Pleiades, thanks for that info... I searched mcn and have found this...
http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/Ne...60-on-the-way/

New Yamaha XT660 supermoto on the way

MCN has uncovered designs showing the next-generation Yamaha XT660 supermoto with Ducati Hypermotard-like styling.
It�s a far cry from the dumpy current XT, which lacks excitement and desirability compared to thoroughbred European supermotos from the likes of KTM. The new one has a leaner, more exciting look.
The detailed patent drawing shows the single-cylinder bike with what appears to be the same tubular chassis and the same engine as the current XT, so it�s still not likely to be a direct competitor for race-ready rivals such as KTM�s 690SM, but more a softer, more rounded alternative with the right look.
More details in next week�s MCN, out on August 18.



Let's see if anything emerges for the R.