The only similarity I found with another bike, is just about the concept, and it is with the Bimota Mantra. But the comparison stops here, because the TDM is more suitable for everyone.
A good definition would be « singular but reached by consensus ».
If we look at the chassis, this bike is well featured, and overall with its R1 brakes, the chassis is lighter but has not much changed. 
The engine was a 850cc and now it is a 900cc, with electronic injection.
Some say that the injection makes it lose a little bit of its original blood, but it won a better torque and a more linear power band.
It is a cool bike, with a little more of aggressiveness, particularly with its light face lift.
It is a bike for everyone, easy and good, but the big issue is its price, 8790 € for the basis bike and 9250 € with the ABS.
What is new on the TDM 900 :
-New fairings more thiner,
-Frame more lighter -29%,
-Seat frame could be take down,
-Lighter and wider wheels,
-Fork caster angle + 1°,
-New front fork diam. 
-Progressive rear suspension fully ajustable,
-Displacement + 48 cm3,
-Power incrasement 5%,
-Weight -11 kg,
-Electronic injection,
-Controlled air box flow,
-Lighter engine parts (piston, piston rod, crankshaft),
-smaller radiator,
-New separeted oil tank,
-Better cklutch and 6 speed gear box,
-Front brakes from the R1,
-New control panel.
ENGINE TDM900
Type Liquid cooled, 4-stroke, forward inclined parallel twin cyclinder, DOHC, 5-valves
Displacement 897 cc
Bore & stroke 92.0 x 67.5 mm
Compression Ratio 10.4:1
Max. power 63.4 kW (86.2 HP) @ 7,500 rpm
Max. torque 88.8 Nm (9.1 kg-m) @ 6,000 rpm
Lubrication Dry sump
Carburettor / Fuel supply Electronic fuel injection
Clutch type Wet, multiple-disc
Ignition TCI
Starter system Electric
Transmission Constant mesh, 6-speed
Final transmission Chain
Primary reduction ratio
Secondary reduction ratio 1.718
Gear ratio: 2.625
Gear ratio-1st gear 2.750
Gear ratio-2nd gear 1.947
Gear ratio-3rd gear 1.545
Gear ratio-4th gear 1.240
Gear ratio-5th gear 1.040
Gear ratio-6th gear 0.923
CHASSIS
Frame Aluminium, diamond shaped
Front suspension Telescopic forks
Front wheel travel 150 mm
Rear suspension Swingarm (Link-type suspension)
Rear wheel travel 133 mm
Caster angle 25.5°
Trial 114 mm
Front brake Dual discs, Ø 298 mm
Rear brake Single disc, Ø 245 mm
Front tyre 120/70 ZR18M/C (59W)
Rear tyre 160/60 ZR17M/C (69W)
DIMENSIONS
Overall length 2,180 mm
Overall width 800 mm
Overall height 1,290 mm
Seat height 825 mm
Wheelbase 1,485 mm
Min. ground clearance 160 mm
Dry weight 190 kg
Fuel tank capacity (reserve) 20 litres (3,5 litres)
Oil capacity 4.7 litres)
Words : Aurélien Filippi
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