| MODEL | YAMAHA TRX 850 1996 - 1999 |
| Year | 1996 - 1999 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 5 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 849 cc / 51.8 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 89.5 x 67.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Max Power | 58.6 kW / 79.7 hp @ 7500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 83.8 Nm / 8.55 kgf-m @ 6000 rpm |
| Ignition | TCI (Transistor Controlled Ignition) |
| Induction | 2x Mikuni BDST38 carburettors |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 5 speed |
| Clutch | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Steel, trellis frame |
| Front Suspension | 41 mm telescopic fork, coil spring, oil damper |
| Rear Suspension | Swingarm, coil spring, gas-oil damper |
| Front Brakes | 2x 298 mm discs, 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 248 mm disc |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2070 mm / 81.4 in |
| Overall Width | 700 mm / 27.5 in |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | 798 mm / 31.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 1435 mm / 56.4 in |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 190 kg / 418.8 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 202 kg / 445.3 lbs |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 120/60 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre | 160/60 ZR17 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 18 Litres / 4.7 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 16.8 km/l |
| Top Speed | — |
The TRX850 was Yamaha's factory cafe-style sports twin, using a reworked TDM850 engine with a 270-degree crank in a steel trellis frame, wrapped in a half fairing with clip-on bars. It was lighter, lower and sportier than the TDM and prized for its torquey, characterful delivery. High pricing hurt sales, so it was short-lived but gained a cult following.
