Yamaha XT660R /

[@MrMegaPerez]

I just love this high quality reviews of older bikes. I mean not everybody can afford a new 20000€ KTM or BMW. Thank you very much :)

[@harryh4rp4n31]

Yeah the quality is just incredible, dare i say sturdier than todays counterparts, my uncle has the xt and i'm looking at getting one as my next bike!

[@jackontwodirtwheels5138]

Agreed

[@nipps223]

Yeah. If only there was a 5foot 4 rider, to give his review 😂🤣😂🤣

[@BorisBeer24]

I have the Supermoto version here, the Xt660x and it's an absolute joy, power is enough, blasting from corner to corner and there are barely any other motorcycles that can keep up on a curvy road. Currently I have 45.000km put on it and it still runs like a champ without a single issue, even after standing still for a few months this Xt will always start whilst I have to push start the other motorcycles at home. Got a Tom Tom Rider 400 last year and have been exploring a lot. 250km with a full tank before going on reserve and this whilst twisting thz throttle very often. The only downside is the occasional stalling, but you learn to live with it. The stats of the bike are more then enough to have a ton of fun in the Belgian Ardennes.

[@sergioj.c.5632]

Die you go to Highway? If yeah, how was your experience ? Thnx

[@BorisBeer24]

@@sergioj.c.5632 I do not often do Highway tbh, but I did return from France once with it doing highway mostly and it was pretty ok for me, apart from the mx helmet.

[@sergioj.c.5632]

@ wow I didn’t expect so fast answer at all. With so “old videos” you never know if people are still alive. Thanks a lot If God let me live further, I will buy a bike in a pair of months and I have being looking what’s the best. Thanks for your help God bless you

[@BorisBeer24]

@@sergioj.c.5632 No problem haha, wish you all the best and may God be by your side brother.

[@1990-t1j]

The most critical Jamie review I've seen. I wish he'd drop the irritating music.

[@tvivars513]

Yeah skip that music and give us more exhaust sound

[@dnzrdm]

It's refreshing hear some negatives in a review.

[@itsallabouttheridekeepingi4449]

He properly wouldn't say the same about the Ducati Scrambler , but yes I agree great to see.

[@dnzrdm]

@@itsallabouttheridekeepingi4449 he actually made a scrambler 1100 review that also was pretty damn honest.

[@itsallabouttheridekeepingi4449]

@@dnzrdm thats good then

[@mathieufleury6787]

thank you !! i've been looking for a review on that bike for a wild. nice format and accent easy to understand for a french hear. That's what moderne bikes should look like to. Simple, fun and you don't have to break the bank to offert it. Great, now I want to buy one and go to ride!

[@blipco5]

We need these same, good honest reviews for new bikes that you ride. You have a load of experience and you can help people make the right choice.

[@ronaldwhite5670]

I had one of these bikes, I had several other bikes, different breeds, more CC’s,. This bike was my best fun, very fast through corners, loved it, gave it to my grandson, miss it a lot, I could ride this bike anywhere I wanted to go.

[@johanbadenhorst2233]

Well to be honest im in love with my xt do thousands of kms on her in remote parts of South Africa and Namibia and she never let me down and my friends with the 1190s Ktms admire her cause they always said they never thought that a 660 can run so well on gravel and tare roads.

[@Foozefighter]

lekker man!

[@johnnylima9632]

Bakgat👍

[@Steve-motorcycles]

Can’t say I agree 100% with this review, the XT660r is a great bike. Strong punchy 🤛 engine. The engine is a peach for a single thumper. Low down is a little rough but you quickly get used to the characteristics of it.

[@SavedbyHim]

I've had two of these and you just have to use the clutch a bit more on low rpm, soon get used to it

[@renatoconsollaro3134]

This bike is a loved classic here in Brazil!

[@rodrigoxavier4994]

tenho a minha faz 9 anos e não troco por nada! já fiz 3x américa do sul sem nenhum problema! review muito rápido para encher a moto de problemas. gosto dos vídeos dele, mas neste, se passou hehehe

[@renatoconsollaro3134]

Ate gostei do video pq mostrou pra mim a bela moto de trilha e estrada de chao que ela é, no mercado de la a moto é uma opçao simples perto das outras, valeu!

