Yamaha XT660Z Tenere (2008-current)

i'm an engineer and work on many technical engines so i'm so experienced on engines this engine has an Compression Ratio 10/1 its 11,3/1 in suzuki dl650 vstrom it means this engine has a life of more than 100.000 miles and 11,3 means it has 40,000 miles so yamaha has a really bullet proof engine only problem it must be lighter its 183 kg +22lt fuel=its over 200 kg and its far to be a off road machine its an perfect enduro with very good off road abilities and need to have a kick start too strench:bullet proof engine, very quality tranmission system, fuel consumption, very good buit quality weakness:it too high for short users,heavy for off road( but its lighter than its competitors) i dont know who decide this stars to this amazing bike

A cracking dual-purpose bike, maybe not as quick as a twin on road, but a damn sight better off it. Plus it's half as much to buy as GS, and probably more reliable too.

I agree with other owners review. Sorry MCN I don't know which bike you tested but I don't see any resemblance. Your unwavering support for the BMW seems unfounded to me. BMW quality and reliability? Would you be worried about oil consumption with a Honda/Yamaha or bolts seizing, frame cracking, piston wearing issues? Anyway I bought my bike just like the other reader having seen the release last september in MCN and following the enthusiastic recommendation of a Dakar rider (who also ordered his without seeing it). I can tell you this bike does not disapoint. The engine pulls smoothly to over a ton effortlessly, its very comfortable, great riding position for observation and handles better than I do. Whats more my last blast to Wales which included off road exploration (sorry daffyd) worked out at 88mpg! I enjoyed the bike so much I didn't get off it once in 7 hours and over 250 miles. A day with no fuel or food stops is a first for me... Hungry breath in a helmet... nice. To conclude; the bike is awesome, if you want a flashy badge and dvd box set of a trip you didn't do get a BM. I would have paid more for the Yam than the beemer, if this bike wont tour I don't know what will. (and i test road the 650 and 1200 beemers)

I bought one of these as soon as I saw it for the first time in a magazine. I haven't even passed my test, it's next week. I don't have a lot of experience with bikes. But I know one thing. This bike is fantastic. I am a little frustrated by the 7th July review of the new Tenere in MCN. The Tenere was pitted against, amongst others, the BMW F800 GS which is 25% more than the Tenere. Surely the F650GS would be a more sensible comparison? The review slates the Tenere as unsuitable for global adventure. I have read a bevy of books authored by veteran global travellers and the Tenere is everything they recommend and more. The review is biased towards road use and not adventure motorcycling for which the Tenere is clearly designed. The fact that the Tenere cannot 'ton it' along vibration free seems to be a big problem for the reviewer. Who wants to travel at motorway speeds across deserts or on long unsurfaced roads. Fuel economy is surely a greater benefit in areas where fuel stations are few and far between? What about tank capacity? Let's leave it at that though. The bike is fantastic, well engineered bo no nonsence global tourer and I think it is £&*"in ace!