Yamaha XTZ660Z Tenere (1992)

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

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