Yamaha Xt660z Tenere vs Triumph Tiger 800
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Xt660z Tenere vs Triumph Tiger 800. Yamaha Xt660z Tenere: 48 hp @ 6,000 rpm hp, 206 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 170 km/h (estimated; note: varies by load and conditions), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Triumph Tiger 800: 95 hp @ 9,300 rpm hp, 216 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 193 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Xt660z Tenere
Triumph Tiger 800
Horsepower (hp)
48 hp
95 hp
Torque (Nm)
60 Nm
79 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
170 km/h
193 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
206 kg
216 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
48 hp @ 6,000 rpm
95 hp @ 9,300 rpm
Torque
60 Nm @ 5,250 rpm
79 Nm @ 8,100 rpm
Top Speed
170 km/h (estimated; note: varies by load and conditions)
193 km/h
Weight
206 kg (wet/curb weight)
216 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5–5.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx 18.2 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Xt660z Tenere
7.5/10
"Tough, honest adventure bike that earns respect on dirt roads."
Pros
+Indestructible single-cylinder engine
+Excellent real-world torque
+Comfortable for long distances
Cons
−Rear shock deteriorates quickly
−Motorway cruising feels strained
−Heavy for a single
Triumph Tiger 800
8.0/10
"The sweet-spot adventure bike that punches well above its price."
Pros
+Triple engine sounds incredible
+Narrow, flickable, genuinely fun
+Strong used value proposition
Cons
−Early ABS sensors unreliable
−Stock suspension too soft
−Fuel economy disappoints touring
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