In 1991 came the TDM850 MkI. The customers demand changed for more versatile bikes than for trail bikes.

The engine is similar to the XTZ750, except the bore grow up to give a 849cc displacement.
Maximum bhp is 73.7, overall performances are rather good considering this is not a sport-bike, not even a sport-GT.

The TDM850 has an hybrid chassis : there is a Deltabox perimetric steel frame and rather long travel suspensions, more trail-like than pure road characteristics.
The rear suspension is not progressive, the front suspension is a 41mm diameter cartridge fork.
The engine is protected by a metal plate.
The braking is far more efficient than with the XTZ, with also three disk-brakes.
The front wheel has a rather unusual 18' diameter which limits the tyre's choice.

The 3VD - MkI was produced from 1991 until 1995 without any modification except the color pattern.
In 1991 came the TDM850 MkI. The customers demand changed for more versatile bikes than for trail bikes.
The engine is similar to the XTZ750, except the bore grow up to give a 849cc displacement. Maximum bhp is 73.7, overall performances are rather good considering this is not a sport-bike, not even a sport-GT.
The TDM850 has an hybrid chassis : there is a Deltabox perimetric steel frame and rather long travel suspensions, more trail-like than pure road characteristics. The rear suspension is not progressive, the front suspension is a 41mm diameter cartridge fork. The engine is protected by a metal plate. The braking is far more efficient than with the XTZ, with also three disk-brakes. The front wheel has a rather unusual 18' diameter which limits the tyre's choice.
The 3VD - MkI was produced from 1991 until 1995 without any modification except the color pattern.
Yamaha TDM