Yamaha TRX850 (1996-99)

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The Yamaha TRX850 is a motorcycle model manufactured between 1996 and 1999. It has a four-stroke, parallel twin-cylinder engine with a capacity of 849cc and a compression ratio of 10.5:1. The bike has a liquid cooling system, and the ignition is controlled by a Transistor Controlled Ignition. The TRX850 has a maximum power output of 79.7 hp at 7500 rpm and maximum torque of 8.55 kgf-m at 6000 rpm. Its clutch is wet, multiple discs and cable-operated, and it has a 5-speed transmission and a chain final drive. The frame is made of steel, and it has a trellis frame design. The front suspension is a 41mm telescopic fork with a coil spring, while the rear suspension is a swingarm coil spring with a gas-oil damper. The bike has two 298mm discs with four-piston calipers on the front brakes, and a single 248mm disc on the rear brake. The motorcycle has a seat height of 798mm and a dry weight of 190 kg. Its fuel capacity is 18 liters and has a consumption average of 16.8km/liters. It is said to be able to reach a standing 1/4 Mile in 11.8 seconds at a speed of 183.0 km/h.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Yamaha TRX 850

Year: 1996 – 99


Engine: 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
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 10.5:1
Induction: 2x Mikuni BDST38 carbs
Ignition: TCI (Transistor Controlled Ignition)
Starting: Electric
Spark Plug: NGK, DPR8EA-9
Max Power: 79.7 hp / 58.6 kW @ 7500 rpm
Max Power Rear Tyre: 76.1 hp @ 7400 rpm
Max Torque: 8.55 kgf-m 83.8 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Clutch: Wet, multiple discs, cable operated
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain

Frame: Steel, Trellis frame
Front Suspension: 41mm Telescopic fork Coil spring. oil damper
Rear Suspension: Swingarm Coil spring. gas-oil damper
Front Brakes: 2x 298mm discs 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 248mm disc
Front Tyre: 120/60 ZR17
Rear Tyre: 160/60 ZR17
Dimensions: Length 2070 mm / 81.4 in Width 700 mm / 27.5 in
Wheelbase: 1435 mm / 56.4 in
Seat Height: 798 mm / 31.8 in
Dry Weight: 190 kg / 418.8 lbs
Wet Weight: 202 kg / 445.3 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 18 Litres / 4.7 US gal
Consumption Average: 16.8 km/lit
Standing 1/4 Mile: 11.8 sec / 183.0 km/h

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