Good review cobber. I've owned my 08 xt660r for 1 week and I have noticed all the performance issues you have talked about. torque is definitely amazing. it's a big boys bike that likes to go off-road It's definitely a versatile bike though. poor man's ktm but more fun than a klr and dr this bike is addictive in that it's fun and easy to ride. and if you get ride of the gay handlebars and put a nice exhaust and new rear light it's quite a headhunter
I own an XtR my brother owns XtZ both set up for touring 50/50 dirt /tar same tyres . We both prefer the XTR , stable as on any surface , lighter, easier to handle in bush. Both been riding for 40 yrs. only bike I've ever owned that doesn't head shake on the dirt. The one you tested may have something wrong with it.?
That bloodey music and the barely audible voice at the start nearly made me stop watching! Wound forward a bit n loved the rest of the report. Have,always been attracted to this type of bike after reading about Dan Walsh, bike journalist back in the early OO ' s who took a 600 down the western side of the U.S and into Central America. His monthly reports showed that these bikes are tough as nutz and that's fine by me!!
I had bad shimmy on loose sand at low 40km/h speed with my 06 660r. Rear wheel was off center from previous owner adjusting the chain. High speed shimmy from 145km + is from the shitty rear tire
First class review and very honest seeing you're trying to sell it. You don't need a screen on any bike at sub 160 kph speeds. They always cause turbulence. I have three naked bikes and no screens.
i put brand new full knobblies on mine, hitting sand at 80kmph is scary, the front end becomes loose and wants to throw you off, i figured out to shift myself back on the seat as far as possible, it helps alot
Nice review. Down to earth an all that. What u say about the high speed shimmy I have read that a few places, could possibly be because with the 21" front wheel the geometry is more tipped back compared to the xt660x road version. Makes the front end feel less planted and more vague.
Tire pressures my bud, my bike is rock solid to 170. at 140 cruising its a non issue at all, never had a wobble after I sorted the tire pressures. I ride mine mainly offroad and have never broken down or been last on any adventure ride among the biggest and best so I think your review is a bit unrealistic. It's mainly made for off road I would say..
XT 660r é uma motocicleta, compacta, robusta, uma moto que por onde passa chama atenção pelo seu designer gráfico, uma moto excelente pra asfalto e terra ótima performance , qualidade, durabilidade, usamos em nossas gravações @triip_dosloucos
It seems like you don't know what to say an any particular item. Then this, then that. Also, that aftermarket screen might cause the high speed front end wobble.
У меня xt 660 r уставал на нём не мог понять почему .Понял .Далековато руль . Перегнул и доварил по 20 мм с каждой стороны результатом доволен .Ростом я 180 см.
I've had my XT660R for about 4 years and all of the performance issues in this review are accurate. However if you get a set a race cans and a performance air filter plus a chip remap it does iron out some of the issues, i.e cornering at low revs is less jittery. The screen is aftermarket so most of the time the screen is lower, and handling while off road, do get a set of knobbly tires.
had the xtx660x that was a fun bike iam looking to get a second bike to a little bit of off road /green laning do you think it would be suitable for the purpose ..
merci pour le partage ! le seul défaut de cette moto en fait , c'est le son ! qui n'est pas très expansif ! sinon parfaite moto par son look , ses performances tout ça ! merci belles images !
There is also a XT1200 Tenere. That one does have more cylinders so you were onto something. The reference in this video is to the XT660Z though, which uses the same engine as the XT660R & XT660X.
I have a XT660R, and have never experienced the shimmy on high speeds. Mine has done over 70,000 miles, and still going strong
Good review cobber. I've owned my 08 xt660r for 1 week and I have noticed all the performance issues you have talked about.
torque is definitely amazing. it's a big boys bike that likes to go off-road
It's definitely a versatile bike though. poor man's ktm but more fun than a klr and dr
this bike is addictive in that it's fun and easy to ride. and if you get ride of the gay handlebars and put a nice exhaust and new rear light it's quite a headhunter
Thanks for the kind words!, Agreed you could do alot with that bike with the right setup and i think it would surprise a few people
i m new to dirt bikes and researching alot can u tell me its dual sport kind bike???? thnx,
I own an XtR my brother owns XtZ both set up for touring 50/50 dirt /tar same tyres . We both prefer the XTR , stable as on any surface , lighter, easier to handle in bush. Both been riding for 40 yrs. only bike I've ever owned that doesn't head shake on the dirt. The one you tested may have something wrong with it.?
