Yamaha XT660X 2010

On our roads if they always see lots of all the "vintage" and all colors: Yamaha XT 660X is the fast and reliable supermoto road that has contributed substantially to the spread of the fun off-road bike setup but brakes, wheels and tires pitch sports. The 2010 does not change anything mechanically but there comes a new color, the 'racing red' instead of the previous 'Yamaha Black' which was part of the 2009 range. Instead remain in the list the other two colors, the 'racing blue' and 'sports white'. Technically we are faced with a sturdy bike, funny, easy to drive and the line is apt that in the years been modified in a more determined until 2006, when they are changed substantially graphics but mostly got a new front grille minus " stylish "and more off-road. The engine is the immortal 660 cc single cylinder 4-valve SOHC with distribution, fuel injection, liquid-cooled 5-speed gearbox, capable of 48 hp at 6,000 rpm and 60 Nm of torque at 5250 rpm. The suspensions are simple but effective for road use, even Sports: telescopic fork and rear shock absorber both have excursion of 200 mm and an adjustment of compromise in order to absorb funds more uneven but also offer strictly on tortuous paths. The front disc brake provides the bulk of 320 mm with 4 piston calipers and 245 mm rear disc with twin piston caliper. The circles are rays with tube and fitting as original equipment tires Pirelli Dragon 120/70-17 "and 160/60-17" rather old but still very powerful as a project on a 'fun bike' as XT660X . The wheelbase is 1490 mm, not too compact, as well as geometry, with steering head angle of 26 °, the measures chosen to give a reassuring behavior even at highway speeds, since the supermotard Yamaha has a weight from 189 kg in running order. The price fixed for 2010 is 6590 Euro excluding the costs of registration and entry into the street.