[@manmedel]

Everything you say is true... it's a good bike, it's very simple and reliable. to do off road as I have with my xt660r. You have to put money in it. better suspensions, brakes, exhaust lighter, footpegs, etc, etc. I just love to see as you drive a bike like mine, thank you very much Merry Christmas, take care Medel

[@charliesadv8493]

I have one of these. Use it for commuting and longer trips. Changed the seat to a 2 level seat, and hi rise screen. Love it.

[@rorydoyle3251]

Hi, Would u recommend it for a trip from the uk to Western Europe?

[@charliesadv8493]

@@rorydoyle3251 Hi Rory. Sure, why not. If it's in good mechanical condition. There are videos of a guys from US that travelled thousands of kilos on a Yamaha WR250R. Search for Tiny bike to Alaska

[@charliesadv8493]

I have done a week long camping trip on mine when I still had it. That was my first "long-distance" trip on my XT660R

[@rorydoyle3251]

@@charliesadv8493 happy days, thanks for the reply. I considering it.

[@assenvassilev5790]

The bike stalls because you have to adjust the idle engine rpm. It has nothing to do with the fuel injection. Can be done by hand on the left hand side under the tank. Easy peasy

[@josanproductions8322]

Hello. How can I actually do that? Do I need to remove anything on the bike? Can you please explain a bit more of that procedure? Thanks

[@Panocek]

XTR does have weak front brake, but "supermoto" twin, XTX fixes that issue. Weaving on roads might come from knobby tyres. Cutting out at low rpms usually comes from too low idle revs, early production models had faulty TPS and dodgy ECU though. Stock exhaust is obscenely heavy indeed, 2in1 exhaust mod is simple way of shaving 10kgs off the bike as well increasing ground clearance. Display holds surprisingly elaborate diagnostic mode, showing a lot of data - throttle position, tachometer, air/coolant temp, battery voltage, lean indicator, checks for cooling fan, fuel injector, spark plug, handy for DIY It is not performance bike, but then it lasts with only basic maintenance required (oil change every 10k, valves screw type every 20k). Basically modernized DR650 or KLR 650 with FI, even if tad obese.

[@lukaszimmermann2215]

I really like my 660r. I have the 2 in 1 exhaust, it is a big improofment. Over 10 kilograms less weight and a lot more ground clearance, even with protection plate.

[@demerzzel]

Hello! what model of 2in 1 you have? And what final exhaust then? Thanks!

[@HadesOmega]

It's a shame they never sold them in the US =(

[@jackontwodirtwheels5138]

Cant wait to own one of these when Im 18 :)

[@casualvalles]

Thanks for this good and honestly review Jamie!!!you always the best one!!

[@kristianpavletic6642]

I had this motorcycle for 3 years with no issues at all.I;v done 83.000km with just regular service intervals,had no prob with braking on and off road and touring with it was ok.Reviewing an almost 2 decades old model and find some(lets say)cons isnt a big thing.

[@chrisredfield3240]

Less front suspension travel than a f800gs (230mm)

[@Thebattousay]

@@chrisredfield3240 why do you compare it to a bike that is more than 2 times the price of an XT??? Compare it to a DR or a KLR!!! The only two bikes of the same category!!!

[@chrisredfield3240]

@@Thebattousay the f800gs was £8.8k in the uk the xt660 was around £6.5k

[@edrichdebeer8621]

Great review. I agree on all your points. I turned one into a Super Moto and i'm loving it.

[@alharris1508]

Excellent review. Thanks 👍🏼

[@fnq-8890]

Good alternative to a DR650 .. with added benefit of Fuel Injection, Water-Cooling & Roller-Rockers in the top end, also 30klos lighter than a XT660Z Tenere making it unpretentious as a pretend desert racer because it's a just a good basic trail-bike (Kev-Fix XT660 online to sort out the fuelling problem without the $$ of a power-commander).

