Skeezix
Junior Member
Some of you may be familiar with, or know about, the Yamaha TDM. It was sold in the US from 1991-1992 as the TDM 850, but then discontinued due to poor sales. Back in the early 90’s the US market didn’t know what to do with a Euro-adventure bike though it was quite good; even by today’s standards.:Flash: It was much like a V-strom, but had an 850cc parallel twin with a 5 speed gearbox. It also had very good weather protection and adjustable suspension. Around 2001 it got a redesign and a larger 900cc motor and a six-speed box. Here are a few reviews.
Yamaha TDM900 Review
http://www.motorbikestoday.com/reviews/Articles/yam_tdm900.htm
2002 Yamaha TDM 900 - Page 1
I truly think the US market would embrace the TDM if Yamaha were to bring it back again. For instance, we now have the following Euro-esque bikes in the ‘Adventure Touring’ category for sale in the US: Suzuki V-Strom, Aprilia Caponord, Kawasaki Versys, Triumph Tiger, Ducati Multistrada, and the Yamaha FZ6 (even though it got discontinued this year) and the Honda Deaueville. I genuinely think the TDM has a chance - call Yamaha USA and tell them WE WANT THE TDM BACK! Here's the number (800) 962-7926:cheer:
I am very serious when I say...please call them! If you have read anything about the Kawasaki Versys, you know that when Kawasaki designed it, it was a Euro-only bike that was never intended for US sale....but so many people emailed and called Kawasaki USA, they decided to bring it over here due to the demand. Call Yamaha USA at (800) 962-7926 and voice your opinion. The more bikes of this type we see, the more competitive the market will get and the better the bikes will become. Call Yamaha USA this week and tell them you want the TDM back in the USA!:rockon:
-Skeezix
Yamaha TDM900 Review
http://www.motorbikestoday.com/reviews/Articles/yam_tdm900.htm
2002 Yamaha TDM 900 - Page 1
I truly think the US market would embrace the TDM if Yamaha were to bring it back again. For instance, we now have the following Euro-esque bikes in the ‘Adventure Touring’ category for sale in the US: Suzuki V-Strom, Aprilia Caponord, Kawasaki Versys, Triumph Tiger, Ducati Multistrada, and the Yamaha FZ6 (even though it got discontinued this year) and the Honda Deaueville. I genuinely think the TDM has a chance - call Yamaha USA and tell them WE WANT THE TDM BACK! Here's the number (800) 962-7926:cheer:
I am very serious when I say...please call them! If you have read anything about the Kawasaki Versys, you know that when Kawasaki designed it, it was a Euro-only bike that was never intended for US sale....but so many people emailed and called Kawasaki USA, they decided to bring it over here due to the demand. Call Yamaha USA at (800) 962-7926 and voice your opinion. The more bikes of this type we see, the more competitive the market will get and the better the bikes will become. Call Yamaha USA this week and tell them you want the TDM back in the USA!:rockon:
-Skeezix
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