TRX 850

1996 Yamaha TRX 850 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Yamaha for the allround motorcycle segment, the 1996 Yamaha TRX 850 utilizes a 849 cc (51.8 cu in) twin, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 80 HP (58.4 kW) at 7,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 84 Nm (62 lb-ft) at 6,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox. With a specific output of 94.2 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 TRX 850 measures 190 kg (419 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.42 HP/kg (2.38 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.

Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 1996 to 1999, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.