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Yamaha XT660R

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Manufacturer	Yamaha
Model	XT660R
Price	4,600
Top Speed	98mph
Insurance Group	10
Engine Size	659cc
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, four-stroke, single-cylinder
Compression Ratio	10 : 1
BH Power	47.3bhp
Torque	58Nm
Gears	5
Seat Hight	865mm
Ground Clearance	200mm
Fuel Capacity	15 Litres
Dry Weight	165kg
Front Suspension	Telescopic forks, 43mm
Rear Suspension	Mono-cross with linkage
Front Tyre Size	90/90 - 21
Rear Tyre Size	130/80 - 17
Brakes Front	Single floating disc, 298mm
Brakes Rear	Single disc, 245mm

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Average user rating from: 2 user(s)

Overall rating:		8.6
As a Long Distance Tourer:		7.5 (2)
Off Road Capability:		7.5 (2)
Around Town:		7.5 (2)
Additional Equipment Availability:		9.0 (2)
Reliability:		10.0 (2)
Handling:		8.0 (2)
Engine:		10.0 (2)
Value for Money:		9.5 (2)

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Yamaha XT660r

Overall rating:		9.0
As a Long Distance Tourer:		8.0
Off Road Capability:		8.0
Around Town:		8.0
Additional Equipment Availability:		9.0
Reliability:		10.0
Handling:		9.0
Engine:		10.0
Value for Money:		10.0

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Reviewed by Jobbo
May 08, 2012
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Other reviewers have pretty much covered it but I would add. I have owned a Triumph sprint 955i sports tourer and a KTM 450 exc racing enduro. But, if you want a bike that can tour and get on the dirt this is the bike for you. It does all that without costing the earth.
It is also a very reliable bike. In 6years I have never had any problems and I give it a hard life.
I have a large Touratech bash plate (a must to keep pipes safe) but looks cool to
Throttle surge has never been a problem I always ride with two fingers on the clutch. A tiny squeeze and its sorted. Furthermore, it only happens at low speeds. But if it bothers you there are fixes to be had.
The only thing negative I would say is. This is a one up tourer only. Unless your wife is built like a 10 year old. Short local rides two up with lots of stops fine.
I have pondered getting a two up bike like BMW 1200 GS or KTM 990 ADVENTURE and still do. But I have had mates who have had both those bikes. But whether on a twisty road or a dirt track I can leave all but the most experienced rider standing. It can be thrown into a corner like a supermoto and is confidence inspiring on the dirt.
I am still thinking of getting a 2 up bike but I think I will still have to keep my beloved XT660r

Review Information Motorcycles

Time owned	6 years
I liked	Versatile of use.
I Disliked	Front brake poor.
Would you buy again	Yes
In one line	Goes anywhere does anything
Grin Factor (0=crap 10=I loved it)	9

My 2008 XT660R

Overall rating:		8.3
As a Long Distance Tourer:		7.0
Off Road Capability:		7.0
Around Town:		7.0
Additional Equipment Availability:		9.0
Reliability:		10.0
Handling:		7.0
Engine:		10.0
Value for Money:		9.0

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Reviewed by richardsracingmad
April 09, 2011
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful

After ten months of ownership, I just love this bike. I am writing a review that is going to be critical though, to help any prospective buyers, but don't get me wrong....it is an awesome bike.

The press say in the "buyers guides" that these bikes suffer from "fuel surging", which is quite correct. However, it can be easily fixed either with a Power Commander, or a cheaper fuel mod, found on the XT660.com forum. So, lets forget about this, and look at the bike........

(I have owned a Suzuki DRZ400E - which although a good bike, was just plain uncomfortable with any road journey over an hour....the seat was too narrow, and the seat height too high, and the engine was fairly stressed at a 80mph cruise)

This is a bike that you can comfortably ride on the road, and go "greenlaning" on at the weekends.

A weird exhaust design means that the headers run underneath the engine, so a sumpguard is a "must" for any offroad adventures. (or a 2-1 exhaust). But don't let that put you off. The ground clearance hasn't been a problem so far with standard headers, even riding rocky terrains.

The seat is wide and comfortable on longer journeys. The bike feels stable and secure. It also doesn't really show any battle scars from being dropped when offroading.

The rear damper/spring doesn't feel the best- but it does the job.

The engine is sweet. Top speed 106mph, will cruise at 80mph nicely. Unlike a DRZ.. (But I think it is a bit "underpowered" for what I personally like for road riding, and I have done some more extreme tuning which will not be to everyone's need or taste!...and as with other things, all mods are freely available.)

A sixth gear for cruising wouldn't go amiss.....but again, the bike does the job well (are you beginning to see a theme to this review?)

The front brake isn't the best ....

Not great for a pillion......

As a bike that will do for commuting, or a Sunday rider, which would do a bit of offroading too, say 80% onroad/20% offroad...but really any percentage, I think you would have to look very hard to find anything else that is fairly Low Mantainance, Low Cost, Reliable and that has a comfortable seat. There are some XT660R's on RTW trips now, without any hiccups at all. There is an excellent forum for owners, with all sorts of mods you can do.

And if you like Single cylinder engines.......you're just reading the review for your next bike!

Review Information Motorcycles

Time owned	10 months
I liked	Seat comfort, ergos etc, single engine
I Disliked	the initial fuel "surging"..which is easily fixed
Would you buy again	Yes
In one line	this really is a "dual sport" bike.....
Grin Factor (0=crap 10=I loved it)	10

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Yamaha xt660r review

My personal review 23.3.2011

cozmo1589 , March 23, 2011

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just returned from morocco on this bike so will list likes and dislikes
liked -
lack of vibration
handling superb on tkc 80s
comfortable seat
lightwieght, good off rd
performs well on potholed crap rds
fuel consumption about 63 - 71 mpg over 3500 miles
fuel range about 240 miles
starts easily in second gear and only 5 gears
disliked
rubbish brakes
really bad on motorways due to lack of proper screen
no problem on this 2009 machine with fuel surging
used a touratech sumpshied which got hammered / recommended
needs a centrestand & barkbusters
otherwise a really nice bike

frank , May 04, 2012

Use of XT660R on Gravel Travel Namibia tour (2012)

Some notes on the XT660Rs that Danielle and I used on the two-week Gravel Travel trip around Namibia in 2012:

All the Gravel Travel bikes had the following modifications:
-Alloy bash plate
-Wider foot pegs
-Neoprene fork gaiters
-Stronger wheel rims (originals were replaced as they broke)
-Small rear rack
-TKC80 front tyre
-Mitas rear tyre

Most bikes had the standard exhaust, which passes under the engine. My bike, however, had an after-market exhaust which passed to the right of the engine. This, together with a different bash plate. improved both the ground clearance and the looks of the bike.

The bike was much better than expected, especially in the light of the damming review in TBM a few years ago. It uses the same engine as the Tenere but the bike as a whole is significantly lighter and, I was told by the Gravel Travel team, feels much less top-heavy when used off-road. It has the same solidity of build as the F650GS Dakar - its closest rival - but feels a bit lighter. Like the Dakar, the standard suspension worked well and the seat was broad and comfortable.

Although the bike is styled to look like it has an under-seat plastic fuel tank, the fuel tank is actually steel and in the conventional location. It holds 15 litres and the consumption on the Namibia trips was said to be around 25km/litre so it can do around 375km to a tank.

Spannerfingers , December 31, 2012