Across 8 covered model years from 2008 to 2016, the Yamaha XT660Z Tenere motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 454.2 lb (206 kg) to 459.7 lb (208.5 kg) and dry weights ranging from 403.4 lb (183 kg), depending on model year.
Yamaha XT660Z Tenere weight overview
This is a substantial motorcycle. The weight matters most when stopped, backing it up, parking on a slope or recovering from a lean.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Yamaha XT660Z Tenere?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha XT660Z Tenere is heavier than about 91.2% of 68 Yamaha enduro/off-road motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry vs ready-to-ride weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Yamaha XT660Z Tenere weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 454.2 lb (206 kg) to 459.7 lb (208.5 kg) |
| Dry weight | 403.4 lb (183 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 660 cc |
| Torque | 42.4 lb-ft (57.5 Nm) to 42.8 lb-ft (58 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.81 US gal (22 L) to 6.08 US gal (23 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 36.1 lb (16.4 kg) to 37.8 lb (17.1 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2008 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 9.31 lb-ft / 100 lb to 10.51 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.44 cc / lb to 1.64 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 61.1 lb / 100 cc to 69.6 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 8.2% to 9% |
| Weight with full tank | 439.6 lb (199.4 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha XT660Z Tenere weight FAQ
How much does the Yamaha XT660Z Tenere weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 454.2 lb (206 kg) to 459.7 lb (208.5 kg), while dry weight is 403.4 lb (183 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Yamaha XT660Z Tenere weight compare with similar Yamahas?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative wet weight is around the 91st percentile among 68 compatible Yamaha enduro/off-road motorcycles.
Are all Yamaha XT660Z Tenere model years the same weight?
There are year-to-year differences in the supplied data. The earliest covered year is used as the baseline, with later changed values shown separately above.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Yamaha XT660Z Tenere?
A full tank works out to about 36.1 lb (16.4 kg) to 37.8 lb (17.1 kg) from the listed 5.81 US gal (22 L) to 6.08 US gal (23 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Yamaha XT660Z Tenere weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 639.7 lb (290.1 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
What does the Yamaha XT660Z Tenere weigh with a full tank?
The page calculates about 439.6 lb (199.4 kg) with a full tank by adding the listed fuel mass to the dry figure. Treat this as a practical estimate, not an official Yamaha curb-weight number.
What is the Yamaha XT660Z Tenere torque-to-weight ratio?
Available data gives 9.31 lb-ft per 100 lb to 10.51 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
How large is the Yamaha XT660Z Tenere engine for its weight?
The model has about 1.44 cc per lb to 1.64 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
What are the lightest and heaviest Yamaha XT660Z Tenere years?
Across the covered years with usable comparable weight figures, the model runs from about 403.4 lb (183 kg) (2008) up to 459.7 lb (208.5 kg) (2013-2016).
Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Yamaha Motorsports website.