Return of the Yamaha Tenere legend

Developed from Yamaha's highly successful Dakar factory bikes, the original Ténéré models built up a huge following of loyal owners during the 1980s and 90s.

With an unrivalled reputation for durability, strong on and off road performance, high levels of long-distance comfort, and the ability to handle hostile off road terrain, the machine was one of Yamaha's best selling models and a favourite for tackling Australian conditions.

Such was its 'go anywhere, do-anything' reputation, that it became the machine of choice for numerous round the world travellers, and to this day the original Ténéré and its successors have probably clocked up more orbits of the earth than any other single-cylinder motorcycle. And at the same time as being the number one choice with adventure seekers, the original Ténéré also became a favourite with riders looking for a tough, reliable and stylish all rounder that could perform well in almost any environment.

From mid September, Yamaha Motor Australia will introduce the all new XTZ660 Tenere that is designed to offer a new generation of adventure seeking riders the opportunity to explore a new world of possibilities. Powering the new XTZ660 Ténéré is a 660cc liquid-cooled 4-stroke single cylinder SOHC engine tuned to deliver strong low to mid range power. This gutsy powerplant makes the Ténéré 660 a strong performer in a wide range of riding situations, from urban commuting through to highway touring and off road exploring.

Equipped with a highly efficient 4-valve cylinder head with a 10:1 compression ratio, and featuring bore x stroke dimensions of 100mm x 84mm, the new fuel-injected Ténéré engine delivers excellent throttle response for lively off the line and roll-on acceleration. The smooth shifting 5-speed transmission is equipped with carefully chosen gear ratios that are designed to optimise the bike's strong low to mid-range torque output, and the 2.9 litre transmission oil capacity ensures efficient engine operation even under severe conditions.

2009 XTZ660 Ténéré specifications
Engine type: Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, single cylinder, 4-valve, SOHC
Displacement: 660 cc
Bore x stroke: 100.0 x 84.0 mm
Compression ratio: 10.0 : 1
Lubrication system: Dry sump
Fuel System: Fuel injection
Ignition system: TCI
Starter system: Electric
Transmission: Constant mesh, 5-spd
Final drive: Chain
Fuel tank capacity: 23 L
Chassis: Steel tube diamond shaped
Front suspension: Telescopic forks
Front travel: 210 mm
Rear suspension: Swingarm
Rear travel: 200 mm
RRP (inc GST) $13,999