The Yamaha TDM 850 is a road-focused all-rounder from Yamaha, with a tall, upright riding position and long-travel suspension. It uses a liquid-cooled 849cc parallel twin, given a 270-degree crank in 1996 for a V-twin-like feel.
Comfortable and versatile, it suited riders who wanted one bike for commuting, touring and back roads. It was replaced by the TDM900. Rivals included the Honda Africa Twin and BMW R 1100 GS.
| Year | Photo | Engine | Power | Weight | Seat | Fields |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | ![]() |
849 cc | 82 hp | 198 kg | 795 mm | 34 |
| 2000 | ![]() |
849 cc | 77 hp | 198 kg | 795 mm | 36 |
| 1999 | ![]() |
849 cc | 80 hp | 200 kg | 800 mm | 38 |
| 1998 | ![]() |
849 cc | 80 hp | 201 kg | 795 mm | 36 |
| 1997 | ![]() |
849 cc | 80 hp | 198 kg | 795 mm | 36 |
| 1996 | ![]() |
849 cc | 77 hp | 201 kg | 795 mm | 35 |
| 1995 | ![]() |
849 cc | 77 hp | 199 kg | 795 mm | 35 |
| 1994 | ![]() |
849 cc | 77 hp | 199 kg | 795 mm | 36 |
| 1993 | ![]() |
849 cc | 78 hp | 199 kg | 795 mm | 36 |
| 1992 | ![]() |
849 cc | 78 hp | 199 kg | 795 mm | 34 |
| 1991 | ![]() |
849 cc | 78 hp | 199 kg | 795 mm | 34 |