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Yamaha XTZ 660 Tenere - [1993]
This edition of the Yamaha XTZ 660 Tenere is the 5 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 1993. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1994 Suzuki RGV 250 V-Twin and the 1993 Suzuki RGV 250 SP.This particular Yamaha XTZ 660 has a 660cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, V3 Petrol powerplant with 1 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative V3 engine, Adventure style motorbike includes the Honda X Eleven Four Stroke - [1999]
The 1993 XTZ 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 XTZ 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 195 kgs (429 lbs) this makes the Yamaha XTZ 660 Tenere in the same weight category as the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC or the 2025 Suzuki SV 650 ABS, give or take 50kg.
The 1993 Yamaha XTZ 660 shares the same bhp with the Honda X-ADV 745 - [2025]
In terms of power the 660cc 11 valve V3 1 cylinder engine produces 46 bhp (34 kW) @ 6000 rpm similar to the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745 [57.8 bhp (43 kW) @ 6750 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [36.1 bhp (26 kW) @ 12000 rpm].
The SOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 41.2 lb-ft (55.8 Nm) @ 5000 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 XTZ 660 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 1992 Suzuki VS 800 GL Intruder has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1993 Yamaha XTZ 660 Tenere.
The 1993 Yamaha XTZ 660 Tenere has a Power to weight ratio of 235.8 bhp per ton and 211.4 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1993 XTZ 660 competing with the 1992 Suzuki VS 800 GL Intruder [259.4 bhp\ton] and the 1993 Suzuki TS 200 R [259.2 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 XTZ 660 generating around 211.4 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 1978 Kawasaki Z 1000 Z1 R [236.4 lb-ft per ton] and the 1980 Kawasaki Z 1000 Z1 R [236.4 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 15.7 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 16.0 secs, this makes the Yamaha XTZ 660 Tenere similar in acceleration to the 1999 Honda VT 1100 Shadow Ace Tourer (15.7 secs) and the 1997 Yamaha XTZ 660 Tenere (15.7 secs). This Yamaha XTZ 660 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 1993 Yamaha XTZ 660 Tenere and the 2005 Yamaha XVZ 1300 Royal Star Tour Deluxe
When talking about the performance of the 1993 Yamaha XTZ 660 Tenere on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 14 secs @ 90 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2005 Yamaha XVZ 1300 Royal Star Tour Deluxe (14 secs) and the 1995 Yamaha XTZ 660 Tenere (14 secs).
The 1993 version of the Yamaha XTZ 660 Tenere has a maximum speed of 104mph.
Top Speed of the 1993 XTZ 660 equals the 2022 Yamaha XP 560 T-Max
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 1993 Yamaha XTZ 660 Tenere then how about a 2022 Yamaha XP 560 T-Max (115 mph) and the 2021 Yamaha XP 560 T-Max 20th Anniversary Edition (115 mph).
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