[@MrEnglishman6969]

I have 2 2007 xt660r one with 5000 miles the other with 8,000 miles both show room condition 1 owner bikes (me the second). I would not have one as my only bike. but will always keep one in my garage. grate fun in the highland of Scotland. I take them up in the van ,400 miles is to far for one of these on a motorway they just don't do it well . but once on the back roads i do 300 to 400 miles every day for 4 to 5 days then bring them back in the van. only time they are used really (wife rides one). mine has all the extras on it leo vince exhaust, fuel mod, air box mod,,bash plate, shock , DNA filters and so on and on lol. never have any problem with cutting out now i have added the kev's fuel mod (did before) up rated brake lines, that makes the brakes a bit better.Good reliable bike not the fastest. mine will do 100 mph but to be honest don't take it over 80mph any more just no need for the riding we do in Scotland anything up to 75 is fun after that front end wobbles a bit but that's half the fun some times . really easy to ride and fun. Only thing i would say is if using in the wet ACF50 the engine as the paint will come off the engine and look really poor. but overall as a slower bike i would give it the thumbs up. the xt660x is a much better ride (i had one). but you will find they are around £1000 more than the xt660R for the same year.If buying one hold out for a good one they are out there, don't just buy the cheapest it will cost you in the long run. These are so easy to service your self. i do mine every 1000 miles (over the top i know) Bit its a big single and i like to keep mine mint. and its only and oil and oil filter change so is cheap as chips.Ride safe everyone

[@slavkokrivokapic3752]

THANK YOU for the tips! How is the fuel mode label and which is the manufacturer?

[@MargusMoto]

If ever you are renting a bike on your travels, there's a good chance you'll end up with this :D Quite a fun bike, unless you are given a bike with what would feel like plastic wheels, squared off in the back. A nightmare thing to ride for instance in narrow winding roads of Greece :D Also older versions were quite abysmal to ride in the city (about 50 km/h 35mph) due to shitty fuel injection. The bike would jerk back-and-forth like a deer with hick-ups.. But other than that, as said - a wonderful thing!

[@Chriswilliams-lx9mx]

A great and honest review,end of the day it ain’t no ktm690,but it’ll get you where you wanna go in they end😆

[@manmedel]

Totally according to your words. it's like that

[@sangkochan4354]

Why are you comparing this to KTM? KTM's aren't even that good.

[@Chriswilliams-lx9mx]

sangko chan different horses for different courses, but 17 wins on the trot in the Dakar,that’s more than luck, ktm out the crate is a awesome bike,but if your after a work horse and not a race horse get the xt,I’ve had both all the best👍

[@manmedel]

I have an xt, it's a quiet bike. but it always takes you to the end of the world in off-road mode. My motorcycle has 90,000 km and without any problem. 100% reliable engine and chassis for long adventures. Happy Christmas to you all Medel

[@Chriswilliams-lx9mx]

M. Medel yep if my life depended on it,it would be the xt all day and everyday,although these days I’m a Honda man and no I’m not boring😂have a great Xmas m.medel🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷👍

[@johnhewitt1096]

Nothing wrong with fuel injection. Reliable as the hills. No overheating problems and i ride in 45c temps in humid rainy season

[@ryanfahrne5318]

I love the color and aluminum frame but the injection issues inspired me to go with the KLR 650. It has a 6 gal gas tank with locking cap, carburetor, adjustable front suspension, you can get hard case saddle bags and a bunch of other accessories

[@stephen1133]

For me high speed wobble happens from wind hitting your shoulders when you're holding the bars too tight. I understand other things can come into play but next time you have this issue, loosen up and pay attention to the buffeting on your shoulders.

[@PetterIvarsson]

Honest and proffesional. Skip music next time please

[@sasapajic6814]

Perfect review! Simple but full of usefull,1st hand!, informations.

[@PhilbyFavourites]

Great review for a "normal" bike. Pity I can't find trails like that in deepest Hampshire and Sussex. Just one question - why is Cal Crutchlow doing the review....

