Yamaha FZ-09 850 Triple.

This is what the Super Ten and/or a new TDM should be based on. Other than the ugly headlight I really like this bike, and I can probably see me on one…but preferably with a small fairing. The specs are right on with this bike, unfortunately Mr. Yamaha has a very hard time in the design department. If the bike had a proper gas tank and ditched that funny looking seat it would sell better. I’m willing to bet I will never see a single one on the road. Finally, something worth looking at from the Japanese that does not have a full fairing and clip-ons.
Just might have to find the space for this even though being a new father I rarely get to ride anymore.
I wonder if it will sound as nice as the triumphs? You just know it will be reliable.
Way to go Yamaha.’m ready for the return of the TDM850 based on this platform. Basically this bike in Multistrada-esque trim. And roomier dimensions please. Don’t size it like a Versys just because it can be. A TDM variant should be roomier than a Versys. Between a Versys and a Multistrada would be perfect. Just as the engine displacmenet is between the two.
Loved my old TDM but a lighter weight triple version would really light me up. The gap between the headlight and the tiny console (that’s practically a bicycle computer, bet they saved some coin there..) along with the 4 bolts on the cover between them seem to invite the aftermarket (maybe Yamaha themselves) to make a bitchin’ bikini fairing for this. More Power than the the Triumph but it is 175cc larger. Compare it to a Speed Triple @ 133 hp. Apples to oranges. Nice looking bike and Yamaha did make a triple 30 years ago.