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What kind of engine does a Yamaha TDM 900 have?
The Yamaha TDM 900 is a 2-cylinder engine sport touring motorcycle produced by Yamaha Motor Company between 2002 and 2011. It was the third and last generation fabricated for the TDM series .
Is the TDM 900 a tedious bike?
The old nick name of Tedium given to the 850 version seems to have stuck but if you are thinking of buying a TDM 900, I can assure you that it is anything but tedious…..it’s bloody brilliant and great fun and is one of biking’s best kept secrets. I was going to spend just over 8 grand on a new Tracer but I am so glad I didn’t.
Is the Yamaha TDM a good bike?
The Yamaha TDM was light years ahead of its time and a really good bike and only now people are cottoning on to it, shame because Yamaha dropped it in 2010, but in Europe they got it and the TDM sold very well. I’ve had my TDM 900A for 18 months now and will probably keep it for a good few years yet.
Why did the TDM 850 become so popular?
Something in between a big Enduro and a streetbike seemed ideal for this purpose. “The answer was TDM 850 launched in 1992. The bike instantly hit the heart of the French bikers, who were already customizing their Enduros with street tyres and better brakes. In the years to come TDM convinced the motorcyclists all over Europe of its benefits.
What is the difference between a TDM850 and TDM900?
The TDM900 replaced the TDM850, which was on sale from 1991 to 2001. The 900 got a new aluminium frame and swingarm was a full 11kg lighter. There’s also the obvious extra displacement, with the TDM’s motor now 897cc.
Is the Mahindra TDM900 a real bike?
Well the truth of the matter is that the TDM900 seems to be one of those bikes that defies all the existing classifications. Developed from the TDM850, in 2002 the TDM got a bigger engine, a new cast aluminium chassis, revised suspension, a whole load of useful bits from the R1-family and a styling makeover.
Should you buy the Yamaha TDM900 or CBR600?
The Yamaha TDM900’s 10-valve, 897cc, DOHC motor doesn’t exactly rip your arms off with outright power, but there’s a handy 50 per cent more torque than a CBR600 from the time, which makes overtakes safer and punching out of bends more pleasurable.