50.6 in; 1285.2 mm
* Rake (degrees): 26
* Trail: 3.9 in; 99.1 mm
* Ground Clearance: 14.2 in; 360.7 mm
* Wet Weight: 165 lbs; 74.8 kg
* Fuel Capacity: 1.3 gal; 4.9 l

Exterior* Frame: Steel

Suspension* Front Suspension Type: Inverted Fork
* Front Travel: 10.8 in; 274.3 mm
* Rear Suspension Type: Twin Sided Swing Arm
* Rear Travel: 11.3 in; 287 mm

Wheels & Tires* Front Tire (Full Spec): Dunlop® GeoMax MX3SF® 70/100 R19
* Rear Tire (Full Spec): Dunlop® GeoMax MX3S® 90/100 R16

Brakes* Front Brake Type: Hydraulic Disc
* Rear Brake Type: Hydraulic Disc

Seats* Seat Height: 34.8 in; 883.9 mm
* Number Of Seats: 1