Comments on: Throwback Thursday | Yamaha TRX850, 30 years on

By: Jon Justman

Jon Justman — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 13:03:09 +0000

Another exceptional article from my favorite motorcycle website. I don’t think there are many other readers here in the US, but I am so grateful I found this site. I want one of these but they were never sold here. Maybe I’ll find one gray market someday. Thanks again!

By: Pete

Pete — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 02:32:53 +0000

I’ve owned 4 of these over the years and still have one.
They are a great bike as they are or to modify.
And so many colour combinations of frame and fairing just seem to work,

Only wish they had a 6 speed to start with. That change from 1st to 2nd feels a bit far after riding 6 speeds.

By: Jeff Ware

Jeff Ware — Fri, 28 Nov 2025 20:27:07 +0000

In reply to Daniel.

I’m sure Kel would agree, and I think I have been bitten by the TRX bug now as I want one! I’ve never ridden one and really want to – Jeff.

By: Jeff Ware

Jeff Ware — Fri, 28 Nov 2025 20:24:25 +0000

In reply to Paul O. Damn that is a shame. I'm working on taking one of Kel's three off her hands after the resto is done! Jeff.

By: Paul O

Paul O — Fri, 28 Nov 2025 09:21:38 +0000

I wrote my (bought new May 2000) 1999 Aussie spec’ off in 2013 (after fitting blue spot R1 callipers, to my detriment).
I’ve since had a VTR1000 & for the last 9 years, 2009 Hayabusa (bought mainly for 2 up comfort) but i still wish I had my Trixxie.
I want another.

By: Daniel

Daniel — Thu, 27 Nov 2025 09:12:04 +0000

I cannot remember how many motorcycles. I have own over the last forty years. I honestly say the TRX is one of the those motorcycles that either gets under your skin or completely dislike. There is no middle ground. The perfect motorcycle for Tassie roads.

I can honestly say, my first model J spec TRX 850 in my garage is one of the most interesting, intriguing motorcycles I have owned. The engine design is truly unique. You need a degree to just check the engine oil correctly. 🙂