Yamaha TDM 850/900

[Oscar]

I had an 850 a while back.
Nice all rounder, great on seal, good on gravel and sand, even easy off road bits...

[idleidolidyll]

Great bikes and IMO perfect for NZ roads.

Suspension settings are important though to get the most out of one.
Obviously make sure a used one has been well serviced and if you're doubtful of it at all, get a shop to check it over for you.

I believe the motor had offset crank pin degrees set up to give pretty much the same firing as a 90 degree vee twin and obviously the same kind of torque delivery too.

If you're an experienced rider you'll be able to upset many a sport rider on this kind of bike.

Yes of course I'm biased, count my eyes!

[XF650]

Old thread but this TM link needs to be posted somewhere:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-247889622.htm

[scracha]

Old thread but this TM link needs to be posted somewhere:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-247889622.htm

I'd be tempted were rego fees not going up exponentially

[george formby]

I've got a TDM 850 in each hemisphere & love em I have done 600k+ days in Europe & here. The 18" front wheel & ability to stand on the footrests comfortably make gravel fun. On the tarmac they handle like a big supermoto with more torque. I really do not know what I would replace mine with.
http://www.carpe-tdm.net/ipb/index.php?
All of your questions answered above. Brilliant forum & very helpful members.
The 270o crank makes them sound just like a 900ss.

[george formby]

Anyone have any experience on this softish dual sport? Biggest selling all roader in many parts of Europe!

Their are quite a few carpe members in Oz. Go to the forum & hunt them down.