Yamaha TDM 900 2009 vs. Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Yamaha TDM 900 2009

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Overview - Yamaha TDM 900 2009 vs Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Yamaha TDM 900 2009

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Technical Specifications Yamaha TDM 900 2009 compared to Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Yamaha TDM 900 2009

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Yamaha TDM 900 2009

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	92 mm	Bore	105 mm
Stroke	Stroke	67.5 mm	Stroke	72.3 mm
Engine power	Engine power	86 HP	Engine power	122 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	88.8 Nm	Torque	125 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.4	Compression Ratio	12
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Belt
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Displacement	Displacement	897 ccm	Displacement	1,252 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork

Chassis

Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube	Frame type	Tubular, Load-bearing engine

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Single disk

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	18 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch
Length	Length	2,180 mm	Length	2,265 mm
Width	Width	800 mm	Width	843 mm
Height	Height	1,290 mm	Height	1,089 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,485 mm	Wheelbase	1,520 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	825 mm	Seat Height	755 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	4.7 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	11.8 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha TDM 900 2009

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

The Sportster S returns to the tradition of this model series - yes, it really used to be about sport! That's why the latest American creation, with its 122 hp and 125 Nm of torque, doesn't want to be a cruiser, but instead is almost classless in its pursuit of customers. What is on offer is a wonderful poser bike that is surprisingly easy to ride. The single-disc brake at the front works well and the fat 160 front tyre steers better than you would expect. Only the hard suspension makes the rider suffer on longer distances - which of course doesn't matter at all in front of the ice cream parlour. Electronics and safety are top-notch, which mitigates the tidy price for true fans.

Powerful, refined engine

brakes very good for a single-disc system

full electronics package with cornering ABS and lean angle-dependent traction control

Chassis really hard

turn-in behaviour somewhat unwilling due to wide front tyre

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Yamaha TDM 900 vs Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S

Price Yamaha TDM 900

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Overview - Yamaha TDM 900 2009 vs Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021