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Title: anyone on here got a tdm900
Post by: fatbloke62 on 21 June 2018, 07:13:12 am

As in the heading, I'm toying with the idea of getting one these as another bike can anyone on here give me a honest review regarding comfort, performance reliability etc . Cheers

Title: Re: anyone on here got a tdm900
Post by: Wharfe on 21 June 2018, 08:50:24 am

I had one for a year not so long ago, before I got the Fazer bug (again). I bought mine, a 12 plate,  with pretty low miles (about 8k on the clocks I think) and did around 4-5k on it in the year I had it. At that age you'd expect it not to have any reliability issues (and it didn't). It was reasonably brisk, capable of handling autobahns without a struggle, and supremely comfortable. Pretty neutral handling, no surprises anywhere. All round not very glamorous but a damn good workhorse.... these are the kind of bikes that are scorned by those that don't know them but well rated by their owners generally. And much more popular in Europe than here where they never really caught on. Whilst the 850's are pretty agricultural the 900's do have a little more finesse about them.
I do know the 850's are very sensitive to oil levels - not sure that's the case with 900's though. There is a good community online - look for Carpe TDM. All you need to know is there.

 

Title: Re: anyone on here got a tdm900
Post by: Flooky on 21 June 2018, 09:24:56 am

I had the 850, loved it. really nice bike. I had the super tenere and trx too ( same engine ) no trouble with any of them. I would have another one no prob.

Title: Re: anyone on here got a tdm900
Post by: Trebus on 21 June 2018, 10:10:59 am

Excellent fuel economy as well if that’s a commuting consideration.

Title: Re: anyone on here got a tdm900
Post by: celticbiker on 21 June 2018, 05:26:45 pm

I've had 2 of them and covered about 130000 miles on them without any major issues, other than consumables and regular fluid changes they are supremely reliable, comfortable and economical. Deceivingly quick, very narrow and really punchy.
Loved every mile on these bikes and 600 miles in a day is no problem.
Got plenty more to say about these bikes if you want to hear it.

Title: Re: anyone on here got a tdm900
Post by: fatbloke62 on 24 June 2018, 05:14:44 pm

Thanks for the reply gents ,  I'm going to try and blag a test  ride if I can find one at a stealer close enough. Mr celtic if I do get a test ride I might be getting In touch  for more info

Title: Re: anyone on here got a tdm900
Post by: celticbiker on 24 June 2018, 09:24:04 pm

Not a problem. I've got plenty of info to share.