Meet the 2027 Yamaha YZ85 in Team Yamaha Blue—a pint-sized motocross troublemaker that looks fast standing still and feels even quicker the moment you swing a leg over its one-piece vinyl seat. Built as a true off-road machine with a steel frame and durable plastic bodywork, it’s the kind of bike that begs for fresh dirt, a starting gate, and a rider ready to level up.

At the heart of this YZ85 is a lively 85cc liquid-cooled, single-cylinder 2-stroke with a reed valve setup and a Keihin 28mm carburetor. Feed it regular fuel mixed as gas/oil premix, give the kick starter a confident boot, and you’re in business—snappy, responsive power that’s perfectly at home on a moto track, carving berms, or charging out of corners.

Control is where the fun really clicks. A 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive lets you keep the engine singing across a wide range of speeds, while chain drive puts the power down with that direct, connected feel riders love. With a 33.1-inch seat height, 12.6 inches of ground clearance, and a compact 49.4-inch wheelbase, it’s sized to feel agile and flickable—easy to place in ruts, quick to change lines, and stable when the track gets choppy.

Suspension is serious business here, and Yamaha didn’t phone it in. Up front you get a KYB inverted fork (36mm) with 10.8 inches of travel, plus adjustable preload and rebound damping. Out back, the KYB rear shock on a twin-sided swingarm delivers 11.1 inches of travel, with adjustable preload and rebound to help dial in comfort, traction, and confidence.

Rolling on Excel aluminum wheels with Dunlop GeoMax tires (17-inch front, 14-inch rear), the YZ85 bites into the dirt and holds a line when things get loose. When it’s time to rein it in, hydraulic disc brakes front and rear deliver strong, consistent stopping power.

From the bold Team Yamaha Blue look to the protective touches like a chain guard, chassis protectors, and fork guards, this YZ85 is ready to ride hard and come back for more—lap after lap.