How many gears does the 2027 Yamaha YZ85 have?

The 2027 Yamaha YZ85 has a Gearbox of 6-speed; multiplate wet clutch.

What category is the 2027 Yamaha YZ85?

The 2027 Yamaha YZ85 has a Category of Motocross.

Yamaha YZ85 - 2027 Specifications and Reviews

Name: 2027 Yamaha YZ85
Brand: Yamaha

The Yamaha YZ85 continues as Yamaha's smaller-displacement youth/amateur motocross racer for 2027, powered by an 85cc liquid-cooled, reed-valve two-stroke fed by a Keihin PWK28 carburetor through a 6-speed gearbox. At a claimed 161 lb wet weight and a 33.1-inch seat height, it's sized for younger or smaller riders stepping up from the 65cc class.

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General information
Category	Motocross
Year	2027
Model	Yamaha YZ85
Engine and Transmission Specifications
Capacity	85cc
Final Drive	Chain
Gearbox	6-speed; multiplate wet clutch
Induction	Hitachi Astemo® Keihin PWK28 carburetor
Compression Ratio	8.2~9.6:1
Bore x Stroke	47.5mm x 47.8mm
Engine Type	85cc liquid-cooled 2-stroke; reed-valve inducted

Physical measures and capacities
Ground Clearance	320 mm (12.6 in)
Overall Height	1135 mm (44.7 in)
Overall Width	760 mm (29.9 in)
Overall Length	1,820 mm (71.7 in)
Wet Weight	161 lb
Wheelbase	49.4 in
Seat Height	33.1 in
Fuel Capacity	1.3 gal
Yamaha YZ85 dimensions and frame
Trail	3.5 in

Other specs
Maintenance	Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay

Performance Profile & Rider Fit

Best For

Track85%

City5%

Cornering90%

Daily Riding5%

Touring3%

Passenger0%

Rider Profile

Best For	This is a youth/amateur competition machine best suited to developing riders with prior dirt bike experience moving up from smaller minis, not adult novices or road riders.
Purpose	Built purely for motocross racing and track practice, not for trail riding, commuting, or general recreation.
Rider Fit	Its tiny 161 lb wet weight and low seat height suit smaller, lighter riders, typically pre-teens to young teens, rather than full-grown adults.
Character	A high-strung, rev-happy two-stroke that rewards aggressive clutch and throttle work with sharp, flickable handling on motocross tracks.
Not Ideal For	Not for adult riders, highway use, long-distance touring, or anyone seeking a comfortable or forgiving first bike.

Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.