XT660X

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   Ever have one? Got any opinions on them?
I really fancy a supermoto style bike but being 6'4" makes most of them impractical. I'm kind of tempted to go down the XT road because I reckon it's kind supermoto light. I think it could make a reliable commuter and I think there's some good travel capability there too if you spend a bit of time and money on the right equipment...

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apriliano Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Premium Member Joined: 19 Nov 2013 Status: Offline Points: 108	Post Options Post Reply Quote apriliano Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: XT660X Posted: 26 Mar 2015 at 22:31
	Ever have one? Got any opinions on them? I really fancy a supermoto style bike but being 6'4" makes most of them impractical. I'm kind of tempted to go down the XT road because I reckon it's kind supermoto light. I think it could make a reliable commuter and I think there's some good travel capability there too if you spend a bit of time and money on the right equipment...

Lateshift Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moto GP Alien Joined: 11 Feb 2008 Location: East Lothian Status: Offline Points: 938	Post Options Post Reply Quote Lateshift Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 27 Mar 2015 at 06:33
	It's never going to give you the thrill of a proper balls out Super Motard but the XT660 is bulletproof reliable and will munch the miles all day long, very well made Yamaha bike as is to be expected, i had an MZ Baghira which uses the same engine and they have plenty of grunt in them, plenty of bikes using that engine which will give you an idea of how good it is
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threepints Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Premium Member Joined: 08 May 2012 Status: Offline Points: 319	Post Options Post Reply Quote threepints Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 27 Mar 2015 at 10:31
	Mate had the Tenere XT660 which he's just sold for a FZ8, wouldn't mind the naked version myself for getting in and out of town, the engines are, I believe made in Italy by minarreli? They turn up in loads of bikes, so are well proven. Finish a bit ropey in places, so need to be looked after to avoid looking tatty.

Ali Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List L Plates Joined: 29 Jan 2015 Location: Kirkcaldy Status: Offline Points: 3	Post Options Post Reply Quote Ali Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 27 Mar 2015 at 21:56
	Hi I had a xt660x and it never let me down, had a fair bit of fun but if your even going to think of dual carriageway or motorway riding forget it. These bikes are great for in town or back roads as they run out of steam, and a good one will do about 100 flat out if that. Go on the website a lot of good boys very helpful just like here

Vee60 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Premium Member Joined: 17 Oct 2011 Location: Gloucestershire Status: Offline Points: 673	Post Options Post Reply Quote Vee60 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 27 Apr 2015 at 17:43
	I've had the Yam Super Tenere (750 twin), ridden a few big old XTs, and almost bought the XT660X but what put me off was that it was a little asthmatic and at 177Kg for a single, needs to go on a diet! Fuelling is terrible on these, with many reports of surging on the crap fuel injection. The older super Ten' was a better bike but needed careful looking after as it had some valve issues and regular oil changes were a must too. Modern Yams are more reliable but I reckon the older Super Tens were better to ride. I ended up with KTM Duke II which is better than anything I've ridden from the Yam stable. It's been super reliable since I've owned it, handles brilliantly, and now (derestricted) kicks out about 60BHP and weighs just 140Kg so runs rings around the Yam for handling and getup and go. Cruises all day at 80mph and in "Adventure" trim has a large tank. I average 48mpg from mine ridden quite hard (up-jetted) giving me a 120 mile range and that's on the standard Duke II tank. Motorways are not its natural domain but it'll comfortably cruise at 80 to 85mph all day if you wanted to. 70 more practical as you're not having the wind blast trying to separate your head from your shoulders although the bullet fairing takes a surprising amount of wind blast away. Servicing needs to be regular but it's all DIY stuff. I cannot recommend the Yamaha, although some find it a decent enough commuting bike. I can recommend the KTM. Build quality is better (imho), performance is better, handling is better, suspension is better (White Power front and back) and it stops better (same Brembo stoppers as used on the RSVR!). Only downside is that KTMs tend to be more pricy to buy, but stick with an older 640 (625cc) carb model Duke II and a mint one can be had for a little over £3K. Newer 690 is mental, plain bonkers, but more complex and has a few niggling issues which need sorting (easy fixes though). It has insane performance for a single but is way more pricy than the Duke 2. 990 or newer Superduke are pretty nuts things to ride (wheelie everywhere!) and will rip your arms from your shoulders. Bigger and more expensive to buy and run though. For a simple to service, cheapish to buy big single, the KTM 640 Duke 2 is still the King
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