YAMAHA TDM 900 (2011-2012) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2011, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer released the Yamaha TDM 900, a sport-touring motorcycle one year away from its end. The bike excelled at commuting, long journeys, and even sporty rides with excellent handling capabilities.

The Yamaha TDM 900 debuted in 2002, replacing the TDM 850, and continued production until 2011 when it was replaced by the Yamaha Tracer 900. Also, the model was part of the third and last generation of the TDM series.

The 2011 motorcycle had factory-installed standard features, such as a front fairing with a medium-sized windscreen, a dual headlight system, a one-piece dual seat with pillion grab rails, a dual exhaust system with a silencer on each side, and three-spoke lightweight aluminum wheels.

The bike was manufactured around a diamond-shaped aluminum frame with a telescopic fork on the front that delivered 150 mm of travel and a link-type swingarm with 133 mm wheel travel, providing excellent handling capabilities.

In the performance department, the 2011 Yamaha TDM 900 had its soul brought to life by an 897cc four-stroke liquid-cooled twin-cylinder engine managed by a fuel injection system, delivering 86 hp with a peak force at 7,500 rpm and 89 Nm (66 lb-ft) torque at 6,000 rpm.

A six-speed constant mesh manual transmission with a wet multi-plate clutch handled the engine's power, sending it to the rear wheel through a final chain drive, giving the bike a 217 kph (135 mph) top speed.