Built around Yamaha's allround motorcycle platform, the 2011 Yamaha TDM 900 relies on a 897 cc (54.7 cu in) liquid-cooled twin, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 85 HP (62.1 kW) at 7,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 88.8 Nm (65.5 lb-ft) at 9,100 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 94.8 HP per liter, 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 900 measures 223 kg (492 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.38 HP/kg (2.62 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 825 mm (32.5 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,485 mm (58.5 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.
Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 10 indexed model years from 2002 to 2013, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
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Transmission
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