[@sergioj.c.5632]

Is it possible with aftermarket to replace the front brake and rear suspension to make it better? Thnx

[@joskojankovic9034]

I have xtr and it's ok bike for that money, it's better off the road than the T7 although I have the same complaint that it often chokes at low revs, and I am 1,90 cm and it's little small for me, but i am real happy with the bike, it's very great bike for weekend trips...

[@Meifesto]

Seat is fine for 450km and 6 hours riding (from experience)

[@Thebattousay]

It's so easy to give a harsh review on a bike that is not produced anymore. No worries about the manufacturer anger!!! This xt is a very good bike. Little money for huge fun!!! It can take you anywhere on and off road on a low maintenance and fuel budget!!! Plus the low profile! It's in the same category as the KLR or DR but more reliable and more capable off road! Also the long range maintenance on it is incredible!!!! I'm sure it's because you had a rental that you had such bad sensations! Also maybe you are too used to the modern bikes with all the electronic assistance that obliges you to go back to the manufacturer for every repair! Stay safe and have fun!

[@malcolmnuttall3165]

The bike replaced the XT600E, I owned a 2000 model, it was a natural upgrade to the 660 engine,fuel injection and water-cooling to meet euro design rules, but they should have upped the HP, as the engine is bulletproof,and changing brake pads to EBC brings a instant change.

[@tinek9467]

I own xt660r 2008 is best enduro bike to get

[@trojankid4252]

Can’t wait to see supermoto versions

[@serkandur4890]

If I add extra Led lights des it couse any problem from battery?

[@raulraul107]

Não

[@steepriderz9003]

We have one of these bikes! love it :D

[@SeppiMaulwurf]

Does anyone know how this bike performs compared to a CRF300 Rally? Is it really so much more powerful?

[@MattVenturesMoto]

Nice review. good value for trail riding compared to your KTM EXC's etc, and usable for big long distance Adventure trips. Good all rounder

[@user-qm9oo2fd2o]

Trying to figure out the reason for the review.

[@rossvlogs7015]

Hi, I rode on XT 660 R over 20 000 km. Stalling was only problem when the low rpm screw in throttle was set to too low rpms. I haven't any technical problems beside oil consumption. It's great bike, but I switched to KTM 690 - lower weight, better ground clearance, better chasis, great brakes and powerfull engine - all what XT needs. Just my thoughts from practice.

[@adno1965]

and what about KTM 690 reliability, how many kilometers have you already passed? because my xtr I traveled 80,000 km without any problems

[@rossvlogs7015]

@@adno1965 already Ive passed (also like on xt) 20 000 km and I had to change a fuel pump because bike was running too lean. That was at 30 000 km milleage. Today bikes milleage is ~40 000 and that was only one issue. It has Evo 1 tuning set, some small oil consumption also. Riding typically almost to red rpm field.

[@hassansidibe5208]

How much can I get a used one like the one you are showing

[@stefael3georgiou270]

everyone saying they need small capacity adventure motorcycle....this beats easily kawasaki versus x300 bmw g310gs with 2000-3000 euro is half the price

[@berndsattelmair3933]

The XT is a very good all-purpose-bike, in best Yamaha quality!

[@eddietellez4096]

I want here in EEUU but I can’t find this one here

[@notis8046]

I have the X version with supermoto wheels, once the wheel was balanced, their is no weave of the handlebars at high speeds

[@dannymagee8202]

It's the 21" wheel that has the weave. Mine's like a drunken sailor over 65mph and both wheels are perfectly balanced. Worth it to be able to ride trails though.

