XT660Z Tenere

2011 Yamaha XT660Z Tenere Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Yamaha's enduro - offroad motorcycle lineup, the 2011 Yamaha XT660Z Tenere features a 660 cc (40.3 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 46.9 HP (34.3 kW) at 6,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 58 Nm (42.8 lb-ft) at 5,920 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 71.1 HP per liter and a 80 rpm working window between peak torque (5,920 rpm) and peak power (6,000 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the XT660Z Tenere measures 206 kg (454 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.23 HP/kg (4.39 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 895 mm (35.2 in) seat height — reflecting a long-travel chassis stance that favors ground clearance and off-pavement control, combined with a 1,505 mm (59.3 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 23-liter (6.1 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 8 indexed model years from 2008 to 2016, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.