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Drive chain slack
The drive chain slack should be chec-
ked before each ride and adjusted if
necessary.
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To check the drive chain slack
1. Drive chain slack
1. Place the motorcycle on the
sidestand.
TIP
When checking and adjusting the dri-
ve chain slack, there should be no
weight on the motorcycle.
2. Shift the transmission into the
neutral position.3. Move the rear wheel by pushing
the motorcycle to locate the tigh-
test portion of the drive chain,
and then measure the drive chain
slack as shown.
4. If the drive chain slack is inco-
rrect, adjust it as follows.
TIP
When checking the drive chain slack,
the chain tensioner should not be tou-
ching the drive chain.
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To adjust the drive chain slack
1. Loosen the axle nut and the lock-
nut on each side of the swin-
garm.
1. Wheel axle
2. Drive chain slack adjusting bolt
3. Locknut
4. Alignment marks
2. To tighten the drive chain, turn
the drive chain slack adjusting
bolt on each side of the swin-
garm in direction (a). To loosen
the drive chain, turn the adjusting
bolt on each side of the swin-
garm in direction (b), and then
push the rear wheel forward.
NOTICE: Improper drive chain
slack will overload the engine
as well as other vital parts of
the motorcycle and can lead to
chain slippage or breakage. To
prevent this from occurring,
keep the drive chain slack wit-
hin the specified limits.
[ECA10571]
Drive chain slack:
XT660Z 50.0-60.0 mm
(1.96-2.36 in)
XT660ZA 40.0-55.0 mm
(1.57-2.17 in)
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Dimensions:Overall length:
XT660Z 2246 mm (88.42 in)
XT660ZA 2260 mm (89.0 in)
Overall width:
900 mm (35.4 in)
Overall height:
XT660Z 1477 mm (57.1 in)
XT660ZA 1450 mm (57.1 in)
Seat height:
XT660Z 896 mm (35.27 in)
XT660ZA 865 mm (34.1 in)
Wheelbase:
XT660Z 1500 mm (59.05 in)
XT660ZA 1505 mm (59.3 in)
Ground clearance:
XT660Z 260 mm (10.23 in)
XT660ZA 205 mm (8.07 in)
Minimum turning radius:
1980 mm (78.0 in)
Weight:With oil and fuel:
XT660Z 208.5 kg (459 lb)
XT660ZA 215 kg (474 lb)
Engine:Engine type:
Liquid cooled 4-stroke, SOHC
Cylinder arrangement:
Forward-inclined single cylinder
Displacement:
660 cm
3
Bore x stroke:
100.0 x 84.0 mm (3.94 x 3.31 in)Compression ratio:
10.00 :1
Starting system:
Electric starter
Lubrication system:
Dry sump
Engine oil:Recommended brand:
YAMALUBE
Type:
SAE 10W-30, SAE 10W-40, SAE 15W-40,
SAE 20W-40 or SAE 20W-50
Recommended engine oil grade:
API service SE, SF, SG type or higher,
JASO standard MA
Engine oil quantity:Without oil filter element replacement:
2.50 L (2.64 US qt, 2.20 Imp.qt)
With oil filter element replacement:
2.60 L (2.75 US qt, 2.29 Imp.qt)
Cooling system:Coolant reservoir capacity (up to the maxi-
mum level mark):
0.50 L (0.53 US qt, 0.44 Imp.qt)
Radiator capacity (including all routes):
1.20 L (1.26 US qt, 1.05 Imp.qt)
Air filter:Air filter element:
Dry element
Fuel:Recommended fuel:
Premium unleaded gasoline only
Fuel tank capacity:
23.0 L (6.08 US gal, 5.06 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount:
XT660Z 6.7 L (1.76 US gal, 1.46 Imp.gal)
XT660ZA 5.8 L (1.53 US gal, 1.28 Imp.gal)
Throttle body:ID mark:
5YK2 11
Manufacturer:
MIKUNI
Spark plug(s):Manufacturer/model:
NGK/CR7E
Spark plug gap:
0.7–0.8 mm (0.028–0.031 in)
Clutch:Clutch type:
Wet. multiple-disc
Transmission:Primary reduction system:
Spur gear
-20 -10 0
10 20 30
40
50 ˚C
SAE 10W-30
SAE 15W-40
SAE 20W-40
SAE 20W-50
SAE 10W-40
SAE 10W-50
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Primary reduction ratio:
75/36 (2.083)
Secondary reduction system:
Chain drive
Secondary reduction ratio:
45/15 (3.000)
Transmission type:
Constant mesh 5-speed
Operation:
Left foot operation
Gear ratio:1st:
30/12 (2.500)
2nd:
26/16 (1.625)
3rd:
23/20 (1.150)
4th:
20/22 (0.909)
5th:
20/26 (0.769)
Chassis:Frame type:
Diamond
Caster angle:
28.00 º
Trail:
XT660Z 113.0 mm (4.44 in)
XT660ZA 120.0 mm (4.72 in)
Front tire:Type:
With tubeSize:
XT660Z 90/90-21M/C 54S
XT660Z 90/90-21M/C 54T
XT660ZA 90/90-21M/C 54S
Manufacturer/model:
XT660Z METZELER/TOURANCE FRONT
XT660Z MICHELIN/SIRAC
XT660ZA PIRELLI/SCORPION TRAIL
Rear tire:Type:
With tube
Size:
XT660Z 130/80-17M/C 65S
XT660Z 130/80-17M/C 65T
XT660ZA 130/80-17M/C 65S
Manufacturer/model:
XT660Z METZELER/TOURANCE FRONT
XT660Z MICHELIN/SIRAC
XT660ZA PIRELLI/SCORPION TRAIL
Loading:Maximum load:
XT660Z 190 kg (419 lb)
XT660ZA 188 kg (414 lb)
Tire air pressure (measured on cold
tires):
Loading condition:
0–90 kg (0–198 lb)
Front:
210 kPa (2.10 kgf/cm
2, 30 psi, 2.10 bar)
Rear:
230 kPa (2.30 kgf/cm
2, 33 psi, 2.30 bar)Loading condition:
XT660Z 90 -190 kg (198 -419 lb)
XT660ZA 90 -188 kg (198 -414 lb)
Front:
230 kPa (2.30 kgf/cm
2, 33 psi, 2.30 bar)
Rear:
250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm
2, 36 psi, 2.50 bar)
Off-road riding:
Front:
200 kPa (2.00 kgf/cm
2, 29 psi, 2.00 bar)
Rear:
200 kPa (2.00 kgf/cm
2, 29 psi, 2.00 bar)
High-speed riding:
Front:
210 kPa (2.10 kgf/cm
2, 30 psi, 2.10 bar)
Rear:
230 kPa (2.30 kgf/cm
2, 33 psi, 2.30 bar)
Front wheel:Wheel type:
Spoke wheel
Rim size:
21x1.85
Rear wheel:Wheel type:
Spoke wheel
Rim size:
17x 2.75
Front brake:Type:
Dual disc brake
Operation:
Right hand operation
Recommended fluid:
DOT 4
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