Across the 2006 and 2007 model years, the Yamaha TDM 900-A motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 491.6 lb (223 kg) and dry weights ranging from 423.3 lb (192 kg) to 425.5 lb (193 kg), depending on model year.
Yamaha TDM 900-A weight overview
This is a substantial motorcycle. The weight matters most when stopped, backing it up, parking on a slope or recovering from a lean.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Yamaha TDM 900-A?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha TDM 900-A is heavier than about 94.9% of 68 Yamaha enduro/off-road motorcycles 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-A weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2006, 2007 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 491.6 lb (223 kg) |
| Dry weight | 423.3 lb (192 kg) to 425.5 lb (193 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 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 2006 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 |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 5.78 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 13.32 lb-ft / 100 lb to 15.47 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.82 cc / lb to 2.12 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 47.2 lb / 100 cc to 54.8 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.7% to 7.8% |
| Weight with full tank | 456.1 lb (206.9 kg) to 458.3 lb (207.9 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha TDM 900-A weight FAQ
How much does the Yamaha TDM 900-A weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 491.6 lb (223 kg), while dry weight is 423.3 lb (192 kg) to 425.5 lb (193 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Yamaha TDM 900-A weight compare with similar Yamahas?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative wet weight is around the 95th percentile among 68 compatible Yamaha enduro/off-road motorcycles.
Are all Yamaha TDM 900-A model years the same weight?
There are year-to-year differences in the supplied data. The earliest covered year is used as the baseline, with later changed values shown separately above.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Yamaha TDM 900-A?
A full tank works out to about 32.8 lb (14.9 kg) from the listed 5.28 US gal (20 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Yamaha TDM 900-A weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 671.6 lb (304.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Yamaha TDM 900-A strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 17.29 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 94th percentile within the compatible Yamaha enduro / offroad power-to-weight comparison.
How much heavier is the Yamaha TDM 900-A with a full tank?
Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 456.1 lb (206.9 kg) to 458.3 lb (207.9 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.
What is the Yamaha TDM 900-A dry-to-wet weight difference?
Available years with both measurements show about 66.1 lb (30 kg) added between dry and ready-to-ride figures. Fuel explains part of it, while oil, coolant and specification definitions can explain the rest.
What is the Yamaha TDM 900-A torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
Available data gives 13.32 lb-ft per 100 lb to 15.47 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
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.