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Yamaha TDM 850 Twin - [1996]
This edition of the Yamaha TDM 850 Twin is the 5 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 1996. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1997 Suzuki GW 400 Inazuma and the 1997 Suzuki TS 125 Single Cylinder.This particular Yamaha TDM 850 has a 849cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, V4 Petrol powerplant with 2 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative V4 engine, Sport-Touring style motorbike includes the Kawasaki Ninja H2 1000 SX-SE Supercharged - [2020]
The 1996 TDM 850 shares its V4 engine and Sport-Touring style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Kawasaki Ninja H2 1000 SX-SE Supercharged and the 2019 Kawasaki Ninja H2 1000 SX-SE Supercharged. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the TDM 850's Sport-Touring style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2005 Kawasaki Z 750 S | 2005cc.1995 Suzuki RF 600 R | 1995cc.
Weighing in at 220 kgs (485 lbs) this makes the Yamaha TDM 850 Twin in the same weight category as the 2025 Suzuki SV 650 ABS or the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE, give or take 50kg.
The 1996 Yamaha TDM 850 shares the same bhp with the Suzuki SV 650 ABS - [2025]
In terms of power the 849cc 22 valve V4 2 cylinder engine produces 77 bhp (57 kW) @ 7500 rpm similar to the 2025 Suzuki SV 650 ABS [73 bhp (54 kW) @ 8500 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 [72.4 bhp (53 kW) @ 9000 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 59.2 lb-ft (80.2 Nm) @ 6000 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Suzuki SV 650 ABS [47.2 lb-ft (63.9 Nm) @ 8100 rpm] and the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE [73.0 lb-ft (99.1 Nm) @ 7700 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Yamaha TDM 850 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 1985 Suzuki GSX 750 EF has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1996 Yamaha TDM 850 Twin.
The 1996 Yamaha TDM 850 Twin has a Power to weight ratio of 350.0 bhp per ton and 269.0 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1996 TDM 850 competing with the 1985 Suzuki GSX 750 EF [373.9 bhp\ton] and the 1984 Suzuki GSX 750 ES [373.9 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Yamaha TDM 850 generating around 269.0 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2010 Yamaha TDM 900 A [293.7 lb-ft per ton] and the 2009 Yamaha TDM 900 GT [293.7 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 10.6 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 10.8 secs, this makes the Yamaha TDM 850 Twin similar in acceleration to the 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 (10.6 secs) and the 2023 Yamaha Tenere 700 Explore Edition (10.6 secs). This Yamaha TDM 850 Twin also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 1996 Yamaha TDM 850 Twin and the 1971 Suzuki T 500 Titan
When talking about the performance of the 1996 Yamaha TDM 850 Twin on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 12.5 secs @ 44 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 1971 Suzuki T 500 Titan (12.5 secs) and the 1981 Suzuki GS 850 G (12.5 secs).
The 1996 version of the Yamaha TDM 850 Twin has a maximum speed of 129mph.
Top Speed of the 1996 TDM 850 equals the 2024 Honda CB 650 R
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 1996 Yamaha TDM 850 Twin then how about a 2024 Honda CB 650 R (140 mph) and the 2024 Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing Tour (140 mph).
