Yamaha XT 660 R
Ok after Much test riding and I have decided to go with the Yamaha XT 660 R , why may you ask ? my short list was the KLE 500 and the new SWM 650 Super Duel which I test rode both ( well the SWM was the R but same frame and motor ) Ok I wanted a bike for the following
(1.) One up traveling and comfy as well with long seat
( 2.) not to heavy under 200 kg wet "660 R 181kg we "
( 3.) Seat height not to high I'm short "660R is 860mm ", That's why I didn't got for the 660z plus its over 200kg.
(4.) Yamaha Back up support for parts and also loads of Aftermarket as well.
(5.) Reliability the 660R motor has been used in the Aprillia Pesago, Trail , 660 X /Z models MT03 and Yamaha 4 wheel Raptor ( so a proven engine since 2003 )Two reviews I have read were they have gone around the world over 100,000kms with little problems
(6.) Fuel Economy is brilliant on the XTR around 380 on a 15 lt tank
(7.) Suspension Travel R200MM/F 220MM plus 21 front for off road
( 8. ) Does Dirt well, HWY Ok , back roads very well and twisties very well so I think its as close as you can get to a 50/50 bike.
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