Adventure Motorcycles
2010Yamaha XT660Z Tenere
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The 2010 Yamaha XT660Z Tenere is a single-cylinder adventure bike named after the Sahara's Tenere desert. Its liquid-cooled 660cc four-stroke single makes 46.9 hp at 6,000 rpm and 58 Nm through a five-speed gearbox and chain. A tall 895 mm seat, 206 kg wet weight and large 23-litre tank suit long trips.
- Capacity
- 660.0 ccm
- Engine
- Single, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Dry weight
- 183.0 kg
- Seat height
- 895 mm
- Power
- 46.9 HP (34.5 kW) @ 6000 RPM
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built for long-distance adventure riding and off-road exploration where range, ground clearance, and durability matter more than outright speed.
- Built for
- A rugged, torque-focused thumper adventure bike that rewards patience and rewards riders who value capability over performance.
- Not ideal for
- Not the right choice for riders wanting sharp acceleration, sport-bike cornering precision, or a low, easy-to-handle city commuter.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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- Capacity
- 660.0 ccm
- Power
- 46.9 HP (34.5 kW) @ 6000 RPM
- Torque
- 58.0 Nm (5.9 kgf-m) @ 5920 RPM
- Engine type
- Single, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.2563 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 100.0 x 84.0 mm
- Compression
- 10.0:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Starting
- Electric
- Ignition
- TCI
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
- Lubrication system
- Dry sump
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
- Clutch
- Multiple-disc coil spring, Wet
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1505 mm
- Overall length
- 2260 mm
- Overall width
- 895 mm
- Overall height
- 1500 mm
- Seat height
- 895 mm
- Dry weight
- 183.0 kg
- Wet weight
- 206.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 23.00 litres
- Ground clearance
- 260 mm
- Oil capacity
- 2.90 litres
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Steel tube
- Front suspension
- Telescopic forks
- Rear suspension
- Swingarm
- Front wheel travel
- 210 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 200 mm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 28.0°
- Trail
- 113 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Double disc
- Front brakes diameter
- 298 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc
- Rear brakes diameter
- 245 mm
- Front tyre
- 90/90-M21
- Rear tyre
- 130/80-M17
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 2008 | 2010 | 2012 | 2014 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 660 cc | 660 cc | 660 cc | 660 cc | 660 cc |
| Dry weight | 183 kg | 183 kg | 183 kg | 183 kg | 183 kg |
| Seat height | 895 mm | 895 mm | 895 mm | 896 mm | 896 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 22 L | 23 L | 23 L | 23 L | 23 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Yamaha XT660Z Tenere?
The 2010 Yamaha XT660Z Tenere has a Capacity of 660.0 ccm (40.28 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Yamaha XT660Z Tenere have?
The 2010 Yamaha XT660Z Tenere has a Power of 46.9 HP (34.5 kW) @ 6000 RPM.
How many gears does the Yamaha XT660Z Tenere have?
The 2010 Yamaha XT660Z Tenere has a Gearbox of 5-speed.
What is the torque of the Yamaha XT660Z Tenere?
The 2010 Yamaha XT660Z Tenere has a Torque of 58.0 Nm (5.9 kgf-m or 42.8 ft.lbs) @ 5920 RPM.
How much does the Yamaha XT660Z Tenere weigh?
The 2010 Yamaha XT660Z Tenere has a Dry weight of 183.0 kg (403.4 pounds).
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