The Yamaha XTZ 660 Tenere motorcycle was introduced in 1992 and had a four-stroke, single-cylinder engine with a displacement of 660cc. It had a liquid cooling system and a compression ratio of 9.2:1. The bike had a maximum power of 46 horsepower at 6000 rpm and a maximum torque of 55.9 Nm at 5000 rpm. It had a five-speed transmission and a chain final drive.
The front suspension featured 43mm telescopic forks, while the rear suspension had a monocross adjustable for preload and five-way rebound damping. The front and rear brakes were single discs with four-piston and one-piston calipers, respectively. The bike had a seat height of 865mm, wheelbase of 1495mm, and a dry weight of 169kg.
The fuel tank had a capacity of 20 liters and an average fuel consumption of 16.7 km per liter. The bike had a top speed of 167.5 km/h and could reach 145.3 km/h in a standing quarter-mile. The braking distance was 14.7m when stopping from 60 km/h and 40.8m when stopping from 100 km/h.
Overall, the Yamaha XTZ 660 Tenere was a durable and reliable adventure bike that could handle a variety of terrains and provide a comfortable ride for long distances.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Yamaha XTZ 660 T~A(c)n~A(c)r~A(c)
| Year | 1992 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 5 valve |
| Capacity | 660 cc / 40.2 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 100 x 84 mm |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled, |
| Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 |
| Lubrication | Dry sump |
| Induction | TEIKEI Y 26 PV / 3YF 00 carburetor |
| Ignition | Transistor Controlled |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 46 hp / 35.5 kW @ 6000 rpm |
| Max Power Rear Tyre | 42.9 hp @ 6400 rpm |
| Max Torque | 55.9 Nm / 42 ft. lb @ 5000 rpm |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Gear Ratio | 1st 2,583 2nd 1,588 3rd 1,200 4th 0,954 5th 0,792 |
| Front Suspension | 43mm Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Monocross adjustable for preload, 5-way rebound damping |
| Front Brakes | Single 282mm disc 4 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Single 245mm disc 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre | 90/90-21 |
| Rear Tyre | 120/90-17 |
| Oil Capacity | 2.6 Litres |
| Dimensions | Length 2265 mm / 89.1 in Width 885 mm / 34.8 in Height 1355 mm / 53.3 in |
| Seat Height | 865 mm / 34.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 1495 mm / 58.9 in |
| Dry Weight | 169 kg / 372.5 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 195 kg / 429 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal |
| Reserve | 3.5 Litres |
| Consumption Average | 16.7 km/lit |
| Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0 | 14.7 m / 40.8 m |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 14.0 sec / 145.3 km/h |
| Top Speed | 167.5 km/h / 104 mph |
