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Yamaha XT660Z Tenere
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My experience of the XT660Z Tenere...

Overall rating: 
 
 3.1
As a Long Distance Tourer:
 
 4.0
Off Road Capability:
 
 4.0
Around Town:
 
 4.0
Additional Equipment Availability:
 
 3.0
Reliability:
 
 1.0
Handling:
 
 2.0
Engine:
 
 3.0
Value for Money:
 
 4.0
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E.T. Reviewed by E.T.
July 18, 2010

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0 of 3 people found the following review helpful

I bought one for commute and back road / green lane riding. After breaking down for the third time (repeated rectifier problems) decided it wasn't for me.

Coming from a TDM900 obviously it wasn't as powerful, and this wasn't really an issue except on motorways, and back road fast overtakes...but I could live with this. It was the rusty water puddle under the bike, where water had drained out of the centre stand. The breakdowns with legendary Italian wiring.

Good things were the tank range...240miles 60 mpg, cheap and easy maintenance. Tyres cheap to replace too. If I were doing a short commute (say 20ish miles) I might well of kept it, but I do 110 miles a day.

The suspension soaks the potholes...like they don't even exist...however of course that softness is compromised for quick handling.

Horses for Courses I guess - but the KTM 990 I have now is better suited for my use anyway.



Review Information Motorcycles

Time owned 2 months
I liked Riding position
I Disliked handling / lack of punch
Would you buy again No
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