The Yamaha XT660Z Tenere motorcycle specifications include a 660 cc (40.27 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 183 kg (403.4 lb).
Key specifications
2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016Model years
660 ccDisplacement
57.5 Nm @ 5,870 rpmTorque
183 kgDry weight
895 mmSeat height
22 LFuel tank
1,505 mmWheelbase
245 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
20082009201120122013201420152016
Year-specific specification changes
The 2008 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
Frame
2009Steel tube
20112015Steel tube diamond shape
2016Steel tube diamond
Front brakes
2011Single disc
20122014Single disc. Hydraulic
20152016Double disc. Hydraulic
Rear brakes
20122016Single disc. Hydraulic
Rear suspension
2009Swingarm
20112012Monocross, Swingarm
20132016Linked monoshock with spring preload adjustment
Torque
2009201658.0 Nm (5.9 kgf-m or 42.8 ft.lbs) @ 5,920 rpm
Wheelbase
201320161,500 mm (59.1 inches)
Clutch
2011Multiple-disc coil spring, Wet
Front wheel travel
2009210 mm (8.3 inches)
20132016210 mm (8.3 inches)
Fuel capacity
2009201623.00 L (6.08 US gal)
Ground clearance
2009260 mm (10.2 inches)
20132016260 mm (10.2 inches)
Overall height
20091,500 mm (59.1 inches)
Overall length
20092,260 mm (89.0 inches)
Overall width
2009895 mm (35.2 inches)
20152016896 mm (35.3 inches)
Rear wheel travel
2009200 mm (7.9 inches)
20132016200 mm (7.9 inches)
Seat height
20132016896 mm (35.3 inches)
How the Yamaha XT660Z Tenere compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Yamaha models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Yamaha database average.
Displacement660 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 550 ccHigh 1,852 cc
About 20% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 68th percentile across Yamaha models.
Seat height895 mm
Low 635 mmAverage 793 mmHigh 989 mm
About 13% taller than the Yamaha database average. Around the 90th percentile across Yamaha models.
Fuel capacity22 L
Low 4 LAverage 13 LHigh 24 L
About 69% larger than the Yamaha database average. Around the 94th percentile across Yamaha models.
This model Yamaha database average
Mechanical overview
Engine layout snapshot
Single cylinder, four-stroke • 660 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot
Wheelbase 1,505 mmSeat 895 mmClearance 245 mm
5-speed • Chain (final drive) • 90/90-M21 front / 130/80-M17 rear
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size |
90/90-M21 |
| Rear tire size |
130/80-M17 |
| Bore/stroke ratio |
1.19:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type |
Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Displacement |
660 cc (40.27 cu in) |
| Torque |
57.5 Nm (5.9 kgf-m or 42.4 ft.lbs) @ 5,870 rpm |
| Bore × stroke |
100.0 x 84 mm (3.9 x 3.3 inches) |
| Compression ratio |
10.0:1 |
| Cooling system |
Liquid |
| Fuel system |
Injection |
| Fuel control |
Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Ignition |
TCI |
| Starter |
Electric |
| Lubrication |
Dry sump |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox |
5-speed |
| Final drive |
Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch |
Wet, multiple-disc coil spring |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame |
Steel tube diamond shaped |
| Front suspension |
Telescopic forks |
| Rear suspension |
Swingarm (monocross) |
| Front wheel travel |
120 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel |
117 mm (4.6 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes |
Double disc |
| Rear brakes |
Single disc |
| Front tire |
90/90-M21 |
| Rear tire |
130/80-M17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight |
183 kg (403.4 lb) |
| Seat height |
895 mm (35.2 inches) |
| Overall length |
2,246 mm (88.4 inches) |
| Overall width |
865 mm (34.1 inches) |
| Overall height |
1,477 mm (58.1 inches) |
| Wheelbase |
1,505 mm (59.3 inches) |
| Ground clearance |
245 mm (9.6 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity |
22.00 L (5.81 US gal) |
Performance
| Power/weight ratio |
0.2609 hp/kg |
Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Yamaha models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Yamaha information before relying on them. Visit the official Yamaha website.