[@Oratazana]

Its all true,,,and more, I have one since 2008 its already with 160 000Km ,Im going to to replace for the 2nd time the clutch ,timing chain replaced at 150 000 and had some problem with one nut inside engine aroud 80 000 that need to be tightening. Nevermore. Pay attencion that Im the one always doing the maintenace, change oil every 6000 etc. I do take care of the bike very well but I also treat her very hard. Ride everyday, anyware. Wen I mean everywere ,,,its everywere. Its not a moto to pussy, vibrates alot and kik you off wen you think confidence is hight. Its heavy and very hight on seated mode. I only recomend Metzeler Endurance for road trip. Enduro you choise. Most off al my breaked bones were stoped or not more then 20 KmH. No short legs aloud. I did change the seat for larger one , because after 140 Km your but will hurt. I love the bike. Once again its like this...or you love , or you hate. Nice Minarelli engine.

[@Oratazana]

@H H When someone buy a bike, even with just 1 Km its a luky shoot. We just have trust that the bike was well cared.

[@giorgiodistefano1781]

XT... MY LOVE❤️

[@alvaromateosfernandez-maqu5772]

Good vid thanks

[@itsquick2]

Is it available in the US ?

[@warrenjoubert4027]

Good review. Thx.

[@alainremi267]

Great review! Thanks. I solved definitely my staling problem by raising a tiny bit the throttle on my 2010 MT03/660cc which has the same engine/problem as your Tenere: If you don't know that version, have a look at KZbin "2007 Yamaha MT 03 | Owners Review" :) Also, I have the same handguards & I love them; they saved my bike a few scratches...

[@bangun172]

all we do here in canada is trail ride and we never never get the nice models from japanese bikes

[@PaweWWnukuLaboratory]

How tall are You?

[@richardjeffery517]

The xt,s have got heavier through the years,ktm have took the dirt/trail bike scene,they make their newer models lighter than previous models,unlike honda and yamaha

[@ib2586]

Its not a bad bike, but what is bad is the fact that classifieds in Europe are filled with them instead of being filled with WR250Rs because they costed roughly the same and thus basically nobody bought the "little 250".

[@mxgryan]

Why isnt this in USA?

[@moorshound3243]

because you have the ttr125 of course!

[@mxgryan]

@@moorshound3243 darn

[@philclarke7712]

Sounds pretty similar to my old xt600e.

[@moorshound3243]

You got a problem with the front break? try riding a Harley sportster in the wet!!

[@johnmcallister8372]

Needs the smaller (14t) front sprocket.

[@pufifa]

How reliable are these bikes? Engines in particular?

[@mattwall518]

There bullet proof.

[@charliesadv8493]

I agree with Matt. Mine had almost 125000km/78000mls on the clock when I sold it for my current XT1200, and everything was still 100%. Didn't have to top up any fluids except fuel. Really an awesome, reliable bike

[@vigi_5192]

I'd take those comments about the brakes with grain of salt, because off road tires suck at tarmac. I have the X version and I never felt the brakes weren't good enough, but yeah don't hit the rear brake too hard. Suspension is not great I'll agree with that, especially the rear suspension.

[@dbauernf]

X has different brakes.

[@vigi_5192]

@@dbauernf If that's true then I stand corrected. I thought they have same brakes. edit. Looked it up and yeah the x has much better front brakes, but I think the rear brake is the same at least in specs wise.

[@nunyabusinessutube]

CB500x or 2011 Tenere 660z?

[@davidelizabeth4933]

Quality, honest review. 👍

[@elijahbrooks8589]

Why doesn’t that come to the USA 🇺🇸. That’s Yamahas middleweight dual sport 😮😍

[@cartervennema5069]

I like my raptor 660r

[@luis545x39]

wish e had this bike in america

[@jimmyjames2549]

You would have if it wasnt for Yamaha France. They wouldnt sell it to the Japanese or other markets because they "designed it".

[@da72ma]

It is beyond me that this bike never made it to the US… even Suzuki and Honda kept their 650 unchanged and carb’ed thumpers (DR and XR) in play until 2024… with EFI and at least front ABS and at a low price this bike would have made a big impact in the Enduro scene….

[@Feeds21]

WOW! MY FRIEND.,.,NICE .,.,.

[@Noastrenght]

My 97 DR does 5L/100km in medium dirt all day, (hard turning of the knob will be 6,5L at the most) therefore NOT impressed AT ALL with the fuel consumption! (Given the 21year tech advantage).

