2009Yamaha TDM 900

★ 2.9

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The 2009 Yamaha TDM 900 is a versatile all-around motorcycle suited for touring and commuting riders seeking practical performance. Its 897cc twin-cylinder engine delivers balanced power and torque, while its comfortable ergonomics and fuel-injected reliability make it ideal for long-distance riding and everyday use.

Capacity: 897.0 ccm
Engine: Parallel Twin, four-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Dry weight: 195.5 kg
Seat height: 825 mm
Power: 85.0 HP (62.5 kW)

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What’s new for the 2009 Yamaha TDM 900

vs the 2008

Spec	2008	2009
Power	85.0 HP (62.5 kW) @ 7500 RPM	85.0 HP (62.5 kW)
Dry weight	192.0 kg (423.3 pounds)	195.5 kg (431.0 pounds)

Other years 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail30%

Cornering75%

City riding65%

Daily riding78%

Touring80%

Two-up70%

Track40%

Best for: Built as a versatile do-it-all machine, equally happy commuting, carving backroads, or loading up for a multi-day tour.
Built for: A grounded, torque-rich parallel-twin allrounder with a Deltabox frame that rewards confident, relaxed cornering over outright aggression.
Not ideal for: Not the right choice for riders chasing track-day lap times or serious off-road capability, as its road-biased tyres and modest ground clearance limit rough terrain use.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

Will it fit you?

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Your height

Inseam (optional)

Units

At 825mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with balls of both feet on the 2009 Yamaha TDM 900, with a cramped knee angle of around 70 degrees and a forward-leaning riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 897.0 ccm
Power: 85.0 HP (62.5 kW)
Torque: 88.8 Nm (9.1 kgf-m)
Engine type: Parallel Twin, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.4348 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke: 92.0 x 67.5 mm
Compression: 10.4:1
Cooling system: Liquid
Fuel system: Injection
Starting: Electric
Ignition: TCI
Valves per cylinder: 5
Lubrication system: Dry sump

Transmission

Gearbox: 6-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Chain
Clutch: Wet, multiple-disc coil spring

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1485 mm
Overall length: 2180 mm
Overall width: 800 mm
Overall height: 1290 mm
Seat height: 825 mm
Dry weight: 195.5 kg
Wet weight: 223.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 20.00 litres
Ground clearance: 160 mm
Oil capacity: 4.70 litres

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Aluminium, diamond shaped
Front suspension: Telescopic forks
Rear suspension: Swingarm (link suspension)
Front wheel travel: 150 mm
Rear wheel travel: 133 mm
Rake (fork angle): 25.0°
Trail: 114 mm

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Double disc
Front brakes diameter: 298 mm
Rear brakes: Single disc
Rear brakes diameter: 245 mm
Front tyre: 120/70-ZR18
Rear tyre: 160/60-ZR17

Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.

What changed, year to year

Differences highlighted

Specification	2002	2005	2008	2009	2010	2013
Capacity	897 cc	889 cc	897 cc	897 cc	897 cc	897 cc
Dry weight	190 kg	190 kg	192 kg	196 kg	196 kg	199 kg
Seat height	825 mm	825 mm	825 mm	825 mm	825 mm	825 mm
Fuel capacity	20 L	—	20 L	20 L	20 L	20 L