Across 7 covered model years from 1991 to 1999, the Yamaha XTZ 660 Ténéré motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 443.1 lb (201 kg) to 445.3 lb (202 kg) and dry weights ranging from 377 lb (171 kg) to 414.5 lb (188 kg), depending on model year.
Yamaha XTZ 660 Ténéré weight overview
This is neither unusually light nor extremely heavy. For most riders the practical weight question is more about seat height, center of mass and low-speed balance than the scale number alone.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Yamaha XTZ 660 Ténéré?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha XTZ 660 Ténéré is heavier than about 89% 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 XTZ 660 Ténéré weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1991, 1992, 1993, 1995, 1996, 1998, 1999 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 443.1 lb (201 kg) to 445.3 lb (202 kg) |
| Dry weight | 377 lb (171 kg) to 414.5 lb (188 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 659 cc to 660 cc |
| Power | 46 hp to 48 hp |
| Torque | 41.3 lb-ft (56 Nm) to 42 lb-ft (57 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.28 US gal (20 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 32.8 lb (14.9 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1991 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
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 10.78 hp / 100 lb to 12.73 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 7.85 lb / hp to 9.28 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 9.32 lb-ft / 100 lb to 11.15 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.48 cc / lb to 1.75 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 57.2 lb / 100 cc to 67.6 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 7.4% to 7.9% |
| Weight with full tank | 447.3 lb (202.9 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha XTZ 660 Ténéré weight FAQ
What does the Yamaha XTZ 660 Ténéré weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 443.1 lb (201 kg) to 445.3 lb (202 kg) for wet/running weight and 377 lb (171 kg) to 414.5 lb (188 kg) for dry weight across the years in this page. Wet weight is the better guide to what you actually manage on the road.
Is the Yamaha XTZ 660 Ténéré heavy compared with other Yamaha enduro/off-road motorcycles?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 89th weight percentile in its Yamaha category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
Does the Yamaha XTZ 660 Ténéré weight change by model year?
Not every covered year uses the same figure. The page groups identical values together and lists the later model years where the supplied weight specification changes.
How much does the Yamaha XTZ 660 Ténéré fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 5.28 US gal (20 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 32.8 lb (14.9 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Yamaha curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Yamaha XTZ 660 Ténéré with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 625.3 lb (283.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Yamaha XTZ 660 Ténéré have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 10.78 hp per 100 lb to 12.73 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 83rd percentile within the compatible Yamaha enduro / offroad power-to-weight comparison.
How much heavier is the Yamaha XTZ 660 Ténéré with a full tank?
The page calculates about 447.3 lb (202.9 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 XTZ 660 Ténéré torque-to-weight ratio?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 9.32 lb-ft per 100 lb to 11.15 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
How large is the Yamaha XTZ 660 Ténéré engine for its weight?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.48 cc per lb to 1.75 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
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.