The Yamaha TDM 850 motorcycle dimensions for 1991-2001 is wheelbase 57.9 in (1,470 mm) to 58.1 in (1,475 mm), and the seat height 31.3 in (795 mm) to 31.5 in (800 mm).
Yamaha TDM 850 dimensions at a glance
Dimension charts
Position within similar Yamaha models
Representative dimensions shown within the observed range for comparable Yamaha models in the same category.
Compared with the category median
Percentile and median comparisons use the same comparable Yamaha model group.
Dimension changes by model year
The earliest supplied value is the baseline. Only later values that actually change are shown.
Wheelbase
Seat height
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 31.3 in — a seat height around the category middle. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
How its dimensions compare
Compared with other Yamaha models in the same Bikez category where enough usable data is available.
| Dimension | This model | Category median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 57.9 in (1,470 mm) | 55.5 in (1,410 mm) | 2.4 in above median |
| Seat height | 31.3 in (795 mm) | 31.2 in (792 mm) | 0.1 in above median |
Yamaha TDM 850 dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | — | — | — | — | 31.3 in (795 mm) | — |
| 1994 | — | — | — | — | 31.3 in (795 mm) | — |
| 1995 | — | — | — | — | 31.3 in (795 mm) | — |
| 1996 | — | — | — | — | 31.3 in (795 mm) | — |
| 1997 | — | — | — | — | 31.3 in (795 mm) | — |
| 1998 | — | — | — | — | 31.3 in (795 mm) | — |
| 1999 | — | — | — | 57.9 in (1,470 mm) | 31.5 in (800 mm) | — |
| 2000 | — | — | — | 57.9 in (1,470 mm) | 31.3 in (795 mm) | — |
| 2001 | — | — | — | 58.1 in (1,475 mm) | 31.3 in (795 mm) | — |
Yamaha TDM 850 dimensions FAQ
Is the Yamaha TDM 850 seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 31.3 in (795 mm), which is a seat height around the category middle. 0.1 in above the category median.
Does the Yamaha TDM 850 have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 57.9 in (1,470 mm), giving the Yamaha TDM 850 one of the longest wheelbases in its category. 2.4 in above the category median.
Did the Yamaha TDM 850 dimensions change much by year?
The biggest supplied shift is in wheelbase: increased from 57.9 in (1,470 mm) in 1999-2000 to 58.1 in (1,475 mm) in 2001, a change of 0.2 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.