FIRST LOOK! 2015 YAMAHA YZ85 ($4090)

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NEW! Enhanced styling for a new front fender, front number plate, radiator shroud and side number plates.
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NEW! Color on the triple clamps and handlebars mimics the styling of the big YZs.
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NEW! Improved air intake efficiency as well as intake/exhaust port timing has been revised for improved performance.
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NEW! Clutch lever reach adjuster added to accommodate rider preferences and varying hand sizes.
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NEW! New seat cover color and sharp new graphics.

YZ85 ENGINE:

85cc liquid-cooled, crankcase reed-valve-inducted, two-stroke engine inhales through a 28mm Keihin® flat-slide carburetor; seamless throttle response across the powerband is the result.
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Involute spline set-up in clutch means smoother shifting under power with great durability at competition-level usage.
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Two-piece clutch cover provides easy access during maintenance.
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Lightweight radiator has large cores and louvers, and the water pump features a cast aluminum (vs. resin) impeller for maximum cooling efficiency.
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Lightweight exhaust system design helps create a broader powerband with stronger low-end punch.
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Airbox design ensures greater air cleaning performance and easier maintenance.

YZ85 CHASSIS/SUSPENSION:

Rear subframe is removable to allow easy maintenance.
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Lightweight 36mm KYB inverted cartridge fork features 10.8 inches of travel with compression and rebound damping adjustability, and low-friction outer tubes and internals.
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Rear suspension features fully adjustable Kayaba link-type shock with 11.1 inches of travel and race-tested compression damping valving.
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220mm front disc and 190mm rear disc brakes with stainless steel rotors deliver strong, precise stopping power.
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Lightweight 17-inch front and 14-inch rear rims are durable and reduce unsprung weight for optimal suspension performance.
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Dunlop knobbies provide great traction on a variety of tracks and terrain.

YZ85 ADDITIONAL FEATURES:

Wide handlebar and flat fuel tank, radiator shrouds, side panels and rear fender provide rider with leverage and freedom of movement and weight transfer.
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Wide foot pegs provide superb comfort and grip.
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Separate clutch cover with transmission oil filler opening makes for easy maintenance.
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Fuel tank cap is wider for easier usage, and large tank opening ensures fast, hassle-free refueling.
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Repackable exhaust silencer.