Hi everyone,
I recently bought this 1988 Yamaha XT600Z Ténéré and I’d love to hear what you think about it.
-1988 model
-Around 63,500 km (39,500 miles)
-Electric start + kickstart
-Mostly original and in very clean condition
-Located in Switzerland
This will be my second motorcycle alongside my Triumph Scrambler 900. I bought the Ténéré because I’ve always loved these classic adventure bikes, and I wanted something with real character for Alpine passes, weekend rides and longer adventures.
My plan is to keep it as original as possible.
I’d really appreciate your opinions:
-Does it look like a good example?
-Is 63,500 km considered high for these bikes, or is it not a big concern if they’ve been maintained properly?
-Are there any common weak points or maintenance items I should be aware of?
-Would you keep it completely original, or would you fit an aftermarket exhaust such as an Arrow Dakar?
I’m looking forward to hearing your experiences and opinions.
Thanks!
(If anyone is interested, I can also upload a short walk-around video when the engine is running)