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Yamaha TDM 900 Twin - [2002]
This edition of the Yamaha TDM 900 Twin is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2002. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2003 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 DOHC and the 2003 Suzuki Raider 150 - Satria F150.This particular Yamaha TDM 900 has a 897cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, V4 Petrol powerplant with 2 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.
An alternative V4 engine, Sport-Touring style motorbike includes the Kawasaki Ninja H2 1000 SX-SE Supercharged - [2020]
The 2002 TDM 900 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 900's Sport-Touring style with a similar size of engine then how about the 1995 Suzuki RF 900 R S2 | 1995cc.1994 Suzuki RF 900 R | 1994cc.
Weighing in at 0 kgs (0 lbs) this makes the Yamaha TDM 900 Twin in the same weight category as the 2024 Kawasaki Z7 Hybrid or the 2024 Honda CBR 650 R, give or take 50kg.
The 2002 Yamaha TDM 900 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder - [2025]
In terms of power the 897cc 22 valve V4 2 cylinder engine produces 86.2 bhp (64 kW) @ 7500 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder [73.4 bhp (54 kW) @ 8750 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally [72.4 bhp (53 kW) @ 9000 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 65.4 lb-ft (88.7 Nm) @ 6000 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC [73.0 lb-ft (99.1 Nm) @ 7700 rpm] and the 2025 Suzuki SV 650 ABS [47.2 lb-ft (63.9 Nm) @ 8100 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Yamaha TDM 900 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 1991 Kawasaki Gpz 900 Ninja has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2002 Yamaha TDM 900 Twin.
The 2002 Yamaha TDM 900 Twin has a Power to weight ratio of 410.4 bhp per ton and 311.8 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2002 TDM 900 competing with the 1991 Kawasaki Gpz 900 Ninja [435.4 bhp\ton] and the 2000 Kawasaki Gpz 900 Ninja [435.4 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 900 generating around 311.8 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 2005 Norton Commando 961 SS [336.5 lb-ft per ton] and the 1998 Honda CBR 900 RR Fireblade [336.2 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 9.0 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 9.2 secs, this makes the Yamaha TDM 900 Twin similar in acceleration to the 2024 Suzuki GSX 8 S 8 Kevin Schwantz Tribute (9.0 secs) and the 2023 Suzuki GSX 8 S (9.0 secs). This Yamaha TDM 900 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 2002 Yamaha TDM 900 Twin and the 2010 Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom
When talking about the performance of the 2002 Yamaha TDM 900 Twin on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 12.2 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2010 Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom (12.2 secs) and the 2020 Suzuki DL 1050 V-Strom XT (12.2 secs).
The 2002 version of the Yamaha TDM 900 Twin has a maximum speed of 135mph.
Top Speed of the 2002 TDM 900 equals the 2005 Honda CB 900 F Hornet
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2002 Yamaha TDM 900 Twin then how about a 2005 Honda CB 900 F Hornet (146 mph) and the 2002 Honda CB 900 F Hornet (146 mph).
Honda CB 400 N Super Dream
Engine Capacity: 395 cc
Top Speed: 103 mph
Quarter Mile: 14.7 secs @ 0 mph
