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Yamaha XT 660 Z Tenere - [2008]
This edition of the Yamaha XT 660 Z Tenere is the 5 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2008. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2008 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Special Edition and the 2008 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 DOHC.This particular Yamaha XT 660 has a 659cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, V3 Petrol powerplant with 1 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.
An alternative V3 engine, Adventure style motorbike includes the Honda X Eleven Four Stroke - [1999]
The 2008 XT 660 shares its V3 engine and Adventure style configuration with the likes of the 1999 Honda X Eleven Four Stroke and the 2010 Buell-EBR XB12X Ulysses Adventure. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the XT 660's Adventure style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2021 Suzuki DL 650 V-Strom | 2021cc.2021 Suzuki DL 650 XT V-Strom | 2021cc.
Weighing in at 206 kgs (454 lbs) this makes the Yamaha XT 660 Z Tenere in the same weight category as the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC or the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745, give or take 50kg.
The 2008 Yamaha XT 660 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha WR 250 F - [2025]
In terms of power the 659cc 4 valve V3 1 cylinder engine produces 48 bhp (35 kW) @ 6000 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [36.1 bhp (26 kW) @ 12000 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha Tenere 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 Suzuki SV 650 ABS [47.2 lb-ft (63.9 Nm) @ 8100 rpm] and the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745 [50.9 lb-ft (69.0 Nm) @ 4750 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 2021 Honda NC 750 X DCT has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2008 Yamaha XT 660 Z Tenere.
The 2008 Yamaha XT 660 Z Tenere has a Power to weight ratio of 233.0 bhp per ton and 209.0 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2008 XT 660 competing with the 2021 Honda NC 750 X DCT [258.0 bhp\ton] and the 1984 Kawasaki KLR 600 DOHC [257.6 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 209.0 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 2013 Kawasaki Ninja 650 DOHC [234.0 lb-ft per ton] and the 2012 Kawasaki Ninja 650 DOHC [234.0 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 15.9 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 16.2 secs, this makes the Yamaha XT 660 Z Tenere similar in acceleration to the 2016 Yamaha XT 660 Z Tenere (15.9 secs) and the 2014 Yamaha XT 660 Z Tenere (15.9 secs). This Yamaha XT 660 Z Tenere 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 2008 Yamaha XT 660 Z Tenere and the 1990 Honda CBR 250 RR
When talking about the performance of the 2008 Yamaha XT 660 Z Tenere on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 14.7 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 1990 Honda CBR 250 RR (14.7 secs) and the 1983 Kawasaki Gpz 305 SOHC (14.7 secs).
The 2008 version of the Yamaha XT 660 Z Tenere has a maximum speed of 99mph.
Top Speed of the 2008 XT 660 equals the 2024 Kawasaki Eliminator 500 ABS
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2008 Yamaha XT 660 Z Tenere then how about a 2024 Kawasaki Eliminator 500 ABS (110 mph) and the 2024 Kawasaki Eliminator 500 ABS SE (110 mph).
