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Yamaha XTZ660 Tenere 1996 Parts & Accessories

Produced from 1991 through 1999, the Yamaha XTZ 660 Ténéré was a dedicated adventure dual-sport motorcycle named after the famous desert stage of the Paris–Dakar Rally. Replacing the air-cooled XT600Z, the XTZ 660 introduced Yamaha's liquid-cooled 659 cc SOHC single-cylinder engine featuring a five-valve cylinder head layout for improved high-rpm power and heat management. Built around a heavy-duty steel diamond frame with a 20-litre fuel tank, long-travel suspension, and high-mounted exhaust, it was updated in 1994 with a sleek dual-round-headlight fairing styled after the twin-cylinder Super Ténéré 750. Recognized for its mechanical durability and long-distance capability, it served as a crucial bridge between Yamaha's classic air-cooled thumpers and the later fuel-injected XT660Z generation.

• 659 cc liquid-cooled SOHC 5-valve single-cylinder engine producing 48 HP @ 6,250 RPM
• Teikei Y26PV dual-barrel carburetor
• Tubular steel diamond frame with integrated oil reservoir
• 43 mm conventional long-travel telescopic front hydraulic forks
• Monocross link-type rear monoshock absorber with adjustable preload and rebound damping
• Single 282 mm front hydraulic disc brake and single 220 mm rear disc brake
• 5-speed manual transmission with wet multi-plate clutch and chain final drive
• 21-inch front (90/90-21) and 17-inch rear (120/90-17) spoked wheels
• 20-litre (5.3 US gal) fuel tank capacity