Yamaha Tdm 900 vs Triumph Tiger 1050
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Tdm 900
Triumph Tiger 1050
Horsepower (hp)
86 hp
115 hp
Torque (Nm)
88 Nm
100 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
206 kg
215 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
86 hp @ 7,500 rpm
115 hp @ 9,400 rpm
Torque
88 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
100 Nm @ 7,250 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h
225 km/h
Weight
206 kg (wet/curb weight)
215 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Tdm 900
8.0/10
"A genuinely brilliant all-rounder that the market still hasn't figured out."
Pros
+Bulletproof parallel twin engine
+Genuinely comfortable long-distance
+Sharp, confidence-inspiring handling
Cons
−Throttle bodies need regular attention
−Forks weep on tired examples
−Polarising slab-sided styling
Triumph Tiger 1050
7.5/10
"A charismatic sports-tourer that rewards careful buying and proper maintenance."
Pros
+Triple engine sounds incredible
+Comfortable long-distance ergonomics
+Strong mid-range torque delivery
Cons
−Early ABS pump failures costly
−Suspension mediocre for heavier riders
−Wind protection barely adequate
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