YAMAHA TDM Models/Series Timeline, Specifications & 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.

The Yamaha TDM 900 was a sport-touring motorcycle manufactured by Yamaha between 2002, replacing the TDM 850, and 2011, when it was replaced by the Yamaha Tracer 900. The bike was part of the third and last generation of the TDM series.

In 2009, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Yamaha TDM 900GT, a sport-touring machine that featured several touring-oriented accessories compared to the standard model.

The 2009 GT model was released only for the French market and came equipped with a modified rear hull that accommodated two removable panniers, hand deflectors placed on top of the fork, and a lower fairing for more wind and debris protection, increasing the weight by 23.5 kg (51 lbs).

In addition to its touring elements, the bike had standard features, such as a front fairing with a dual headlight system and a medium-sized windscreen, a one-piece dual seat with passenger grab handles, a dual exhaust system, and three-spoke lightweight aluminum wheels.

Underneath its fuel tank, the 2009 Yamaha TDM 900GT had installed an 897cc four-stroke liquid-cooled twin-cylinder engine fed by an Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) system, boasting 86 hp at 7,500 rpm and 88 Nm (65 lb-ft) torque at 6,000 rpm.

All the power was sent to the rear wheel through a six-speed manual transmission and a final chain drive, pushing the motorcycle to 217 kph (135 mph).

In 2004, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Yamaha TDM 900 ABS, a sport-touring motorcycle with an additional safety feature in the form of an Anti-Lock Braking System.

The Yamaha TDM 900 was a sport-touring motorcycle manufactured by Yamaha from 2002 to 2011. The 2004 model was part of the third generation, which was also the last one. In 2011, the motorcycle was replaced by the Yamaha Tracer 900.

The bike had factory-fitted standard features, such as an upper fairing with a dual headlight system and a medium-sized windscreen, a one-piece dual seat with passenger grab handles, a dual exhaust system with a muffler on each side, and lightweight three-spoke aluminum wheels.

The bike was manufactured around a diamond-shaped aluminum frame with a telescopic fork on the front, offering 150 mm of travel, and a swingarm-type link on the rear with 133 mm of travel, delivering optimum suspension performance and handling.

The braking performance was handled by two 298 mm discs on the front and a 248 mm disc on the rear, delivering excellent stopping power enhanced by ABS.

As for the power figures, the 2004 Yamaha TDM 900 ABS had installed an 867cc four-stroke parallel-twin liquid-cooled engine, boasting 86 hp with a peak force at 7,500 rpm and 88 Nm (65 lb-ft) torque at 6,000 rpm.

The Yamaha TDM 900 was a sport-touring motorcycle manufactured by Yamaha from 2002 to 2011. The bike was part of the third generation, which was also the last one. In 2011, the motorcycle was replaced by the Yamaha Tracer 900.

In 2002, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Yamaha TDM 900, which, compared to its predecessor, has a slightly larger displacement and slightly more power, bringing more joy to the riders.

In the aesthetic department, the bike had standard features, such as an upper fairing with a dual headlight system, a medium-sized windscreen, a one-piece dual seat with passenger grab rails, a dual exhaust system with a silencer mounted on each side, and three-spoke lightweight aluminum wheels.

The bike was built around an aluminum frame with a telescopic fork on the front and a single shock absorber on the rear, delivering optimum suspension performance and handling capabilities.

The braking power was handled by two 298 mm discs coupled to four-piston calipers on the front wheel and a 245 mm disc with a dual-piston caliper on the rear wheel, providing optimum braking performance.

As for the power figures, the 2002 Yamaha TDM 900 had installed an 897cc four-stroke parallel-twin liquid-cooled engine underneath its fuel tank, delivering an output power of 86 hp at 7,500 rpm and 89 Nm (66 lb-ft) torque at 6,000 rpm.

In 2000, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Yamaha TDM 850, a dual-sports motorcycle that packed the same technical, visual, and performance specifications as the previous model without any modifications.

