How good is the stock Yamaha XT660Z Tenere?
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Do we really need to do anything with Yamaha XT660Z? Is the stock bike good enough for motorcycle trips around the world? In this video, I will share my thoughts about the model.
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Voglio solo dirti una cosa: GRAZIE.
Ho avuto la mia prima moto a 35 anni, una XT 600 3TB, ne ero innamorato fin da piccolo.
Sono anni che guardo in giro e non riesco ad amare nessun altro tipo di moto.
Grazie a Te, adesso non ho più nessun dubbio. Il mio amore per la XT è confermato ancora una volta.
🙏🙏
Thanks for watching this old video!
Love your videos Pavlin, and the message you always give: the best bike is the one you ride. We are here to enjoy the ride of life. Safe travels!
Nice video as always. It would be great to see video where You show what should we look when buying used Tenere 660. What are possible malfunctions and how to detect it, questions for owners and so on. There are probably few peoples planing to buy this bike, and that kind of video would be very helpfull, I know it would to me. Cheers
Very good tip for my next trip to the UK.,the left pointing arrow on the windscreen to remind you to stay on the left lane. Thanks.
Glad it helped!
In the real world a 650 is all you need for adventure, especially on a budget, cheaper to buy, run and repair and they last forever if they are made in Japan.
WhiteDRguy 650 I don’t think this bike is made in Japan
Not really yammie, heard their spare part support is poor?
This tenere is made in italy
Love the color scheme on that XT660Z Tenere.
I had this bike for 4 years. Completely stock... No changes... Liked very much... At the end, I sold it for 2 reasons : 1- I needed more power on the highway 2- it was just too heavy for off road... I use to travel alone much, and this bike was just becoming heavier to me to lift by myself , when falled down... In one occasion the weight factor was cause of a broken bone... So, I sold it and replaced by a light weight Honda xre 300, for off road. World of difference
the best adventure bike is the one you have in the garage (Pelvin)
I haven’t got one!
hi pelvin..i really enjoy watching your videos, and as an motorcyclerider for 40 years i find your videos to be very educational for the younger generations that want to roam the dangerous roads of the world. You are so right in your teaching. I also have an xt 660x engine -09 16000 kms complete minus cylinder. This engine has been used as an static model for an prototype and is no longer in use. I will be WERY reasonable regarding the the price. HelgeDahl,Sogndal ,Norway.(the expensive country)
Pavlin, as ever sound advice and great riding. Thanks for posting.
Glad it was helpful!
This was the bike I wanted when I got back into riding a few years ago. I was really disappointed to learn it wasn't available in the US. On a related note, the long delay in getting the T700 is just as disappointing. It had sure better be an awesome bike when it finally hits our shores next year.
I have bought a 600 Transalp from 1994 2 weeks ago. The ride is not bad, but I need a higher seat and a higher windshield. Furthermore I'd like to rise the chassis a few cms. Let's see if I can make it a proper adventure bike...
Quite agree.
The new T7 looks very good but I won't be selling my 660 anytime soon. It still does the job. With or without passenger. On or off road.
Happy travels
You did the perfect trip far away to down under! Thanks for giving us advises about motorbikes.Keep going!
I'm very pleased you are going through Arthur's Pass and Haast Pass. They are fantastic. You'll certainly want your GoPro running
Changing the stock exhaust like you did is the only major modification I'm considering. I love the RogalXL you recommended, but the CoG also got higher, so that's why I'd like to shave off some weight. Yet, the exhaust change implies remapping/powercommander, too :/
Anyways, keep the useful videos coming Pavlin, cheers!
The Tenere is a great bike for sure, looking forward for the new Tenere tough, because the extra power is very welcome.
Pavlin now you tell me about heated grips 😉 been watching your tour of NZ great to see you are still having a great time cheers Andrew
Waiting ever so patiently for the t7. 😂😂😂🕰🕰🕰
Good man!!! keep going and take more videos! thanks buddy
I will, thanks for taking the time!
xt660z tenere is the only adventure bike straight from the factory ready for adventure travel, as simple as that. Especially models since 2012 when they put progressive suspension in it.
Agree
That seems a crazy place to put that resovoir, and a crazy way to secure it too - shows
not even the Japanese are beyond making a mistake from time to time.
