Across 10 covered model years from 2002 to 2013, the Yamaha TDM 900 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 491.6 lb (223 kg) and dry weights ranging from 418.9 lb (190 kg) to 438.7 lb (199 kg), depending on model year.
Yamaha TDM 900 weight overview
At this weight, footing and parking technique matter. Once moving, geometry and balance can disguise the mass, but you still have to manage the full weight at walking speed.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Yamaha TDM 900?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha TDM 900 is heavier than about 76.8% of 28 Yamaha allround models with compatible weight data.
Dry vs ready-to-ride weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Yamaha TDM 900 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 491.6 lb (223 kg) |
| Dry weight | 418.9 lb (190 kg) to 438.7 lb (199 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 889 cc to 897 cc |
| Power | 85 hp |
| Torque | 65.5 lb-ft (88.8 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.28 US gal (20 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 32.8 lb (14.9 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2002 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 17.29 hp / 100 lb to 20.29 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 4.93 lb / hp to 5.78 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 13.32 lb-ft / 100 lb to 15.64 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.82 cc / lb to 2.14 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 46.7 lb / 100 cc to 54.8 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.7% to 7.8% |
| Weight with full tank | 451.7 lb (204.9 kg) to 471.6 lb (213.9 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha TDM 900 weight FAQ
What is the Yamaha TDM 900 dry and wet weight?
Across the covered 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013 years, listed wet/running weight is 491.6 lb (223 kg) and listed dry weight is 418.9 lb (190 kg) to 438.7 lb (199 kg). Check the year-change section because the exact figure can vary by model year.
Is the Yamaha TDM 900 lighter or heavier than other Yamaha allround models?
Compared with similar Yamahas in this dataset, it is heavier than about 76.8% of 28 allround models using the same weight basis.
Which Yamaha TDM 900 years have different weight specs?
The supplied data shows different weight figures across the 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013 model years. Use the year-specific changes section above for the exact value attached to each changed year.
How much does a full tank add to the Yamaha TDM 900?
Based on the supplied 5.28 US gal (20 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 32.8 lb (14.9 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Yamaha TDM 900 and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 671.6 lb (304.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Yamaha TDM 900 power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 17.29 hp per 100 lb to 20.29 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 92nd percentile within the compatible Yamaha allround power-to-weight comparison.
How much heavier is the Yamaha TDM 900 with a full tank?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 451.7 lb (204.9 kg) to 471.6 lb (213.9 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
How much torque does the Yamaha TDM 900 have per 100 lb?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 13.32 lb-ft per 100 lb to 15.64 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
What is the Yamaha TDM 900 displacement per pound?
The available figures work out to 1.82 cc per lb to 2.14 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Yamaha Motorsports website.