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FIRST LOOK: 2008 YAMAHA XT660Z TENERE Print E-mail
Sunday, 27 April 2008
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FIRST LOOK: 2008 YAMAHA XT660Z TENERE
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XT660Z Tenere Technical Highlights  

Chassis

  • Designed to handle long-distance adventure touring
  • Lightweight diamond shaped frame
  • Aluminium swinging arm
  • 245mm ground clearance
  • Oil-in-frame design
  • 210mm travel front forks
  • 200mm travel rear suspension
  • Large-capacity 22-litre fuel tank
  • Dual 298mm diameter front discs
  • 245mm rear disc
  • Lightweight front cowl for good wind protection
  • Integral cowl, frame and engine protectors
  • Vertical dual-bulb headlamp
  • Dryweight 183kg
  • Smart luggage system
  • Rear carrier
  • 130/80-17 rear tyre, 90/90-21 front tyre
  • LED tail lamp


Wide Range Of Accessories:

  • Side cases
  • Top case
  • Tank bag
  • Wind deflector
  • Tank pad
  • Akrapovic slip-on muffler
  • Hand guards
  • Side case stay
  • Main stand
  • Tubular engine guard
  • Skid plate

The New XT660Z Tenere


The Rugged, Stylish & Practical All-Rounder

The overwhelming success of the original Yamaha Tenere can be attributed to its winning blend of style, practicality and affordability, and these same fundamentals can be found in on the new model. Yamaha has always believed in offering the widest choice of unique and exciting motorcycles to our customers, and the new XT660Z Tenere complements and expands our current range.

Available Colours

  • Competition White
  • Desert Khaki
  • Midnight Black

Technical Specification    2008 XT660Z Tenere

 

Engine

Type:  Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, 4-valve, single cylinder, SOHC
Displacement:  660 cc
Bore & stroke:  100.0 x 84.0 mm
Compression Ratio:  10.0:1
Max. power:  NA
Max. torque:  NA
Lubrication:  Dry sump
Carburettor / Fuel supply:  Fuel injection
Clutch type:  Wet, multiple-disc coil spring
Ignition:  TCI
Starter system:  Electric
Transmission:  Constant mesh, 5 speed
Final transmission: Chain

Primary reduction ratio:  75/36  (2.083)
Secundary reduction ratio:  45/15  (3.000)

Gear ratio:


Gear ratio 1:  30/12  (2.500)
Gear ratio 2:  26/16  (1.625)
Gear ratio 3:  23/20  (1.150)
Gear ratio 4:  20/22  (0.909)
Gear ratio 5:  20/26  (0.769)  

Chassis


Frame:  Steel tube diamond shaped
Front suspension:  Telescopic forks
Front wheel travel:  210 mm
Rear suspension:  Swingarm (monocross)
Rear wheel travel:  200 mm
Caster angle:  28°
Trial:  113 mm
Front brake:  Double disc, Ø 298 mm
Rear brake:  Single disc, Ø 245 mm
Front tyre:  90/90-21 M/C
Rear tyre:  130/80-17 M/C

Dimensions

Overall length:  2,246 mm
Overall width:  865 mm
Overall height:  1,477 mm
Seat height:  895 mm
Wheelbase:  1,505 mm
Min. ground clearance:  245 mm
Dry weight:  183 kg
Fuel tank capacity:  22 Litres
Oil capacity:  2.9 Litres




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