| Attribute | Yamaha XT660Z Tenere 2008 × | Kawasaki Versys 650L × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2008 | 2020 |
| Make | Yamaha | Kawasaki |
| Model | Yamaha XT660Z Tenere | Kawasaki Versys 650L |
| Category | Enduro / offroad | Allround |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | Twin, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | - | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection | Injection. DFI® with 38mm Keihin throttle bodies (2) |
| Displacement (cm³) | 660 | 649 |
| Power (kw) | 34.8 | 38.2 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 57.5 | 57 |
| Bore (mm) | 100 | 83 |
| Stroke (mm) | 84 | 60 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 6-speed |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Driveline | - | Sealed chain |
| Ignition | TCI | TCBI with electronic advance |
| Clutch | Wet, multiple-disc coil spring | - |
| Lubrication system | Dry sump | Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump |
| Compression | 10.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Telescopic forks | Inverted telescopic fork with adjustable rebound damping |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm (monocross) | Single offset laydown shock with remote adjustable spring preload |
| Front brakes | Double disc | Double disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc. ABS. Single-piston caliper. |
| Diameter (mm) | 245 | 250 |
| Frame type | Steel tube diamond shaped | Double pipe diamond frame constructed from high-tensile steel |
| Front tyre | 90/90-M21 | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 130/80-M17 | 160/60-ZR17 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 120 | 150 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 117 | 145 |
| Trail (mm) | - | 108 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | - | 25 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Color options | - |
|
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,505 | 1,415 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 183 | 216 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1902 | 0.1769 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,477 | 1,400 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,246 | 2,165 |
| Overall width (mm) | 865 | 840 |
| Seat height (mm) | 895 | 840 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 245 | 170 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 22 | 21 |