Hi
What RON fuel is the Tenere able to use, I am planning to go through Russia, Kazakhstan and Mongolia before coming back round to the UK.
Has anyone got any experience with different types of fuel being used in the bike as I am hearing that it could be as low as 80 RON in Mongolia.

I have spoke to Yamaha UK and they are giving me the party line

Having sent them an email they sent this in there reply......

We can advise, that it is recommend that unleaded fuel, with a RON of 95 or higher is used.

Further details can be found on page 4-13 within the XT660Z Owners Manual, which can be downloaded from the Services section on our website -

So I asked why do you sell it as an adventure bike if you can only use 95 RON and above and can you re-map the fuel

This is what they sent me in there second reply.......

Having referred the contents of your email to our Technical staff, they have advised, that they are unaware of any separate re-mapping data available from Yamaha, for the XT660Z

However, whilst we are aware that this machine has been popular and successful on trips outside of Europe, we are unfortunately unable to comment on the effect, that the use of a lower grade fuel would have

On trying to find out for myself I found this on a Yamaha website

Prepare for adventure with the XT660Z T�n�r� - a rugged, functional and stylish dual-purpose bike. It will take you anywhere you desire - from Europe's streets and highways through to the dust and rocks of deepest Africa.
At the heart of this tough cross-country explorer is a liquid-cooled, 4-valve, 4-stroke SOHC single-cylinder engine that produces plenty of power across a wide rpm range, allowing you to master just about any riding situation.
While its 23-litre fuel tank delivers a good range, the comfortable dual seat, wind-beating rally-raid style nose cowl and high screen take the strain on longer journeys.

Ummmmm, deepest Africa....But only if a Tesco/Shell fuel truck follows you so you get the correct fuel !!!!!!

I am going to look at a Tenere when I get home in 6 Days in view to buying as it is the bike I would prefer to do this trip on.

Thanks in advance



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