- Yamaha TDM
The Yamaha TDM is an 849 cc two-cylinder
motorcycle , manufactured by theYamaha Motor Company ofJapan , that first came out in 1991. With a lot of torque, and 78 horsepower, it is considered to be a very good all-rounder.Version History
It was imported into the United States for only two years, 1992 and 1993.
It was never a big seller in the
United Kingdom but in Northern Europe sales were very strong. In 1996 Yamaha released the Mk2 TDM with updated bodywork and a 270 degree instead of a 360 degree firing order. This upgraded engine was first seen on the Japanese market in 1995, when Yamaha introduced the TRX850.In 2001 the Mk3 TDM arrived, again with new bodywork, 6 speed gearbox, fuel injection, R1 derived brakes and bored out to 900cc. Also it incorporates a diamond shaped aluminum frame.
The TDM is classified as Dual Sports or Adventure Sports. Its engine was derived from the
Paris Dakar winning Yamaha XTZ 750 Super Tenere. Although too large and heavy for serious off-road work, the TDM has a long travel suspension and is well suited for gravel tracks and light off-road use. Popular modifications include fitting R1 brake calipers, luggage racks and dual sports tires.Performance
Top speed around 220 km/h 0-100 km/h, around 3.8 sec.
Specifications
External links
* [http://.tdm-trx.nl Yamaha TDM/TRX Club Nederland]
* [http://www.carpe-tdm.net/tdm/index.html Carpe TDM] -- International Yamaha TDM Owner's Club
* [http://bikepics.com/members/azzkikr/98tdm850/ A good TDM 850 gallery ] - Mk2 TDM 850 1998
* [http://www.tdmhellas.gr/ Yamaha TDM Club Hellas] ]
* [http://www.tdmitalia.net/eng/index.php www.tdmitalia.net Yamaha TDM Italy ]
* [http://www.overracing.com/shop/YAMAHA-TDM850-2-1-2-FULL-EXHAUST-SC_1432SC.html TDM 850 Exhausts]
* [http://www.tdm.pl/ TDM ZONE - Yamaha TDM Poland]
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