The Yamaha XT660 is dual-purpose on/off road

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s released by Yamaha Motors as a replacement for the XT600. It is a development of the original XT series ('X' stands for 4 strokes, 'T' for TRAIL), a line of motorcycles inspired by those used on the

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. The first XT was released in 1976. The XT660R is the standard Enduro model ('R' stands for racing). A five-valve version of the 660 cc engine was used in a number of MZ (MuZ) motorcycles, including the

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, Baghira and Mastiff. After 2015 this bike was not sold in some European countries and US.

Related Models

Two other versions of this motorcycle are being produced alongside the XT660R – the XT660X, a more street-oriented supermoto version, and the XT660Z Ténéré, an adventure touring version,. All versions utilize the same engine and share some chassis components.

External links

Yamaha Europe XT660R
Official site. {{motorcycle-stub XT660R Dual-sport motorcycles Motorcycles introduced in 1976