Yamaha TDM850 (1996-98)

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The Yamaha TDM850 motorcycle was manufactured from 1996-98 and is equipped with a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, parallel twin cylinder engine with 5 valves per cylinder, capable of producing 77 hp at 7500 rpm. It has a compression ratio of 10.5:1 and is equipped with 2 Mikuni BDSR38 carburetors for induction, as well as a digital TCI ignition and electric starting. The bike has a capacity of 849 cc and a bore/stroke of 89.5 x 67.5 mm. Its transmission consists of a 5-speed gearbox and the final drive is powered by a chain. The front suspension is composed of conventional 43mm forks with adjustable preload and rebound damping. The rear suspension is a single De Carbon shock with adjustable preload and rebound damping. The front brakes are two 298mm discs with 4 piston calipers, while the rear has a single 245mm disc with a 2 piston caliper. The Yamaha TDM850 has a wheelbase of 1470 mm, a seat height of 800 mm, and a dry weight of 201 kg. Its fuel capacity is 20 liters and the average consumption is 38 mpg. The bike can reach a top speed of 208 km/h and has a 0-60 time of 3.3 seconds with a standing quarter mile of 12.5 seconds at 71.2 km/h.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Yamaha TDM 850

Year: 1996 – 98


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

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