Yamaha Xt660r Review

Used Buyer Review

The XT660R is one of those bikes that rewards patience over pace. Yamaha built this thing to last, and most examples you'll find with 30,000 miles still run clean if the previous owner wasn't a complete muppet. The single-cylinder thumper pulls strongly from low revs, makes highway miles genuinely manageable, and the upright seating position means you'll arrive fresher than most sportsbike riders. It's not fast, but it's honest. What to watch on used examples: the rear subframe cracks around the grab rail mounts — shine a torch in there before you hand over cash. Forks can feel vague if the seals haven't been touched in years, and rear shock is just adequate from new, so budget for an aftermarket unit if you're doing any real off-road work. Fuel injection on later models is a genuine improvement over the carbed early bikes. Avoid anything that looks like it's lived a hard trail life without corresponding maintenance receipts.