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Yamaha XT 660 X - [2011]
This edition of the Yamaha XT 660 X is the 5 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2011. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2012 Buell-EBR 1190RS V-Twin and the 2012 Kawasaki ZX-10 R Ninja Emerson Fittipaldi Limited Editi.This particular Yamaha XT 660 has a 659cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, V8 Petrol powerplant with 1 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.
An alternative V8 engine, Supermoto style motorbike includes the Norton C 652 SM International - [1999]
The 2011 XT 660 shares its V8 engine and Supermoto style configuration with the likes of the 1999 Norton C 652 SM International and the 2019 Suzuki DR-Z 400 SM. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the XT 660's Supermoto style with a similar size of engine then how about the 1999 Norton C 652 SM International | 1999cc.2019 Suzuki DR-Z 400 SM | 2019cc.
Weighing in at 186 kgs (410 lbs) this makes the Yamaha XT 660 X in the same weight category as the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE or the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC, give or take 50kg.
The 2011 Yamaha XT 660 shares the same bhp with the Honda X-ADV 745 - [2025]
In terms of power the 659cc 4 valve V8 1 cylinder engine produces 48 bhp (35 kW) @ 6000 rpm similar to the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745 [57.8 bhp (43 kW) @ 6750 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha T�n�r� 700 [72.4 bhp (53 kW) @ 9000 rpm].
The SOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 43.0 lb-ft (58.3 Nm) @ 5250 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745 [50.9 lb-ft (69.0 Nm) @ 4750 rpm] and the 2025 Suzuki SV 650 ABS [47.2 lb-ft (63.9 Nm) @ 8100 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Yamaha XT 660 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 1980 Honda GL 1100 Gold Wing has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2011 Yamaha XT 660 X.
The 2011 Yamaha XT 660 X has a Power to weight ratio of 258.0 bhp per ton and 231.5 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2011 XT 660 competing with the 1980 Honda GL 1100 Gold Wing [282.2 bhp\ton] and the 1980 Honda CB 750 Custom [282.0 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Yamaha XT 660 generating around 231.5 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1999 Kawasaki VN 1500 Vulcan Drifter [256.5 lb-ft per ton] and the 2002 Kawasaki VN 1500 Vulcan Drifter [256.5 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 14.3 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 14.6 secs, this makes the Yamaha XT 660 X similar in acceleration to the 2021 Honda NC 750 X DCT (14.3 secs) and the 2014 Yamaha XT 660 X (14.3 secs). This Yamaha XT 660 X also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2011 Yamaha XT 660 X and the 1998 Yamaha XV 535 Virago DX
When talking about the performance of the 2011 Yamaha XT 660 X on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 14.2 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 1998 Yamaha XV 535 Virago DX (14.2 secs) and the 2008 Yamaha XT 660 R (14.2 secs).
The 2011 version of the Yamaha XT 660 X has a maximum speed of 102mph.
Top Speed of the 2011 XT 660 equals the 2019 Kawasaki Z 300 Twin Cylinder
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2011 Yamaha XT 660 X then how about a 2019 Kawasaki Z 300 Twin Cylinder (113 mph) and the 2017 Kawasaki Z 300 Twin Cylinder (113 mph).
