Yamaha TDM 900 2013 vs. Honda CB500X 2020

Yamaha TDM 900 2013

Honda CB500X 2020

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Technical Specifications Yamaha TDM 900 2013 compared to Honda CB500X 2020

Yamaha TDM 900 2013

Honda CB500X 2020

Yamaha TDM 900 2013

Honda CB500X 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	92 mm	Bore	67 mm
Stroke	Stroke	67.5 mm	Stroke	66.8 mm
Engine power	Engine power	86 HP	Engine power	48 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8.6 rpm
Torque	Torque	88.8 Nm	Torque	43 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.4	Compression Ratio	10.7
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	5	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Displacement	Displacement	897 ccm	Displacement	471 ccm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Steel

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Single disk

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	18 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	160 mm	Rear tyre width	160 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,180 mm	Length	2,095 mm
Width	Width	800 mm	Width	830 mm
Height	Height	1,290 mm	Height	1,390 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,485 mm	Wheelbase	1,421 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	825 mm	Seat Height	810 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	226 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	196 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17.3 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A2

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha TDM 900 2013

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Honda CB500X 2020

Despite its small displacement compared to other touring enduros, the CB500X is by no means kid's stuff. Adult appearance, an accessible and fun engine and really great touring capabilities make it an affordable touring motorbike for young and old. The Honda cuts a fine figure both on the road and in light off-road terrain. So if you can do without exuberant engine power, technical aids, gadgets and comfort gadgets, you will find the Honda an absolutely suitable companion for great adventures. Whether it's to Norway, Spain or to the home stretch - the Honda CB500X is recommended.

Accessible, good-natured and fun engine

low consumption, very suitable for touring

feels comfortable in light terrain

low weight for touring enduro

effortless handling

can be equipped like a large touring enduro.

Front brake is late

windshield can only be adjusted with tools