Wish these were sold over here:

XT660R (http://www.yamaha-motor.co.uk/products/motorcycles/adventure/xt660r.jsp)


I wonder if my friend who lives in Sweden can get one and then ship over here for me?

Another version:

XT660Z Tenere (http://www.yamaha-motor.co.uk/products/motorcycles/adventure/xt660z.jsp). Supposed to be intended along the lines as the KTM Adventure, based of the page.

Noice!! buy me one too!! :mock

You get your own! Putting Marchensi's on an R1. Shit, you could've damn near had another bike with the price tag of those...

You get your own! Putting Marchensi's on an R1. Shit, you could've damn near had another bike with the price tag of those...


A used dirt bike crossed my mind but I just wouldn't ride it much I don't think. :nono

A used dirt bike crossed my mind but I just wouldn't ride it much I don't think. :nono

Once you go dirty....

Actually, an enduro or dual purpose bike would be good. You'd be surprised at how much more you would be riding it IMO.

Once you go dirty....

Actually, an enduro or dual purpose bike would be good. You'd be surprised at how much more you would be riding it IMO.


The dual purspose bike might happen in the future. :yes

It Yamaha is already making them, why not sell them here.... they have to know the market is ready for it... :)

Europe gets more models than we do here. I think it's because they are more M//C friendly over there.

Also, I believe it has to do with emissions. We have stricter emissions standards here than they do elsewhere I believe

Yep...I was going to say emissions. You really don't see alot of the Paris-Dakar type bikes over here. Maybe they think there isn't a market for them.

it would be fun though

Yep...I was going to say emissions. You really don't see alot of the Paris-Dakar type bikes over here. Maybe they think there isn't a market for them.


I've been seeing a ton of the BMW version lately around here!! :yes

I've been seeing a ton of the BMW version lately around here!! :yes

The BMW R1200's have been popular for quite some time. BMW built that for US import. Yamaha doesn't have a true enduro bike, and IMO it's hurting them. If they were to offer the XT660 it would sell very well IMO. The Honda XR650 does okay, but even that needs to be updated as it's still aircooled.

The BMW R1200's have been popular for quite some time. BMW built that for US import. Yamaha doesn't have a true enduro bike, and IMO it's hurting them. If they were to offer the XT660 it would sell very well IMO. The Honda XR650 does okay, but even that needs to be updated as it's still aircooled.

Yup...they could sell the crap out of them here. :yes

Just bought a new KLR650 because Yamaha doesn't sell a serious Dual Sport in the States. :confused Called Yamaha USA to tell them they could have had a customer if they imported the XT660; also told them that I'd kick my KLR to curb when they did. I believe Yamaha does not bring the XT660 to the States because of the market, the US market is ATV not Dual Sport Adventure type rigs. But that's changing. Oh, to ride a XT660Z in Khaki!

Yep, if they sold the 660 here, Yamaha would have a larger following IMO. I'd own one, two in fact. But, I'd got for the XT660R as I prefer the classic look. :)

Right on... I wouldn't complain with either model. How can you not love a Fuel Injected Thumper?

I thought North America would have a market for these, BMW has been selling these for a while now, I thought Yamaha would see the market by now... :punch

there are certain places where that bike would be a must, my grandparents have a house in upstate new york north of binghamton, there are mountains with dirt roads and then you make your way to pavement and in some cases its almost like a trail when your riding around, that would be the perfect bike to get around and have some fun on

A used dirt bike crossed my mind but I just wouldn't ride it much I don't think. :nono

You could just put it in storage and roll it out to take pictures of it like the R1.. :crash

Yeah I don't get it either why don't sell them in the US...

4 different versions available with that sweet engine...

MT-03 - The street-tough style icon
The MT-03 is original thinking, the Yamaha way. This is a totally revolutionary motorcycle created for the street life you live every day. MT-03 is a style icon built to bring big fun to the city and to the curves with a light, compact, fuel-injected engine that’s full of power for instant thrust at any revs, plus a short-wheelbase chassis with focused centre of gravity that allows remarkable control and excellent traction on all kinds of roads.

http://www.yamaha-motor-europe.com/Images/2009-MT-03-static-04_prv_tcm26-271131.jpg
http://www.yamaha-motor-europe.com/Images/2009-MT-03-static-03_prv_tcm26-271128.jpg
http://www.yamaha-motor-europe.com/Images/2009-MT-03-static-02_prv_tcm26-271125.jpg

XT660X - Be king of the urban jungle
It’s a jungle out there in the big city – it’s a tough environment that requires a tough motorcycle. And nothing’s built for the urban scramble quite like the Yamaha XT660X. Packed with Supermotard technology, the XT660X is alive with punchy single-cylinder horsepower and a taut chassis spec that’s got all the traction and turning you’re ever going to need. XT660X – stick it in a tight corner and watch it come out fighting.

http://www.yamaha-motor-europe.com/Images/2009-XT660X-static-01_prv_tcm26-271476.jpg
http://www.yamaha-motor-europe.com/Images/2009-XT660X-static-03_prv_tcm26-271482.jpg

XT660R - The commuter that knows how to escape
The XT660R is the tough, relentless, high-spec all-rounder that riders the world over trust, because the XT brand has been putting the adventure into riders’ lives for four decades now. Created to thrive in tough urban environments, the XT660R has also got the on/off-road capability to help you escape on long journeys into the unknown. Use it to commute during the week, then discover a whole new world at the weekend.

http://www.yamaha-motor-europe.com/Images/2009-XT660R-static-02_prv_tcm26-271461.jpg

XT660Z Ténéré - Follow your imagination
The Ténéré 660 is a rugged, functional and stylish dual-purpose bike that has the capability to take you on an adventure whenever and wherever the mood takes you. With over 30 years’ experience in the manufacture of single-cylinder 4-stroke adventure bikes, Yamaha knows exactly what it takes to build a machine that can handle everything from Europe’s streets and highways through to the dust and rocks of deepest Africa. At the heart of this tough intercontinental explorer is a liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, 4-valve, single cylinder, SOHC engine that produces plenty of power across a wide rpm range, allowing the Ténéré to master just about any riding situation. Its 23-litre fuel tank delivers a good range – and the comfortable dual seat and wind-beating rally-raid style nose cowl and high screen take the strain on longer journeys. And with a wide range of accessories available, it’s easy to adapt your Ténéré 660 to suit individual needs.

http://www.yamaha-motor-europe.com/Images/2009-XT660Z-static-01_prv_tcm26-271983.jpg

:badgerslayer

Know a few people with XT660R and X's and heard nothing but great things about them. The local police here has them too.

lookin good looks like it would be a good time :thumbup

IF'n only Yamaha would release one for the US... I'd much rather have that than a WR450 converted to the street.

I just think it's interesting that most manufacturers have a Euro and US distrobution when it comes to models.

funny that Canada is considered Europe :lol

could always have one shipped :)