The Yamaha TDM 900 motorcycle dimensions for 2002-2013 is length 85.8 in (2,180 mm), width 31.5 in (800 mm), height 32.5 in (825 mm) to 50.8 in (1,290 mm), wheelbase 58.5 in (1,485 mm), seat height 25.8 in (655 mm) to 32.5 in (825 mm), and the ground clearance is 6.3 in (160 mm).
Yamaha TDM 900 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.
Overall height
Seat height
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 32.5 in — one of the highest seat heights in its category. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
68.1% of overall length. This shows how much of the bike’s total length is axle-to-axle distance rather than overhang.
Length beyond wheelbase
About 27.4 in (695 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 18.8 sq ft (1.74 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
10.8%. A simple ratio showing listed ground clearance relative to wheelbase.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 85.8 in (2,180 mm) | 82.1 in (2,085 mm) | 3.7 in above median |
| Width | 31.5 in (800 mm) | 29.5 in (750 mm) | 2 in above median |
| Height | 50.8 in (1,290 mm) | 43.5 in (1,105 mm) | 7.3 in above median |
| Wheelbase | 58.5 in (1,485 mm) | 55.5 in (1,410 mm) | 3 in above median |
| Seat height | 32.5 in (825 mm) | 31.2 in (792 mm) | 1.3 in above median |
| Ground clearance | 6.3 in (160 mm) | 5.8 in (148 mm) | 0.5 in above median |
Yamaha TDM 900 dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 85.8 in (2,180 mm) | 31.5 in (800 mm) | 32.5 in (825 mm) | 58.5 in (1,485 mm) | 25.8 in (655 mm) | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
| 2003 | — | — | — | 58.5 in (1,485 mm) | 32.5 in (825 mm) | — |
| 2004 | 85.8 in (2,180 mm) | 31.5 in (800 mm) | 50.8 in (1,290 mm) | 58.5 in (1,485 mm) | 32.5 in (825 mm) | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
| 2006 | 85.8 in (2,180 mm) | 31.5 in (800 mm) | 50.8 in (1,290 mm) | 58.5 in (1,485 mm) | 32.5 in (825 mm) | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
| 2007 | 85.8 in (2,180 mm) | 31.5 in (800 mm) | 50.8 in (1,290 mm) | 58.5 in (1,485 mm) | 32.5 in (825 mm) | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
| 2008 | 85.8 in (2,180 mm) | 31.5 in (800 mm) | 50.8 in (1,290 mm) | 58.5 in (1,485 mm) | 32.5 in (825 mm) | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
| 2009 | 85.8 in (2,180 mm) | 31.5 in (800 mm) | 50.8 in (1,290 mm) | 58.5 in (1,485 mm) | 32.5 in (825 mm) | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
| 2011 | 85.8 in (2,180 mm) | 31.5 in (800 mm) | 50.8 in (1,290 mm) | 58.5 in (1,485 mm) | 32.5 in (825 mm) | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
| 2012 | 85.8 in (2,180 mm) | 31.5 in (800 mm) | 50.8 in (1,290 mm) | 58.5 in (1,485 mm) | 32.5 in (825 mm) | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
| 2013 | 85.8 in (2,180 mm) | — | 50.8 in (1,290 mm) | 58.5 in (1,485 mm) | 32.5 in (825 mm) | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Yamaha TDM 900 dimensions FAQ
Is the Yamaha TDM 900 seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 32.5 in (825 mm), which is one of the highest seat heights in its category. 1.3 in above the category median.
Does the Yamaha TDM 900 have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 58.5 in (1,485 mm), giving the Yamaha TDM 900 one of the longest wheelbases in its category. 3 in above the category median. The wheelbase is about 68.1% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Yamaha TDM 900 have?
The representative ground clearance is 6.3 in (160 mm), which is higher-than-typical ground clearance. 0.5 in above the category median.
Is the Yamaha TDM 900 compact or large?
The representative overall length is 85.8 in (2,180 mm), making the Yamaha TDM 900 among the longest comparable Yamaha models. 3.7 in above the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 18.8 sq ft (1.74 m²).
What do the Yamaha TDM 900 width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 31.5 in (800 mm) and representative height is 50.8 in (1,290 mm). The width is wider than most comparable Yamaha models. The height is among the tallest comparable Yamaha models.
Did the Yamaha TDM 900 dimensions change much by year?
The biggest supplied shift is in overall height: increased from 32.5 in (825 mm) in 2002 to 50.8 in (1,290 mm) in 2004-2013, a change of 18.3 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.