XTZ 660 tenere

1992 Yamaha XTZ 660 tenere Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Yamaha's enduro - offroad motorcycle platform, the 1992 Yamaha XTZ 660 tenere relies on a 659 cc (40.2 cu in) liquid-cooled engine powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 48 HP (35 kW) at 6,250 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 72.8 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the XTZ 660 tenere measures 202 kg (445 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.24 HP/kg (4.21 kg per horsepower). The 20-liter (5.3 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 158 km/h (98 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 7 indexed model years from 1991 to 1999, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.