Yamaha XT660R

Yamaha XT660R motorcycle

The Yamaha XT660 is dual-purpose on/off road motorcycles released by Yamaha Motors as a replacement for the XT600.

It is a development of the original XT series ('X' stands for CROSS, 'T' for TRAIL), a line of motorcycles inspired by those used on the Paris Dakar rally. The first XT was released in 1976.

A five-valve version of the 660 cc engine was used in a number of MZ (MuZ) motorcycles, including the MZ Skorpion, Baghira and Mastiff.

Specifications

• Engine

Engine Type- Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC 4-valve, single
Displacement- 660 cc
Bore x Stroke- 100.0 x 84.0 mm
Compression Ratio- 10.0 : 1
Lubrication System- Dry sump
Fuel Management- Electronic fuel injection
Ignition- TCI
Starter System- Electric
Fuel Tank Capacity- 15 L
Final Transmission- Chain drive
Transmission- 5-speed

• Dimensions

Length- 2240 mm
Width- 845 mm
Height- 1230 mm
Seat Height- 865 mm
Wheelbase- 1505 mm
Ground Clearance- 210 mm
Wet Weight- 181 kg with 15 litres of fuel

• Chassis

Suspension Front- Telescopic fork
Suspension Rear- Monocross
Brakes Front- Single disc
Brakes Rear- Single disc

• Tires XT660R/Z

Tire Front- 90/90-21 M/C
Tire Rear- 130/80-17 M/C

• Tires XT660X

Tire Front- 120/70R 17M/C
Tire Rear- 160/60R 17M/C

Two other versions of this motorcycle are being produced alongside the XT660R – the XT660X, a more street-oriented supermoto version, and the XT660Z Ténéré, an adventure touring version,. All versions utilise the same engine and share some chassis components.

External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Yamaha XT.

• Yamaha Europe XT660R Official site.