Suzuki RM85 2002—
Suzuki RM85L 2003—

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2002 Suzuki year code: K2

New model for 2002 for the smaller motocross motocross enthusiastics, replacing the RM80. The RM80 has been around for some time, and RM85 shares is the successor of the 80cc model. Disc brakes in both ends, liquid-cooled single cylinder two-stroke AETC equipped engine, rigid aluminum craddle frame, progressive suspensions. 70/100-17 (front) and 90/100-14 (rear) wheels. A high-wheel kit (from 2003 offered as a different model called RM85L) is available as an option.

RM 85 2002 Overall Length: 1 805 mm (71.1 in) Overall Width: 735 mm (28.9 in) Overall Height: 1 100 mm (43.3 in) Seat Height: 850 mm (33.5 in) Wheelbase 1 240 mm (48.8 in) Ground Clearance: 325 mm (12.8 in) Dry Weight: 65 kg (143 lbs) Engine type: Water-cooled 84,7 cc 1-cylinder 2-stroke. Effect, torque: ? Click on the image for larger format.

RM 85 2002 Overall Length: 1 805 mm (71.1 in) Overall Width: 735 mm (28.9 in) Overall Height: 1 100 mm (43.3 in) Seat Height: 850 mm (33.5 in) Wheelbase 1 240 mm (48.8 in) Ground Clearance: 325 mm (12.8 in) Dry Weight: 65 kg (143 lbs) Engine type: Water-cooled 84,7 cc 1-cylinder 2-stroke. Effect, torque: ? Click on the image for larger format. Here's even larger picture.

2003 Suzuki year code: K3

Unchanged model, except for the RM85L, that was introduced for 2003. The RM85L has 40 mm (1.6 in.) longer wheelbase and 70/100-19 (front) and 90/100-16 (rear) wheels standard. New graphics.

RM 85 2003 Overall Length: 1 805 mm (71.1 in) Overall Width: 735 mm (28.9 in) Overall Height: 1 100 mm (43.3 in) Seat Height: 850 mm (33.5 in) Wheelbase 1 240 mm (48.8 in) Ground Clearance: 325 mm (12.8 in) Dry Weight: 65 kg (143 lbs) Engine type: Water-cooled 84,7 cc 1-cylinder 2-stroke. Effect, torque: ? Click on the image for larger format.

RM 85 L 2003 Overall Length: 1 805 mm (71.1 in) Overall Width: 735 mm (28.9 in) Overall Height: 1 125 mm (44.3 in) Seat Height: 875 mm (34.4 in Ground Clearance: 350 mm (13.8 in) Wheelbase 1 280 mm (50.4 in) Ground Clearance: 350 mm (13.8 in) Dry Weight: 69 kg (152 lbs) Engine type: Water-cooled 84,7 cc 1-cylinder 2-stroke. Effect, torque: ? Click on the image for larger format.

2004 Suzuki year code: K4

Unchanged model, except for new graphics.

RM 85 2004 Overall Length: 1 805 mm (71.1 in) Overall Width: 735 mm (28.9 in) Overall Height: 1 100 mm (43.3 in) Seat Height: 850 mm (33.5 in) Wheelbase 1 240 mm (48.8 in) Ground Clearance: 325 mm (12.8 in) Dry Weight: 65 kg (143 lbs) Engine type: Water-cooled 84,7 cc 1-cylinder 2-stroke. Effect, torque: ? Click on the image for larger format.

RM 85 L 2004 Overall Length: 1 805 mm (71.1 in) Overall Width: 735 mm (28.9 in) Overall Height: 1 125 mm (44.3 in) Seat Height: 875 mm (34.4 in Ground Clearance: 350 mm (13.8 in) Wheelbase 1 280 mm (50.4 in) Ground Clearance: 350 mm (13.8 in) Dry Weight: 69 kg (152 lbs) Engine type: Water-cooled 84,7 cc 1-cylinder 2-stroke. Effect, torque: ? Click on the image for larger format.

2002—2004 RM85/RM85Lspecifications
Engine type:	Liquid-cooled 1-cylinder 2-stroke, AETC
Cylinder displacement:	84,7 cc
Bore x stroke:	48,0 x 46,8 mm
Compression ratio:	9,5/11,1 :1
Carburetor:	Keihin PE28
Transmission:	6-speed constant mesh
Final drive:	#428 chain
Ignition:	CDI
Front suspension:	Inverted, Ø 37 mm, cartridge-type, 20-way adjustable compression, fully adjustable rebound damping
Front suspension travel:	275 mm (10.8 in.)
Rear suspension:	Link-type, fully adj. spring preload and compression and rebound damping
Rear suspension travel:	275 mm (10.8 in.)
Front brake:	Single disc, 2 piston caliper
Rear brake:	Single disc, 1 piston caliper
Front tyre dimension:	RM85: 70/100-17 40M RM85L: 70/100-19 42M
Rear tyre dimension:	RM85: 90/100-14 49M RM85L: 90/100-16 52M
Fuel tank capacity:	5,0 liter incl.reserve (1.3 US gal.)
Color:	Yellow

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Sources: Suzuki Motor Company, Allt om MC (Sweden), Mineola Moto (USA)

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