[@dimenolovejla]

Why buy wind protection if you can buy xt660z tenere. Same engine and bit more weight. Stalling can be eliminated via power commander and dyno tune.

[@gregwiens9146]

I had the XT 550 (1982). After this review, totally not interested.

[@exothermal.sprocket]

The Tenere T7 would blow this thing out of the swamp. If Yamaha would ever manufacture the thing. MotoGeo, correction on the fuel capacity you displayed. 15 liters is 3.96 US gal, not 3.3 US gal.

[@clusterm2]

The bike stall because yamaha have been forced to design the bikes to run too lean (emissions) which is much easier to get away with when you have more than one cylinder... cure is the Kev mod (Google) .... or better still, find yourself a bmw x country 160kg (XT 180 kg), 52 hp (XT 48 hp), not top heavy like the XT, they have a fairly low seat height (I'm 5'9" and feet flat on floor), the Rotax engine will pull from very low revs unlike the XT and they're fairly inexpensive as they stopped making them after 2009. The only downside is less ground clearance.... These are the reasons I sold my Xt660 and bought the x country, even just moving the bike around my garage is much easier due to the low centre of gravity :)

[@TORA90]

A meiota do Brasil

[@ebusdk]

The comments about the bike make me think you know very little about the niche this bike lives in. Kind of sad you completely missed the point of the bike

[@ismaiasxavier2258]

Meu co moro Ana polis go brasil

[@luckyjordan8139]

Are you sure it’s not a KLR in Yamaha clothes?

[@MultiTHUNDER00]

Its a wheelie machine, just saying...

[@Nialsy999]

Roughly translated the bike is shit. Good to hear honesty. Lol

[@vakantieman3270]

If al you care about is performance. I kinda like. Reliable bike.

[@Nialsy999]

@@vakantieman3270 he said the breaks were rubbish on road, and pretty poor off road, the bike was heavy, if you ride over a certain speed it starts to swerve and weave and at low revs it cuts out and stalls. Yeah sounds really safe and reliable.

[@milaventurasprod]

Nialsy999 Well mine has been really safe and relliable, and I use it to go to work everyday (50km), used it on long trips and a lot of offroad. This being said, I changed the front fork for a ohlins USD, and metal hoses on the front brake (sorry for my english I dont know if thats the correct term) and it made a world of diference, next up its changing the exhaust for something lighter than that horrible 12 kilos cans.. Its my 10th bike and so far I'm loving it, not a ktm race machine but never skips a beat with 50.000 kms on it

[@GaseousWorm]

Ill take that shit bike over a bmw any day.

[@billgoldbergmania]

@@Nialsy999 Nah, I owned this bike for years. The front brake is fine, the rear is fine and he has a wobble because he's on dirt tires. I rode mine at 160 km/h for my 50km commute for over a year with a 50/50 tire, no wobble. It has some fuelling issues but nothing serious (and fixable with a power commander or a cheap mod). Sound awesome with after market cans.

[@DrBr97]

“This is a heavy bike” Are you fucking serious?

[@srrr4559]

I love this bike but I'm 5'3... shit

[@rodrigoxavier4994]

maybe he's afraid of an old Yamaha

[@zipodipo7923]

You can't review a damaged bike.

pure juck.

[@haydenw6585]

I don't think this bike knows what sort bike it is suppose to be . sounds like a donkey to me 😁

[@johna6968]

More of a slating than a review

[@dougkearns]

Jamie can't seem to win; for years people have complained that his reviews were a bit soft. Is there some Goldilocks zone? Having ridden one for a few weeks I thought his comments were spot on.

[@johna6968]

@@dougkearns Why so serious? The only thing I omitted was a smiley emoji

[@dougkearns]

@@johna6968 I'm never serious in the YT comments. I guess I read it more as though it was missing an eye-roll emoji than a smiley. :)

[@ivanovih]

Русский.

[@nobbybravoalpha1870]

under powered....