Across the 2009 and 2010 model years, the Yamaha TDM 900A motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 491.6 lb (223 kg) to 496 lb (225 kg).
Yamaha TDM 900A 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 900A?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha TDM 900A is heavier than about 83% of 197 Yamaha motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Ready-to-ride weight range
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Yamaha TDM 900A weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2009, 2010 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 491.6 lb (223 kg) to 496 lb (225 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 897 cc |
| 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 2009 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
| Torque per 100 lb | 13.2 lb-ft / 100 lb to 13.32 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.81 cc / lb to 1.82 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 54.8 lb / 100 cc to 55.3 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.6% to 6.7% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha TDM 900A weight FAQ
How much does the Yamaha TDM 900A weigh?
The available wet/running figure is 491.6 lb (223 kg) to 496 lb (225 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.
How does the Yamaha TDM 900A weight compare with similar Yamahas?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative wet weight is around the 83rd percentile among 197 compatible Yamaha motorcycles.
Are all Yamaha TDM 900A 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 900A?
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 900A weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 673.8 lb (305.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
How much of the Yamaha TDM 900A total weight comes from fuel?
Fuel accounts for roughly 6.6% to 6.7% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.
How does Yamaha TDM 900A torque compare with its weight?
Available data gives 13.2 lb-ft per 100 lb to 13.32 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
What is the Yamaha TDM 900A engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The model has about 1.81 cc per lb to 1.82 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
How far is the Yamaha TDM 900A from the median Yamaha motorcycle weight?
The representative wet weight is about 118.8 lb (53.9 kg) heavier than the median Yamaha motorcycle weight of 375 lb (170.1 kg) in this dataset.
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.