2026 Yamaha YZ85 vs 2026 Kawasaki KX85
Side-by-side specs. Differences are highlighted. Blank = not yet verified for that year-model (we don’t guess).
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85cc 2-stroke
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85cc 2-stroke
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| Spec | 2026 Yamaha YZ85 | 2026 Kawasaki KX85 |
|---|---|---|
| Class | 85cc 2-stroke | 85cc 2-stroke |
| Displacement | 85cc | 84cc |
| Bore × stroke | 47.5 × 47.8 mm | 48.5 × 45.8 mm |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Induction | reed-valve inducted | 28mm Keihin carburetor |
| Power valve | YPVS (Yamaha Power Valve System) | exhaust power valve (KIPS) |
| Starter | Kick | — |
| Transmission | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Front suspension | 36mm KYB inverted cartridge fork, fully adjustable | 43mm inverted fork with adjustable compression and rebound damping |
| Front travel | 10.8 in | 10.8 in |
| Rear travel | 11.1 in | 10.8 in |
| Front brake | 220mm | 240mm |
| Rear brake | 190mm | 220mm |
| Front wheel | 17" | 17" |
| Rear wheel | 14" | 14" |
| Seat height | 33.1 in | 32.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 49.4 in | 49.8 in |
| Weight | 161 lb (Wet weight) | 168.4 lb (full tank of fuel (more than 90 percent capacity) and tool kit (if supplied)) |
| Fuel capacity | 1.3 gal | 1.32 gal |
| MSRP | — | — |
Highlighted (blue) rows differ between the two. Verified manufacturer data; see each bike’s page for sources. Torque/fluid specs are on the individual pages (service-manual only).