That bloodey music and the barely audible voice at the start nearly made me stop watching! Wound forward a bit n loved the rest of the report. Have,always been attracted to this type of bike after reading about Dan Walsh, bike journalist back in the early OO ' s who took a 600 down the western side of the U.S and into Central America. His monthly reports showed that these bikes are tough as nutz and that's fine by me!!
As far as I know the XT660R actually has more suspension travel than the XT660Z so it should handle offroad better than the Z in some ways...
Sorry but didnt like this review ..
Wobbling at high speeds is almost a selling point for me. Can't take a bus to work so I'd love to keep my driver's license.
I know it's two years old but, this comment is gold
@@kafeh3300 😙
I had bad shimmy on loose sand at low 40km/h speed with my 06 660r. Rear wheel was off center from previous owner adjusting the chain. High speed shimmy from 145km + is from the shitty rear tire
Please get rid of the music
Nice and indepth review btw!- thanks!
Wish Yamaha launched tis kind of bikes, tired of its scooters and FZ 150 and now only fz250.... we need onroad and off road bikes like this ....
That sucks mate, Hope they release some soon!
First class review and very honest seeing you're trying to sell it.
You don't need a screen on any bike at sub 160 kph speeds. They always cause turbulence. I have three naked bikes and no screens.
Thanks for the feedback mate!
XT 660 R better than Tenere 660....
i put brand new full knobblies on mine, hitting sand at 80kmph is scary, the front end becomes loose and wants to throw you off, i figured out to shift myself back on the seat as far as possible, it helps alot
don´t agree at all with the bike being front light...
Nice review. Down to earth an all that. What u say about the high speed shimmy I have read that a few places, could possibly be because with the 21" front wheel the geometry is more tipped back compared to the xt660x road version. Makes the front end feel less planted and more vague.
Thanks Mate!, Yep could be a factor for sure, There just not a top speed bike in the end
Tire pressures my bud, my bike is rock solid to 170. at 140 cruising its a non issue at all, never had a wobble after I sorted the tire pressures. I ride mine mainly offroad and have never broken down or been last on any adventure ride among the biggest and best so I think your review is a bit unrealistic. It's mainly made for off road I would say..
What pressures do you run mate?
Thank you for sharing too .Awesome bike for offroad ^^
I saw people race these motards on TV.
come on #Yamaha USA need the xt660z
Indian market is really Dull
XT 660r é uma motocicleta, compacta, robusta, uma moto que por onde passa chama atenção pelo seu designer gráfico, uma moto excelente pra asfalto e terra ótima performance , qualidade, durabilidade, usamos em nossas gravações @triip_dosloucos
660r on a supermoto? nice.. looks fast
Ain't no wr450 but a lot easier to live with
It seems like you don't know what to say an any particular item. Then this, then that. Also, that aftermarket screen might cause the high speed front end wobble.
У меня xt 660 r уставал на нём не мог понять почему .Понял .Далековато руль . Перегнул и доварил по 20 мм с каждой стороны результатом доволен .Ростом я 180 см.
I've had my XT660R for about 4 years and all of the performance issues in this review are accurate. However if you get a set a race cans and a performance air filter plus a chip remap it does iron out some of the issues, i.e cornering at low revs is less jittery. The screen is aftermarket so most of the time the screen is lower, and handling while off road, do get a set of knobbly tires.
for spending 8k euro i defendly not buying this bike if i can order a tenere for the same condidions.
had the xtx660x that was a fun bike iam looking to get a second bike to a little bit of off road /green laning do you think it would be suitable for the purpose ..
You've probably got another bike by now. If not, with the correct tyres for the job and a lighter 2-into-1 exhaust, it'll be a treat!
So what's the difference between a tourer and an adventure bike ?
Adventure usually has a small off road capability
When did you go to Mexico?
lol
It's south of Mandurah, Western Australia, isn't it!!
merci pour le partage ! le seul défaut de cette moto en fait , c'est le son ! qui n'est pas très expansif ! sinon parfaite moto par son look , ses performances tout ça ! merci belles images !
Great video!
Thanks Dude!
If you have front wheel weave, the tires are too soft , being a dealer you know to set them right.
Rather than correct the pressure he'll just blame everything else 😥
It does not have the same frame
LOL. That ramp is mine.
Great review :)
the Xt600 just got 1 cylinder and the tenere got more right? That might be one the driving is different
Exact same engine!
There is also a XT1200 Tenere. That one does have more cylinders so you were onto something. The reference in this video is to the XT660Z though, which uses the same engine as the XT660R & XT660X.
Lol, he said the xt660r is MORE OF A TOURER than the Tenere xt660z
more of a road bike he said 80%