Yamaha Tdm 900 vs Yamaha Tdm850
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
Yamaha Tdm850
Horsepower (hp)
86 hp
77 hp
Torque (Nm)
88 Nm
78 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
200 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
206 kg
215 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
86 hp @ 7,500 rpm
77 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
88 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
78 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h
200 km/h
Weight
206 kg (wet/curb weight)
215 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 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
Yamaha Tdm850
7.5/10
"Flawed but deeply rewarding — buy one before everyone else does."
Pros
+Punchy low-down torque
+Excellent all-day ergonomics
+Surprisingly capable cornering
Cons
−Carbs constantly need attention
−Frame corrosion on early models
−Eats chains surprisingly fast
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