Yamaha Xt660z Tenere vs Yamaha Tenere 700
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Xt660z Tenere vs Yamaha Tenere 700. 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. Yamaha Tenere 700: 72 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 204 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 170 km/h (estimated; Yamaha does not officially publish a figure), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Xt660z Tenere
Yamaha Tenere 700
Horsepower (hp)
48 hp
72 hp
Torque (Nm)
60 Nm
68 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
170 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
206 kg
204 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
48 hp @ 6,000 rpm
72 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
60 Nm @ 5,250 rpm
68 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
170 km/h (estimated; note: varies by load and conditions)
170 km/h (estimated; Yamaha does not officially publish a figure)
Weight
206 kg (wet/curb weight)
204 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5–5.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
4.5–5.5 L/100km (approximately 18–22 km/L 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
Yamaha Tenere 700
8.5/10
"The adventure bike that actually delivers on its promises."
Pros
+Incredibly reliable CP2 engine
+Lightweight for the class
+Strong used parts ecosystem
Cons
−Suspension needs upgrading eventually
−Fuel range genuinely disappointing
−Vibration noticeable above 80mph
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