| Attribute | Yamaha TDM 850 1997 × | BMW R 850 R 1997 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1997 | 1997 |
| Make | Yamaha | BMW |
| Model | Yamaha TDM 850 | BMW R 850 R |
| Category | Allround | Naked bike |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 5 | 4 |
| Displacement (cm³) | 849 | 848 |
| Power (kw) | 58.4 | 51.1 |
| Cooling system | Air | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Torque (Nm) | 82 | 77 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Chassis | ||
| Front brakes | Dual disc | - |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Dry weight (kg) | 198 | 214 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2949 | 0.2388 |
| Seat height (mm) | 795 | 780 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 205 | 190 |