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

The Yamaha TRX 850 motorcycle specifications include a 849 cc (51.81 cu in) engine, power of 80 hp (58.4 kW) @ 7,500 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 190 kg (418.9 lb).

Key specifications

1996-1999Model years
849 ccDisplacement
80 hpPower
84.0 Nm @ 6,000 rpmTorque
190 kgDry weight
795 mmSeat height
Model years covered
1996199719981999
Year-specific specification changes

The 1996 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Dry weight
19971998188 kg (414.5 lb)
Power
1998199983 hp (60.6 kW) @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
1997199987.0 Nm (8.9 kgf-m or 64.2 ft.lbs) @ 6,000 rpm
Power/weight ratio
199719980.4415 hp/kg
Seat height
19971998785 mm (30.9 inches)
1999800 mm (31.5 inches)

How the Yamaha TRX 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.

Engine power80 hp
Low 2.8 hpAverage 53.3 hpHigh 171.2 hp

About 50% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 73rd percentile across Yamaha models.

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.

Seat height795 mm
Low 635 mmAverage 793 mmHigh 989 mm

Very close to the Yamaha database average. Around the 55th 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.

Engine power73rd

80 hp — more powerful than about 73% of Yamaha models with power data.

Displacement77th

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

Seat height55th

795 mm — taller than about 55% of Yamaha models.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Twin, four-stroke • 849 cc • 80 hp
Chassis snapshot

Seat 795 mm
5-speed

Additional useful specifications

Power-to-weight ratio 0.421 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 421.1 hp/tonne
Specific power 94.2 hp/L

Model information

Category Allround

Engine specifications

Engine type Twin, four-stroke
Displacement 849 cc (51.81 cu in)
Power 80 hp (58.4 kW) @ 7,500 rpm
Torque 84.0 Nm (8.6 kgf-m or 62.0 ft.lbs) @ 6,000 rpm
Valves per cylinder 5
Starter Electric

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Dual disc
Rear brakes Single disc

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 190 kg (418.9 lb)
Seat height 795 mm (31.3 inches)

Performance

Power/weight ratio 0.4211 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.