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            General information         | 
    
  
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                            Model name                    
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                                    Yamaha TDM 850                         | 
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                            Model year                    
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                                    1998                         | 
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                            Category                    
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                                    Allround                         | 
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                            Rating                    
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            Engine and transmission         | 
    
  
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                            Displacement                    
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                                    849.0 ccm (51.81 cubic inches)                         | 
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                            Engine type                    
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                                    Twin, four-stroke                         | 
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                            Power output                    
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                                    80.0 HP (58.4  kW)) @ 7500 RPM                         | 
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                            Torque                    
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                                    77.0 Nm (7.9 kgf-m or 56.8 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM                         | 
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                            Top speed                    
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                                    205.0 km/h (127.4 mph)                         | 
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                            Valves per cylinder                    
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                                    5                         | 
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                            Cooling system                    
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                                    Liquid                         | 
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                            Gearbox                    
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                                    5-speed                         | 
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                            Transmission type                    
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                                    Chain  (final drive)                         | 
    
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            Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels         | 
    
  
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                            Front brakes                    
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                                    Dual disc                         | 
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                            Rear brakes                    
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                                    Single disc                         | 
    
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            Physical measures and capacities         | 
    
  
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                            Dry weight                    
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                                    201.0 kg (443.1 pounds)                         | 
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                            Power/weight ratio                    
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                                    0.3980 HP/kg                         | 
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                            Seat height                    
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                                    795 mm (31.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.                         | 
    
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            Other specifications         | 
    
  
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                            Starter                    
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                                    Electric                         | 
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