2002 | RM85/RM85L
Engine displacement increased to 85 cm³ for regulatory compliance

To comply with changes to the regulations issued by the International Motorcycling Federation (FIM), the bore × stroke dimensions were increased from 46.5 × 46.8 mm in the RM80/L to 48 × 46.8 mm, raising the displacement of the engine to 85 cm³. The RM85/RM85L also feature Suzuki’s first inverted front forks in this class.
RM85 | RM85L | |||
Dimensions and weight | Dimensions | Overall length | 1,805 mm | 1,895 mm |
Overall width | 735 mm | |||
Overall height | 1,100 mm | 1,165 mm | ||
Wheelbase | 1,240 mm | 1,280 mm | ||
Weight | 65 kg | 69 kg | ||
Engine | Engine type | 2-stroke, 1-cylinder, liquid-cooled | ||
Engine displacement | 84.7 cm³ | |||
Bore x stroke | 48.0 mm × 46.8 mm | |||
Maximum power | 22.0kW(29.9PS) / 12,000rpm | |||
Maximum torque | 17.6N-m / 11,000rpm | |||
Transmission | 6-speed constant mesh | |||
Front tire size | 70/100-17-40M | 70/100-19-42M | ||
Rear tire size | 90/100-14-49M | 90/100-16-52M |