2027 YAMAHA YZ85V2 (YZ85) For Sale in Amsterdam, NY

Ignite your young racer’s passion for motocross with the high-revving and technologically advanced 2027 Yamaha YZ85V2, engineered to build future champions on dirt tracks and local riding loops. If you are training upcoming riders across local tracks and off-road paths from Gloversville and Johnstown to Saratoga Springs, this championship-caliber youth dirt bike delivers thrilling two-stroke power combined with predictable, confidence-inspiring handling. Yamaha equipped this elite machine with a potent liquid-cooled powerplant featuring a VForce4R reed valve system and the race-proven Yamaha Power Valve System, ensuring a broad, tractable powerband that pulls hard out of corners. Featuring a race-optimized junior chassis, fully adjustable KYB suspension, and lightweight wave-style disc brakes, it provides the precise control and stability demanded by competitive youth riders. Whether your young rider is dominating local weekend motos or advancing their skills on rigorous local trails, the YZ85V2 offers legendary Yamaha reliability and race-winning performance right out of the crate.

Engine Type: 85cc liquid-cooled 2-stroke; reed-valve inducted

Transmission: Constant-mesh 6-speed; multiplate wet clutch

Front Suspension: KYB inverted fork; fully adjustable, 10.8-in travel

Rear Suspension: KYB single shock; fully adjustable, 11.1-in travel

Front Brakes: Hydraulic disc, 220mm

Rear Brakes: Hydraulic disc, 190mm

Wet Weight: 161 lb

“Staff Tip”:To keep this high-performance two-stroke engine running crisply across changing seasonal temperatures in upstate New York, regularly inspect and clean the high-flow airbox while monitoring your jetting settings on the Astemo Keihin flat-slide carburetor.

Conveniently located right on Route 30 in Amsterdam, NY, we proudly serve motocross families throughout Fulton County, Montgomery County, and the greater Capital Region, including quick drives from Fonda, Johnstown, and Gloversville.

Question: What features make the 2027 Yamaha YZ85V2 ideal for youth motocross racers?

Answer: It features a YPVS-equipped 85cc two-stroke engine with a VForce4R reed valve system, a fully adjustable KYB suspension setup, an optimized junior race chassis, and powerful 220mm front and 190mm rear wave-style disc brakes.

Question: How does the VForce4R reed valve system improve the YZ85V2 performance?

Answer: The redesigned intake manifold incorporating the VForce4R reed valve system significantly enhances overall ridability across the entire rev range, offering smoother throttle response and a wider powerband.

Question: What kind of suspension is equipped on the 2027 YZ85V2?

Answer: It comes with a lightweight 36mm KYB inverted cartridge front fork offering 10.8 inches of travel and a fully adjustable KYB link-type rear shock with 11.1 inches of travel, both featuring external damping adjustability.