Yamaha TDM850 (1999-01)

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

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