Rode a XT660X on Tuesday and found it very underpowered compared to the KTM Duke…
Needless to say i was very disappointed in it!
‘’ The Yamaha XT660X
This bike is taking on like a fever worldwide, sales in Uk alone have matched Fazers (FZ6) and are catching up with R6’s (according to George White sales reps).
So why is that? We all know the bike gets a slating from the hardcore supermoto fans for being too heavy compared to KTM’s Husky’s or Berg’s, and we know its not exactly a racing machine.
But then… why is it that this bike sells so much?
All the people that I know that owns one, talk about their experience with this bike as one of reliability, comfort, inexpensive services (6000 miles intervals), and major smile factor before, during and after any ride, excellent town bike for both commuting and all round value for money.
This is not happening just in London, mind you, Europe seems to be addicted to them too. I know, cause in my forum for example, after only 81 days from it’s opening (May the 9th) we reached 700 members worldwide, the top countries in terms of memberships are: Uk / Italy / Greece, Sweden, Denmark, South Africa, OZ and NZ. There is definately a great interest in them and I think you should all test ride one and see why so many people are smitten with the XT660X.
Or ask me nicely and I’ll let you have a go 
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Are all you London Bikers complete t***s like this guy ?
What a ***
Nothing like being subtile gix
"Are all you London Bikers complete t***s like this guy ?
What a ***"
I tried to be a little less succinct by suggesting he may me mainling drugs, but say it how you find it 
He he classic response!
I’ll get my popcorn now and watch this one unfold
WOAH easy tiger, cut down on the red meat ,lol,it was a invitation not a challenge.
Take it easy with the insults people, otherwise we’ll lock this thread. 
PMSL!
We do have a XT join us for rides. He’s always up for a bit of banter, takes AND gives it in the intended manner.
I’m all for XT’s myself, it’s nice for the CCM crew to have someone to look down on! 
Always glad to be of service.
Just keep me away from the gravel. 
"Are all you London Bikers complete t***s like this guy ?
What a *** "
Luckily for LB and mankind in general this particular specimen is unique… Oh… and still banned from boxhill.co.uk 
Back to the subject in hand, the XT660 is a very capable bike, does exactly what it say’s on the tin, although handling wise i found the FMX650 much better, the XT660 makes more power though; although this may be a at a price as I’ve heard of several XT660’s lunching their gearboxes… not something you want to happen out of warranty!
Would I buy one… hmm possibly… need to check out the competition more thoroughly first though… keep hearing the letters K.T.M. in my ears… and occasionally W.R.
I have always had Bandits and Hornets and have just bought a XT660x.I have had it just over a month and am very happy with it.London traffic what traffic. I dont think I would change back to either a Bandit or Hornnt again the XT660x is the bike for me not saying its to everyones taste each to there own.
Personally my idea of a ‘street-moto’ is a KTM 950SM but as a commuter/novice bike the XTX i am sure is great at what it does. However it is no true supermoto and most people would be having a lot more fun on a KTM LC4 .
XTX the new CCM? A bit more reliable maybe…
Big Gus…Good on ye now we`re talkin Supermoto… Honda FMX… am brand new here a this basically is ma first post other than sayin Hi…
ave jist stumbled on this thread havin a wee look around an found this banter about a Yam XTX…Man, Phew,ZZZZZ, all come tae mind…then at the very end Big gus comes out wi …his wee speel about a Honda FMX…ave heard o these wee bikes… has anyone got one ye know of…??? Are they any Good… will they lick a KTM or a husky in the bendy```s…
A never saw one post about the price difference o yer KTM,Husky, an whatever, an the spade like edge o a shovel seatin on them… Cmon ... whit can ye do wi one o these other than race it.... BUT On a XTX ye can Commute, go two up, tour Europe, hit the back roads, in jist do general stuff that yer big Retards can do...... so why phone yer Phone bank every other nite tae see if yer payments have made the Finance company fur yer overpriced bike....when the XTX owner can do all the same stuff an go out every weekend an eat out an not check their bank balance tae see if theres enough in the account tae pay the bike this month...Cmon guys…if yer not living on the edge…yer usin up too much space…
Under 4K fur a XTX…an Thats NEW by the way…try buyin a piston fur yer KTM …3 times as much as the XTX…so if yes are not on the track giein it big licks....yes are jist foolin like the rest us…dae ye know whit Us XTX boys are doin thats the same as you Retards are doin…
Yes yeve guessed it… were havin Fun.... that wit its all about...and at a budget...GWs sellin the now fur one week only…Fazers Buy 1 get one free…Mabozzar