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Yamaha XTZ 660 Ténéré
ifth generation: Streamlined
In 1991 the XTZ660 appeared, the last model of the single cylinder Ténéré. This model no longer has much in common with the first Ténéré. The petrol tank shrank again to 20 liters and the suspension travel was shortened to 220mm at the front and 200mm at the rear. The whole appearance of the XTZ660 model was lower, heavier and longer than the original 1983 model. More than the appearance, the new engine characterised this Model. The first single cylinder with five valves provided a agreeable engine characteristic The engine is not quite as flexible as that of the original Ténéré, but in the middle and upper range it clearly had more power. The oil tank was moved again into the frame - same as the XT500 - and water-cooling provided more stable engine temperature control. The somewhat longer wheelbase provides better straight line stability at high speed and the dual-piston front disc brake provided better stopping power. Altogether the XTZ660 is a good-natured, solid
Enduro which does not, however, have much in common with the concept of the
first Ténéré. For trips on desert routes, which was the original idea, it should
only be used with caution. In 1994 Yamaha added a broad fairing with double
headlights, but this did not have much impact on sales of the XTZ660 Ténéré.
Thus production was stopped in 1999.
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