Hello everyone

I'm planning to buy a Tenere and went to the bike show at the NEC today to ask about any changes to the 2010 model. Well, they had the 2010 model on display and it is exacctly the same as the 2009. I've no problems with that - I love the bike.

I noticed that in the info on the stand, it said that the tenere has a 15 liter fuel tank. It was my impression from the reviews (MCN) that I have read, that the Tenere has a 22 liter tank and the other 660's have 15 liters. The Yamaha expert shrugged his shoulders and said that the Tenere has always had a 15 liter tank. I didn't want to contradict him but I have read many reviews talking about 250 mile range - I don't see how that's possible with 15 liters(3.3 gallons)

Can anyone enlighten me? Is the Yamaha rep right or have they reduced the fuel tank or have MCN got it wrong?

Thanks, Jim

Confirmed as 23 litres. 15 litres is for the X or R. I just double checked the manual.

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That's what I thought. Then the information on the Yamaha stand is wrong - if anyone is going to the show, there is a data sheet in place of the rear number plate stating fuel capacity is 15 liters. The sales guy clearly doesn't know his bikes... somebody better put him right

Cheers, Jim

2 days ago it took me 18L until it was full, and then i still had some liters left

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23 litres for sure, room for another 1.5l is you use the air expansion space as well.

I didn't know the Government had reintroduced the YTS!!
Oh well; pay peanuts.........

Further......(and I'm surprised no-one else has said it yet)

If you want info on the new/latest Tenere, XT660.com is the first point of call!!

Unfortunately this is often the case with reps at the NEC show when it comes to Adventure bikes. This guy could probably told you all about the latest FirebladeR1Ninjamejig but when it comes to trailies they're just not interested. A few years ago I tried talking to a guy on the Triumph stand about the Tiger, he started arguing with me and my wife had to pull me away!! I was only saying that the Adventure bike market was going to grow (this was in the days of the MK1 Tiger) but he wouldn't have it!!

How many miles (average road riding) do you get on a 23l tank, poor tank range is the main reason i am getting rid of of the KTM

When ridin� backroads, doin� like 80/90kmh, it'll get you more then 500km's far(1:25 thereabout). On faster highway runs, doin' like 120kmh, less far, like 450km's(1:21 or something). In both cases not completely empty though! That's pretty good fuel economy I'd say!
Greetz, Hans.

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