Yamaha TDM 850 Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Yamaha TDM 850 motorcycle specifications include a 849 cc (51.81 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 230 kg (507.1 lb).

Key specifications

1991-2001Model years
849 ccDisplacement
230 kgWet weight
18 LFuel tank
Model years covered
19911992199319941995199619971998199920002001
Year-specific specification changes

The 1991 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Compression ratio
199910.5:1
Front tire
1999110/80-ZR18
2001110/80-ZR18
Rear tire
1999150/70-ZR17
2001150/70-ZR17
Wet weight
1999234.5 kg (517 lb)
Cooling system
1997Air
Fuel capacity
1999200120.00 L (5.28 US gal)
Top speed
19971998205.0 km/h (127.4 mph)
1999202.0 km/h (125.5 mph)
2000200.0 km/h (124.3 mph)
2001210.0 km/h (130.5 mph)

How the Yamaha TDM 850 compares

This compares the motorcycle with all Yamaha models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Yamaha database average.

Displacement849 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 550 ccHigh 1,852 cc

About 54% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 77th percentile across Yamaha models.

Wet weight230 kg
Low 72.1 kgAverage 186.3 kgHigh 348.7 kg

About 23% heavier than the Yamaha database average. Around the 75th percentile across Yamaha models.

Fuel capacity18 L
Low 4 LAverage 13 LHigh 24 L

About 38% larger than the Yamaha database average. Around the 82nd percentile across Yamaha models.

This model Yamaha database average

Yamaha database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Yamaha specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement77th

849 cc — larger displacement than about 77% of Yamaha models.

Wet weight75th

230 kg — heavier than about 75% of Yamaha models, or lighter than about 25%.

Fuel capacity82nd

18 L — larger than about 82% of Yamaha fuel tanks in this database.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Twin, four-stroke • 849 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot

5-speed • Chain (final drive) • 110/80-18 front / 150/70-17 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 110/80-18
Rear tire size 150/70-17
Front tire width 110 mm
Front tire aspect ratio 80%
Front rim diameter 18 in
Rear tire width 150 mm
Rear tire aspect ratio 70%
Rear rim diameter 17 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.33:1 (Oversquare)

Engine specifications

Engine type Twin, four-stroke
Displacement 849 cc (51.81 cu in)
Bore × stroke 89.5 x 67.5 mm (3.5 x 2.7 inches)
Compression ratio 9.2:1
Valves per cylinder 5
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Dual disc
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire 110/80-18
Rear tire 150/70-17

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 230 kg (507.1 lb)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 18.00 L (4.76 US gal)

Performance

Top speed 207.0 km/h (128.6 mph)

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Yamaha models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Yamaha information before relying on them. Visit the official Yamaha website.