A Deprived Child Watch the YZ85 and hear it scream around the track in our 2011 Yamaha YZ85 First Ride Video . I was only 10 years old, but I can still remember like it was yesterday. My dad and I made a trip to the local Yamaha dealer to pick up some parts for my five-year-old YZ80. As we entered the…

Although there haven’t been any major changes to the bike in several years, we came away very impressed with the little Yamaha YZ85 and its potent motor. Our 5’3”, 95lb test rider found the ergos perfectly suited for his stature during our initial test back in May. The suspension works very well…

…aggressive. The KX85 is one of the most successful youth racing machines thanks to the Team Green program. Yamaha YZ85 - $3850 Yamaha offers a full line of big two-stroke motocross bikes. The YZ85 is the smallest and is intended to transform experienced kids to be competitive racers. A lightweight steel chassis…

…stainless footpegs to 55mm (up from 45mm). YZ Lineup The 2-stroke Yamaha lineup is alive and well with some new changes for the ring-dingers. The YZ85 is a carryover model, but the YZ125 and 250 both received the YZ250F-style front brake assembly, suspension valving adjustments, lighter outer tubes…

…,999, the CR85R Expert actually comes in below the RM85L, but is 100 bucks more expensive than the Kawasaki, and $50 more expensive than the Yamaha YZ85. However, for the package Honda is putting together we think it's a remarkable value. It should also be noted that none of our testers ride a Honda…

…YZ250F , and Justin Hoeft, who won five out of six motos to earn championships in both the 85cc Sr. (12-14) Stock and Modified classes on his Yamaha YZ85. Hot and humid conditions all week made racing the three required motos a challenge for every rider. But the Yamaha racers prevailed, with other highlights…

…rear hub and top triple clamp. Also modified is the clutch lever assembly, front brake hose holder, gold chain and seat surface. YZ250, YZ125 and YZ85 The YZ 2-strokes haven't gone the way of the Dodo quite yet, with Yamaha still putting out the YZ250, 125 (above) and 85. In 2005 the 2-stroke YZs made…

…rounds. Yamaha are also the only Japanese manufacturer to stay true to their roots and still produce two-stroke MX machines, which includes their YZ85, YZ125 and YZ250. Yamaha's diverse line of motorcycles has kept them at the top. Their dirt lineup also includes several entry-level machines. The TT…

…demonstrated incredible potential. After getting his start aboard motocross bikes at the age of three, he graduated to road racing in 2005 aboard a YZ85 in CMRA and progressed to a 125 in WERA the following season. In 2007 Turner took part in the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup and was regularly one of the…

…seeking to get compliance for those models in the future. Also, as of February 10th, hang-tags and labels will be placed on all PW80, TT-R90, TT-R110, YZ85, Raptor 80, Raptor 90 and Grizzly 80 models explaining that are not for use by children under the age of 12 and production will continue on those as…