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HONDA Varadero |
BMW R1100GS |
YAMAHA TDM 850 |
HONDA Africa Twin |
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Top Speed km/h |
205 |
204 |
224 |
180 |
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Acceleration 0-400m |
11.8s |
12.9s |
12.2s |
13.2s |
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Max Power/rpm |
86.6/ 7550 |
78.3/ 6840 |
72/ 7520 |
59/ 7500 |
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Best Fuel Economy |
20 km/l |
21 km/l |
23 km/l |
21 km/l |
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Worst Fuel Economy |
9 km/l |
11 km/l |
17km/l |
12 km/l |
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Averaged Fuel Economy |
17 km/l |
18 km/l |
20 km/l |
17 km/l |
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Fuel Tank Size |
25 l |
24 l |
20 l |
23 l |
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Claimed Dry Weights |
220 kg |
220 kg |
201 kg |
208 kg |
Goodies on this Bike
This model is no longer produced, and this bike is from the last year of production, i.e. 2001, it has it's long pedigree starting from the XTZ 750, and has had numerous upgrades over more than 10 years of evolution, making this an ultra-reliable, day-to-day performance machine, and perhaps giving it classic status in motorcycling history in future
Eaglescreens windscreen: Relaxed ride up to 100 km/h, perfect for city roads
Specially fabricated Handlebar riser: Pushes bars up 2 inches upwards and rearwards for a more comfortable ride
Fiamm Electronic Horns: Added safety
Rikycross Engine Guards: For those 'just-in-case' moments
Hepco & Becker racks with two Large size 'Junior' Bags
100/55W White Xenon Lights
Auxiliary fog and spot lamp, mounted just below the headlights, these are complement the 'weak' original equipment
Fabricated Gear Shift link, so that it'll never fall off, original fell off incidentally
Saeng Stealth Edging... seems to work, or is it psychological ;)
Caterpillar Part No. 8M-4991- Cheap Throttle Lock
52l Detachable Top Box- Because it's the largest one I can find :), and makes sense in city riding
SimpleOiler chain oiler system by vchua with dual injector system- move over Scottoiler ;)
!!!THIS BIKE HAS RECENTLY BEEN SOLD TO A NEW (HAPPY?) OWNER!!!
Due to unforseen underusage (i.e. working too hard, and having no time to ride the bike) I have recently sold the bike until better times, when I will probably get another one ;)
The following items were included with the sale of the bike
Haynes workshop manual
Workshop diagrams CD Rom
Metzeler tyre repair kit
Spare fabricated Clutch cable
Upgraded tool kit
Spare 15T front sprocket
Spare Eaglescreen extension screen
Staintune Racing Exhaust System
Roadtax till June 2005
New 'FY' registration
Work done/Goodies fitted to the bike in the last 6 months include:
Front and Rear Metzeler Z4s
Maintenance free battery
20K mile servicing
... must say I miss 'AMAH', but am glad that she is being put to better use by her new owner...
Some LINKS on this little known gem of a bike
Singapore TDM Forum
The TDM site
From a local forum
All the reviews and more on the TDM
Some Specifications and Comparisons
Info on other bikes, obtained from various sources, except those of the TDM, which are from personal experience;