[i.e. if over tightening means risking splitting the plastic]
Think I'd want to look at finding a mod to cure that.
And, that pretty much means you have to find some bars to protect it - which to be
fair a lot people might do anyway. Niggles, yes. But it wouldn't put me off buying one.
Wonder if this has been corrected on the new 700?
I have to ask...what is the big red arrow on the windshield, pointing to the left for?
To indicate which side of the road to drive.
First one! :-) Hey, and I wish you lots of good life down under!
Please review the Klr 650, I like the Yamaha xt660z ,but is not available here in the United states. Thanks
Great video, I wish they sold those in the USA. Ride safe 👍
Excellent video 😊😊
Thank you very much!
Just saw a nice lady riding a BMW 800 GS in deep sand. After watching your recommendations, it appeared that her bike was way too heavy. She was somewhere in Turkmenistan. Were it not for the kindliness of fellow travelers, she might not have gotten out of this predicament.
Good stuff. I road out there back in 91 on a 400 superdream custom!
Perfect bike, well the only one I could afford!
Wait, you know on the foot pegs, you can remove the rubber, and there are metal spikes which are stock placed there???
Never tried that, but will definitely try next time I go off-road
What is your helmet cam brother? I have purchased my XT660ZA I am so excited. I have riden a 3k km 150 cc scooter and then 10k km with CRF Rally. I am closely following your videos.
Was trying watch the video but to much noise around me but I guessing the arrow on the windscreen is to remind you what side the road to be on lol
Beautiful and very capable bike, too bad it's not available in the USA...
You think the new Ténéré 700 will be your perfect Travel bike? 🤔 If you can get hold of one a review would be fantastic 👍 I have one on order 😊👌
Good review, as always! ;-)
Thanks, man!
Great comparison
Hi Pavlin, I now have same XT660z same colour too!!
Was going to get a T7 but saving the extra money means more to spend travelling👍
Was the Dominator exhaust you fitted a good modification as I’m planning to do the same and with the “hard db killer”?? It’s the only mod I will do, I’ll keep keep the the rest of the bike standard.
It has the standard exhaust.
Did you know that just removing that rubber from the footrests, you get an off-road metal footrests with spikes?
Air cooled,less power when hot but less things to damage
Air cooled motorcycles are out of production from many years. Even the famous BMW boxer is water cooled now. Yes, they are simple but not that reliable especially in the hot areas.
Welcome to New Zealand, are you coming back up to Auckland area after the South Island?
I LOVE XTZ 125
The xtz660a is as capable as the standard version? I am worried of the suspension that they have on it. Great videos by the way. Grusse.
Absolutely capable to go anywhere anytime!
Hello mate. Another interesting video. Thanks.
Does the lighter front end in your own bike lower the steering stability in relatively higher speeds e.g. motorways above 100km/h +?
It is perfectly fine
Hello Pavlin,
What do you think about the XT 600 3tb?
I want to make an adventure trip in Turkey 2023, and im not sure if the bike is good enough for this kind of offroad (TET Turkey) trips.
Thank you an greetings from Germany
Go for it!
love your video
Widzę że lubisz silniki singel ? Ładny dobry motocykl. A co myślisz o nowej YAMAHA 700 tenere ?
Хорошее интересное решение - стрелка на ветровом стекле )))
Работает!
Nice one.
Thanks Pavlin! What about the handling difference between your 21" front wheel and the stock (19"?) Is one better on or off road, or do you not notice a difference?
The stock is 21, he changed the fork rim and breakes to save weight, otherwise it's the same.
@@iacamigevaerd376 thanks! I should of googled the specs. Obviously I had it wrong. Ride safe.
Heya Pavlin, greetings from Greece mate, I've purchased super recently a Yamaha tenere 2010 model with everything stock on it. I was thinking to add handguards but I don't know how the bike's going to feel without the handlebar counterweights on it... Do you have any additional vibrations without them ? And i also wanted to change my exhaust, i am trying to find something good and cheap, could you recommend me something? Thanks in advance mate, cheers.
When you buy something like Barkbusters they coming with bar weights.
hi, how are you? what you think about the new tenere 700???
