TDM 850

2000 Yamaha TDM 850 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 2000 Yamaha TDM 850 allround motorcycle, Yamaha utilizes a 849 cc (51.8 cu in) liquid-cooled twin, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 77 HP (56.2 kW) at 7,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 77 Nm (56.8 lb-ft) at 6,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 90.7 HP per liter and a 1,500 rpm working window between peak torque (6,000 rpm) and peak power (7,500 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the TDM 850 measures 198 kg (437 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.39 HP/kg (2.57 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 795 mm (31.3 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,470 mm (57.9 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 20-liter (5.3 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 200 km/h (124 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 11 indexed model years from 1991 to 2001, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.