The TDM was a sport-touring motorcycle manufactured by Yamaha between 1991 and 2011. It was manufactured over three generations, including the TDM 850 MK1, TDM 850 MK2, and TDM 900, and was sold mainly in the European market, with a small amount sold worldwide.

In 1996, the maker introduced a revised TDM motorcycle, including several upgrades and improvements, such as a 270-degree firing order engine and an updated bodywork. In addition, the new engine was shared with the TRX 850 model as well as its transmission.

In the visual department, the 2000 model had standard features, such as a dual headlight system, a front cowl with a small windscreen, a one-piece dual seat with passenger grab rails, a dual exhaust system with a silencer on each side, and three-spoke lightweight wheels.

As for the power figures, the 2000 Yamaha TDM 850 had its heartbeat set by an 849cc four-stroke liquid-cooled parallel-twin engine, boasting 77 hp at 7,500 rpm and 80 Nm (59 lb-ft) torque at 6,000 rpm, pushing the motorcycle to 208 kph (129 mph).

From top speed to a complete halt, the bike relied on two 298 mm discs with four-piston calipers on the front wheel and a 245 mm disc with a dual-piston caliper on the rear wheel.

The Yamaha TDM was a sport-touring motorcycle manufactured by Yamaha between 1991 and 2011. It was made over three generations, including the TDM 850 MK1, TDM 850 MK2, and TDM 900, and was sold mainly in the European market, with a small amount sold around the world.

The motorcycle was intended to deliver a comfortable and maneuverable riding experience, while its large size made it unfavorable for off-road use, although its long-travel suspension was capable of handling gravel tracks.

In 1996, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Yamaha TDM 850, a sport-touring machine that received several updates and improvements over the previous model.

Instead of the previous 360-degree engine, the maker installed a 270-degree firing order engine and an updated bodywork. In addition, the new engine was shared with the TRX 850 model as well as its transmission.

Compared to the previous model, the 1996 TDM's main differences were represented by the new engine, a standard 43 mm fork, a shorter suspension travel, a new fairing design, an improved transmission, some wiring modifications, an electric fuel pump, new carburetors, an electronic speed sensor, and a new instrument cluster with LCD trip meter, LCD clock, and fuel meter.

The 1996 Yamaha TDM 850 had its soul brought to life by an 849cc four-stroke parallel-twin liquid-cooled engine, delivering an output power of 77 hp at 7,500 rpm and 80 Nm (59 lb-ft) torque at 6,000 rpm.

The Yamaha TDM was a sport-touring motorcycle manufactured by Yamaha from 1991 as a replacement for the XTZ 750 Super Tenere and continued production until 2001, when it was replaced by the Yamaha TDM 900.

The Yamaha TDM was the first Yamaha road-oriented adventure sports motorcycle. Still, it was not intended as an off-road machine, although its long-travel suspension could cope with gravel trails. The bike was as comfortable and maneuverable as the later Ducati Multistrada.

In 1991, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Yamaha TDM 850, a sport-touring machine powered by an 849cc DOHC parallel-twin engine mounted in a pressed steel frame.

The bike's appearance was characterized by its two round headlights and standard features, such as a half fairing with a small windscreen, a one-piece dual seat with passenger grab handles, a dual exhaust system with a silencer on each side, and three-spoke lightweight aluminum wheels.

Suspension-wise, the bike packed a 41 mm rebound and preload-adjustable telescopic fork on the front with 160 mm of travel and a preload and rebound-adjustable DeCarbon-type shock absorber on the rear with 140 mm of travel.

The 1991 Yamaha TDM 850 had installed an 849cc four-stroke parallel-twin liquid-cooled engine underneath its fuel tank, delivering an output power of 77 hp with maximum strength at 7,500 rpm and 76 Nm (56 lb-ft) torque at 6,000 rpm.