American buyers briefly got to enjoy Yamaha’s TDM850 in the early 1990s – it was a bit ahead of its time as an “Adventure Sports” bike that focused on sporty street riding but with upright ergonomics. But in other markets, Yamaha utilized the same parallel-twin motor in a sports bike package that gave off some Ducati 900SS vibes thanks to its trellis frame.
In TRX guise, the 849cc engine was given a 270 degree crank to better replicate V-Twin feel, higher compression, larger airbox, lightened flywheel, 38mm Mikuni carbs, and a closer-ratio five speed transmission. This led to a 11 hp bump up to 79 (Ducati’s 900SS made 80).
The TRX was originally designed to be sold exclusively in Japan, though Yamaha would later export a few to Europe. The Japanese-market bikes featured a white frame and Brembo calipers.
This example is VIN: 4NX002831, Engine #: N401E000370.
The odometer shows 8,175 kilometers (5,080 miles.)
This TRX came to us out of a collection in South Africa. Maintenance history is not known, so in preparation for the listing we installed new NGK spark plugs, replaced some of the fuel line, installed a new fuel filter, changed the engine oil/filter, flushed the front/rear brake fluid, flushed the coolant, and detailed the bike. Angel did the work, he notes that the brake pads are at 90%/90% front/rear.
Angel also installed new Bridgestone Battlax S22 Hypersport tires with date codes of 2921 and 4221.
Lastly, Angel notes that the horn works intermittently, we’d recommend replacement.
Modifications:
Aftermarket front fairing.
Aftermarket seat/tail.
Custom paint.
Pipe wrap on headers.
Fake Akrapovic exhaust.
Wave rotors.
Tail tidy with aftermarket rear turn signals.
Aftermarket front turn signals.
Tank grip pads.
Tank protector and GFP keyless gas cap.
Bar end mirrors.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Inside of the tank:
The sale includes two keys.
Currently located at our facility in Santa Monica, California (please make an appointment for an inspection), this Yamaha is offered on a clean Oregon title. Have any TRX850 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
Continental US: Haul Bikes will ship anything sold through Iconic for a starting rate of $750 in the Continental US (prices may increase in rural markets), and Iconic will handle the paperwork on your behalf. You do not need to crate your bike or drain the gas/disconnect the battery if you go with Haul Bikes. We are glad to work with the shipper of your choice as well, but you will have to arrange it.
Please note:
spares/extras will have to be shipped separately via FedEx or similar.
the fee includes $15,000 of insurance with a $500 deductible. Additional insurance can be purchased at a cost of $50 per additional $5,000 of value.
$5,000 for US to Europe/Asia is a VERY ROUGH ballpark which includes transport as well as customs fees and duties. Please contact Shippio for an exact quote.
