What Would You Buy Instead? (Hypothetical Scenario)

[Studley Ramrod]

Ah, so that's what you've added to the stable.  Be great for track days eh ?

[Robodene]

The only thing that can replace a TDM really is another TDM !

S'funny how Yamaha stopped making the parallel twin with a 270 degree crank, then everyone else started 

The Yamaha MT-07 parallel twin engine with 270 deg. crank feels just like a TDM 900 engine to me.

[muir1848]

The Yamaha MT-07 parallel twin engine with 270 deg. crank feels just like a TDM 900 engine to me.

so does BMW900

[RichardD-B]

The only thing that can replace a TDM really is another TDM !

S'funny how Yamaha stopped making the parallel twin with a 270 degree crank, then everyone else started 

The BMW 900XR is basically an updated TDM

But if you're getting an XR, then got for a second hand first generation S1000XR .........awesome bike  :good:

 

Here's my latest ....Big old V twin ...back to 2003 - but Ohlins Suspenders, Mille cams & hot chips & maps .......it's a proper hoot to ride  & about the same price as a similar age Niner 

 

 

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Rock me Amadeus!

Always fancied a 'prilla'

Looks smart

[wicklamulla]

Rock me Amadeus
!

Always fancied a 'prilla'

Looks smart

 

:rotflmmfao:   ya couldn't resist cud ya DeeBee!! :badgerrock:

[leehenty]

It just shows how far ahead of it's time the TDM was.

[James]

Like my TDM but also like my Buell Ulysses XB12X - not everyone's cup of tea - but i always liked the engineering - petrol in frame; oil in the swinging arm - that big front disc - and that roll on kick in the pants - that being said best weather for a couple of years at this time and both stuck in garage under lockdown up here

I’m the same, my 9er and my Buell are both favourites. No doubt the TDM is the more practical proposition for two wheeled travel but the Buell stirs the soul. As a mate of mine says (Ducati owner) - the difference is buying one bike with your head and the other with your heart.