The Yamaha TDM850 was a motorcycle produced between 1999 and 2001. It was powered by a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, parallel twin-cylinder engine with a capacity of 849cc and an output of 77hp at 7500rpm. The bike had a top speed of 208km/h and a fuel consumption of 38mpg. It also featured a 5-speed transmission, a chain-driven final drive, and a fuel capacity of 20 litres. The front suspension was made up of conventional 43mm forks with adjustable preload and rebound damping, while the rear suspension was a single De Carbon shock absorber with adjustable preload and rebound damping. The front brakes included 2 x 298mm discs and 4-piston calipers, while the rear brakes had a single 245mm disc and 2-piston caliper. The bike had a dry weight of 201kg and a seat height of 800 mm. It was capable of completing a standing 1/4 mile in 12.5 seconds and had a braking distance of 14.3m from 60 to 0. Overall, the Yamaha TDM850 was a reliable touring motorcycle with good handling and stability.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Yamaha TDM 850
| Year | 1999 – 01 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Liquid cooled, four -stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 5 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity | 849 cc / 51.8 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 89.5 x 67.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Induction | 2 x Mikuni BDSR38 carburetors |
| Ignition | Digital TCI |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 77 hp / 56.1 kW @ 7500 rpm (rear tyre 75 hp @ 7500 rpm ) |
| Max Torque | 80.4 Nm / 59.2 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm |
| Transmission / Drive | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension | Conventional 43mm forks, adjustable preload: rebound damping |
| Rear Suspension | Single De Carbon shock, adjustable preload: rebound damping |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 298mm discs 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 245mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre | 110/80 ZR18 |
| Rear Tyre | 150/70 ZR17 |
| Trail | 103 mm / 3.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 1470 mm / 57.9 in |
| Seat Height | 800 mm / 31.5 in |
| Dry Weight | 201kg / 449.7 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 220 kg / 485.0 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 20 Litres / 5.2 US gal |
| Consumption Average | 38 mpg |
| Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0 | 14.3 m / 38.6 m |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 12.5 sec / l71.2 km/h |
| Top Speed | 208 km/h / 129.2 mph |
