TRX 850

[sunbear]

Any one know much about the Yamaha TRX850 ? I saw a pic of one and wondered what they are like ?

Power output? Handling? Top speed ? etc.....

Are they a sports bike ? All rounder ? Its a strange but good looking bike i reckon.
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[Trixie]

I've got one myself. Fun, fun, fun. Character-a-plenty. Handles well, but not too forgiving. Forget pillions though!

They were imported officially into the UK between 96 and 99, although you'll see newer registrations on some, due to UK registration dates. You'll also see older TRXs on the road; they'll be the imports, most of which are restricted to something like 112mph (a straight swap to a UK spec CDI unit should do the trick).

The TRX has been known as the poor man's Ducati due to the styling, but I personally reckon that's crap. I don't mind Dukes, but give me the TRX any day (no dry clutch).

They're fairly easy to maintain. Just keep an eye on a stuck camchain adjuster (very minor problem), and some models tend to burn oil, so keep an eye on the oil level (dry sump with sight glass). Brakes aren't the best in the world, but blue spots (R6 or R1 brakes) fit straight on and along with braided lines will be more than adequate.

EDIT: You're looking at about 76bhp, with a top speed of about 130-140mph.

They seem to have quite a cult status these days, and certainly attract a fair amount of attention (including those who ask me whether it's a Fazer ).

Check out the following for more details:

https://trxfiles.webgti.net/
Lots of details, all things TRX.
https://trx850.motomaniac.net/forum/
A good forum, a font of all knowledge. You'll have to register to see the posts, but if you're wanting more details, it's well worth it.

Hope this all helps
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[sunbear]

Cheers fella
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Bikes had : BMW F650, suzuki tr50, gt125, SV400, GSXR600 SRAD. Honda CBR900RRP, CBR600FX, CBR1000F, VT600, Transalp 600, mtx125, nsr125r, CB500T, Yamaha fy50, tzr125, tdr125, XV535, Diversion 600, Fazer 600, TDM850 MK1 & MK2, Majesty 400, XV 1100. Cagiva mito evolution, Aprilia rs125, Piaggio x9 125. DNA 125 . Suzuki Bandit 600, GZ125 Marauder, RF600 , RF900RS2, Kawasaki ZZR400, ZX6R Ninja, ZZR600 . Ducati 750 Sport . Triumph Tiger 955i. CURRENT : 2004 Kawasaki Z750 and LOVIN IT !

[Trixie]

[FreshAL]

[sunbear]

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Cheers gal !
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Bikes had : BMW F650, suzuki tr50, gt125, SV400, GSXR600 SRAD. Honda CBR900RRP, CBR600FX, CBR1000F, VT600, Transalp 600, mtx125, nsr125r, CB500T, Yamaha fy50, tzr125, tdr125, XV535, Diversion 600, Fazer 600, TDM850 MK1 & MK2, Majesty 400, XV 1100. Cagiva mito evolution, Aprilia rs125, Piaggio x9 125. DNA 125 . Suzuki Bandit 600, GZ125 Marauder, RF600 , RF900RS2, Kawasaki ZZR400, ZX6R Ninja, ZZR600 . Ducati 750 Sport . Triumph Tiger 955i. CURRENT : 2004 Kawasaki Z750 and LOVIN IT !

[phantomtek]

[feef]

wonderfully under-rated bikes..

very slim, so suit people who are short of leg.

Can have a lot done to them to improve handling and engine...

Friend of mine has one that's been previously raced, and it's a peach

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