Yamaha XTZ660Z Tenere (1996-98)

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The Yamaha XTZ 660 Ténéré was produced between 1996 and 1998. It features a single cylinder, four-stroke, SOHC engine with 5 valves per cylinder and a capacity of 660cc. The bore and stroke measure 100×84 mm with a liquid cooling system and a compression ratio of 9.2:1. The lubrication is dry sump and the bike uses TEIKEI Y 26 PV / 3YF 00 for induction and transistor-controlled ignition. The bike has a maximum power output of 46 hp at 6000 rpm and a maximum torque of 55.9 Nm at 5000 rpm. The transmission has 5 speeds and a chain final drive. The front suspension is telescopic forks with a diameter of 43mm, while the rear suspension is adjustable for preload and 5-way rebound damping. The bike features a front single 282mm disc with a 4 piston caliper brake system and a rear single 245mm disc with a 1 piston caliper brake system. The front tire is 90/90-21 with the rear tire being 120/90-17. The bike has a fuel capacity of 20 liters with an average consumption of 16.7 km/lit. Braking from 60 to 0 and 100 to 0 takes 14.7m and 40.8m respectively. The bike weighs 195 kg and has a top speed of 167.5 km/h. The standing 1/4 mile takes the bike 14.0 seconds with a speed of 145.3 km/h.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Yamaha XTZ 660 T~A(c)n~A(c)r~A(c)

Year: 1996 – 98


Engine: Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 5 valves per cylinder
Capacity: 660 cc / 40.2 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 100 x 84 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled,
Compression Ratio: 9.2:1
Lubrication: Dry sump
Induction: TEIKEI Y 26 PV / 3YF 00
Ignition: Transistor Controlled
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 46 hp / 35.5 kW @ 6000 rpm
Max Power Rear Tyre: 42.9 hp @ 6400 rpm
Max Torque: 55.9 Nm / 42 ft. lb @ 5000 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Gear Ratio: 1st 2,583 2nd 1,588 3rd 1,200 4th 0,954 5th 0,792

Front Suspension: 43mm Telescopic forks
Rear Suspension: Monocross adjustable for preload, 5-way rebound damping
Front Brakes: Single 282mm disc 4 piston caliper
Rear Brakes: Single 245mm disc 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 90/90-21
Rear Tyre: 120/90-17
Oil Capacity: 3.0 Litres
Dimensions: Length 2265 mm / 89.1 in Width 885 mm / 34.8 in Height 1355 mm / 53.3 in
Wheelbase: 1495 mm / 58.9 in
Seat Height: 865 mm / 34.1 in
Dry Weight: 169 kg / 372.5 lbs
Wet Weight: 195 kg / 429 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal
Reserve: 3.5 Litres
Consumption Average: 16.7 km/lit
Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0: 14.7 m / 40.8 m
Standing 1/4 Mile: 14.0 sec / 145.3 km/h
Top Speed: 167.5 km/h / 104 mph

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