Yamaha TDM900A Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Yamaha TDM900A motorcycle specifications include a 897 cc (54.73 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 192 kg (423.3 lb).

Key specifications

2008Year released
897 ccDisplacement
88.8 Nm @ 9,100 rpmTorque
192 kgDry weight
825 mmSeat height
20 LFuel tank
1,485 mmWheelbase
160 mmGround clearance

How the Yamaha TDM900A 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.

Displacement897 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 550 ccHigh 1,852 cc

About 63% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 79th percentile across Yamaha models.

Seat height825 mm
Low 635 mmAverage 793 mmHigh 989 mm

Very close to the Yamaha database average. Around the 74th percentile across Yamaha models.

Fuel capacity20 L
Low 4 LAverage 13 LHigh 24 L

About 53% larger than the Yamaha database average. Around the 91st 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.

Displacement79th

897 cc — larger displacement than about 79% of Yamaha models.

Seat height74th

825 mm — taller than about 74% of Yamaha models.

Fuel capacity91st

20 L — larger than about 91% of Yamaha fuel tanks in this database.

Dimensions compared with Yamaha average

Each measurement is compared with the average value across Yamaha models where that dimension is available.

Overall length2,180 mm
This bike

2,180

Yamaha avg

2,082

5% above average.

Overall width800 mm
This bike

800

Yamaha avg

823

Close to average.

Overall height1,290 mm
This bike

1,290

Yamaha avg

1,172

10% above average.

Wheelbase1,485 mm
This bike

1,485

Yamaha avg

1,416

5% above average.

Seat height825 mm
This bike

825

Yamaha avg

793

4% above average.

Ground clearance160 mm
This bike

160

Yamaha avg

181

11% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Twin, four-stroke • 897 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,485 mmSeat 825 mmClearance 160 mm
5-speed • Chain (final drive) • 120/70-ZR18 front / 160/60-ZR17 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 120/70-ZR18
Rear tire size 160/60-ZR17
Bore/stroke ratio 1.36:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Year released 2008

Engine specifications

Engine type Twin, four-stroke
Displacement 897 cc (54.73 cu in)
Torque 88.8 Nm (9.1 kgf-m or 65.5 ft.lbs) @ 9,100 rpm
Bore × stroke 92.0 x 67.5 mm (3.6 x 2.7 inches)
Compression ratio 10.4:1
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel system Injection. Electronic Fuel Injection
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Ignition TCI
Starter Electric
Lubrication Dry sump

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)
Clutch Wet, multiple-disc coil spring

Chassis and suspension

Frame Aluminium, diamond shaped
Front suspension Telescopic forks
Rear suspension Swingarm (link suspension)
Front wheel travel 130 mm (5.1 inches)
Rear wheel travel 120 mm (4.7 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Double disc
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire 120/70-ZR18
Rear tire 160/60-ZR17

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 192 kg (423.3 lb)
Seat height 825 mm (32.5 inches)
Overall length 2,180 mm (85.8 inches)
Overall width 800 mm (31.5 inches)
Overall height 1,290 mm (50.8 inches)
Wheelbase 1,485 mm (58.5 inches)
Ground clearance 160 mm (6.3 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 20.00 L (5.28 US gal)

Performance

Power/weight ratio 0.4428 hp/kg

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.