Comparisons / Comparison of Honda VFR 800 2012 and Yamaha TDM 900 2008

Comparison of Honda VFR 800 2012 and Yamaha TDM 900 2008 [S]ave

Attribute
Yamaha TDM 900 2008 ×
Honda VFR 800 2012 ×
General
Production from (year)20082012
MakeYamahaHonda
ModelYamaha TDM 900Honda VFR 800
CategorySportSport touring
Engine and transmission
Engine typeTwin, four-strokeV4, four-stroke
Valves per cylinder-4
Fuel systemInjectionInjection. PGM-FI
Engine details-90 degree V-4
Displacement (cm³)897782
Power (kw)62.178.1
Cooling systemLiquidLiquid
Transmission type,final driveChainChain
Torque (Nm)88.880
Bore (mm)9272
Stroke (mm)67.548
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
Fuel controlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Driveline-O-Ring sealed chain
IgnitionTCIComputer-controlled digital transistorised with electronic advance
ClutchWet, multiple-disc coil spring-
Lubrication systemDry sump-
Compression10.4:111.6:1
Chassis
Front suspensionTelescopic forks43mm HMAS cartridge-type telescopic fork with stepless pre-load adjustment, 109mm axle travel
Rear suspensionSwingarm (link suspension)Pro-link with gas-charged HMAS damper, 7-step preload and stepless rebound adjustment, 120mm axle travel
Front brakesDouble discDouble disc. Combined 3-piston calliper (ABS) and sintered metal pads
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. Combined 3-piston callipers (ABS) and sintered metal pads
Diameter (mm)245256
Frame typeAluminium, diamond shaped-
Front tyre120/70-ZR18120/70-ZR17
Rear tyre160/60-ZR17180/55-ZR17
Wheels-Spoke cast aluminium
Other
StarterElectricElectric
Color options-
  • red
  • silver
  • white
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)1,4851,460
Dry weight (kg)192218
Power/weight ratio0.32340.3583
Overall height (mm)1,2901,195
Overall length (mm)2,1802,120
Overall width (mm)800735
Seat height (mm)825805
Ground clearance (mm)160130
Performance
Fuel capacity (l)2022



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