It’s a shame they didn’t sell those in North America
The SWM 650 Superdual is a WAY better bike ( 6 speed comes with everything already and lighter ) And if you say build qty is not that best I would probably agree ( only with the plastics ) But its for off road anyway not for taking to coffee shops.
Build quality means reliability. Don't mix it with coffee bikes.
I did say only the plastics and in the bush that's the last thing you care about what reliable a engine , quality suspension and brakes .
The engine comes from old Husqvarna. It is everything, but not reliable. They even stop making it.
Nice bike
Hallo Pavlin,
Hast Du diese Ténéré für diese Tour gekauft oder nur ausgeliehen?
Und wenn gekauft was hast du bezahlt dafür?
Übrigens, Grüße aus Berlin Schöneberg ;-)
Grüße aus Moabit,sollten mal ein Berlin treffen machen mit den anderen Zuschauern aus der Stadt. Oder dem Rest der Welt;)
It’s subjective, I’m not a great rider and probably very slow and inexperienced off road. Standard would work for me as I’m clueless 😂
What everyone wants to know is how the 660 tenere compares to the new 700 one
Can anyone please tell me if a higher wind screen would stop the wind noise and buffering around my head? Or does it have anything to do with draft coming up through the forks? Strangely if I stand up at 90km per hour the buffering disappears. I’d appreciate any feedback from those of you who have experienced the same. The Tenere is my first bike and I love it.
It might reduce it a bit, but it also could become worst. The buffeting is created from the vacuum behind the screen, not from the wind coming into the screen.
Motorcycle Adventures that’s interesting. What is your own experience with the taller screen?
I'm glad Yamaha kept moving forward with the Adventure bike's, The new 700 Tenere is leaps and bounds ahead of the older 660 in every aspect and especially in the power plant!
yes, it looks a good deal too. About 8.5 k sterling, which is a good price compared to the likes of the Africa Twin. I missed out years ago on the XTZ750 super tenere, I owned a 660 for a while and really couldnt complain about it...just the thought of a twin cylinder motor has always appealed to me.
T7 fuel capacity sucks.
Very average suspension, just like the KLR 650 & DR 650 ,but it does have water cooling , fuel injection and roller rockers so the achilles heal of big singles (valve train) has been taken care of plus the Camshaft runs on roller bearings instead of just spinning on the head like the other two .. , the XT660R is even better than the XT660Z Tenere because it’s almost 30 Kgs lighter. Great Motard , Adventure & Trail-bike , but hardly a serious Enduro bike.
Agree
Hi pavlin can you tell me plz what tyres are running on the bike? Thanks
TKC 70
what the reason of red arrow on windshield
A reminder to stay on the left side of the road.
hay mate have a question .just bought a 2015 xt 660 tenere 4500ks and have vibration at about 400rpm . Im thinking back tyre pretty new but semi nobi .any ideas please
Change the tire and try again. Also make sure that the bar weights are there.
What is comfortable riding speed for you and engine?
100-110km/h
Just curious - what bike did you own before your Tenere?
Many, include some choppers and sport bikes like Honda CBR 900R
what happened to klr review? waiting for the yammy T7 to come to canada
I will do it when I complete the trip. Very soon.
@@motorcycleadventures looking forward to it , thought you might have not liked it.
There ok but I would not want to carry a pillion or do a long trip 2 up on one ;-)
Please, tall about engine vibrations. What speed is comfort on 5th gear (minimal vibrations)?
100-110 km/h
5.5 rpm will be 140km/h or more. This engine is not built for this. I usually keep it around 4000-4500 max
My xt660z seems to ask for more rpm in 5th gear at 4k rpm. But I would not go much beyond 5200. Only when overtaking, etc
Oh! It is worth noting that your weight and motorcycle load makes a lot of difference on this topic
this bike is not light but if i can not handle it means i m weak. do i want to be weak? no! so i keep myself in shape in order to manhandle her/it
Good!
the only thing i hate about my tenere is that it looks so ugly in pictures, but in person it allways captures people's attention.
....and the vibration, oh god, i hate it.
Fair enough.
my arse is soring! hehe I kid, great review.
What's the meaning of having a 2 cylinder engine if it cant operate in one cylinder?
Não entendi bosta nenhuma.