Monday, January 31, 2011

XT660

From the revolution of the "thumper" the original legendary single cylinder xt500 dual purpose motorcycle, comes the modern xt660. Already been updated by the two Yamaha Tenere models, it has expanded the range drastically and created brand new and much needed competition to the BMW GS series. However, this 660cc engine has not only been used in the Tenere models, but also in the Yamaha Grizzly, Rhino, Raptor and MT-03. My dream is to own one. Well, not just to own one, but to live with it. To experience Africa with it. For the process to turn the "it" into "her". One day. But hold that front brake! Check what i found, a dodgy looking site that is selling the xt660x for 1620 EUR. Which equates to R15000, not bad i say. However, i don't feel like possibly losing R15000 if that site is as jut as i think it is. http://www.aaele.com/productinfo.asp?id=4138