Yamaha Xt660r vs Yamaha Xt600
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Xt660r vs Yamaha Xt600. Yamaha Xt660r: 48 hp @ 6,000 rpm hp, 179 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 165 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Yamaha Xt600: 45 hp @ 6,500 rpm hp, 176 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 155 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Xt660r
Yamaha Xt600
Horsepower (hp)
48 hp
45 hp
Torque (Nm)
60 Nm
50 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
165 km/h
155 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
179 kg
176 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Dual-sport
Horsepower
48 hp @ 6,000 rpm
45 hp @ 6,500 rpm
Torque
60 Nm @ 5,250 rpm
50 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Top Speed
165 km/h
155 km/h
Weight
179 kg (wet/curb weight)
176 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approximately 22 km/L)
4.5 L/100km (approximately 22 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Xt660r
7.5/10
"A genuinely tough, unfussy adventure bike that earns its keep daily."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine reputation
+Comfortable long-distance ergonomics
+Cheap parts availability
Cons
−Subframe cracking known issue
−Stock shock disappoints off-road
−Uninspiring top-end performance
Yamaha Xt600
7.5/10
"A genuinely capable adventure bike that rewards a careful used buyer."
Pros
+Bulletproof single-cylinder engine
+Simple DIY-friendly mechanics
+Excellent long-distance capability
Cons
−Vibration above 80mph
−Carb diaphragms age badly
−Fork seals leak frequently
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