Yamaha SZR 660 - 1996 Specifications and Reviews

The 1996 Yamaha SZR 660 is a lightweight, versatile middleweight designed for riders seeking nimble handling and approachable performance. Its single-cylinder engine delivers accessible power with an agile chassis, making it ideal for commuting and spirited road riding. Known for its user-friendly nature and manageable seat height, the SZR suits both novice and experienced riders.

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General information

CategoryAllround
Year1996
ModelYamaha SZR 660

Engine and Transmission Specifications

Transmission typefinal driveChain
Gearbox5-speed
Valves per cylinder5
Torque54.00
Power48.00
Stroke4
Engine typeSingle cylinder
Capacity:659.00 ccm (40.21 cubic inches)
 
 

Physical measures and capacities

Seat height770 mm (30.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Dry weight159.0 kg (350.5 pounds)

Yamaha SZR 660 dimensions and frame

Rear brakesSingle disc
Front brakesSingle disc

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.3019 HP/kg
 
 

Other specs

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Performance Profile & Rider Fit

48 hp
Peak Power
5.5s
0-60 mph

Best For

Track45%
City68%
Cornering75%
Daily Riding55%
Touring40%
Passenger30%

Rider Profile

Best ForThis bike suits riders with at least some experience, since a big single with sharp power delivery rewards a confident, deliberate throttle hand.
PurposeIt is built as a lightweight, characterful allrounder for spirited backroad riding rather than outright speed or long-distance hauling.
Rider FitThe low dry weight and moderate seat height make it manageable for most body sizes, though the firm, sporty ergonomics favor a fitter rider.
CharacterExpect a punchy, vibration-rich big-single feel with strong torque low down and an engaging, raw mechanical personality typical of 90s thumper-based sportbikes.
Not Ideal ForIt is not a good fit for riders wanting plush comfort, serious two-up touring, or high-speed motorway cruising.

Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.

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1996 Yamaha SZR 660 Rider Ergonomics Assessment

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Feet:

At 770mm, a rider of 175cm with a 79cm (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 1996 Yamaha SZR 660, with a moderate knee angle of around 115 degrees and a forward-leaning riding position.

Data quality: estimated (wheelbase estimated from this category's typical bike, not this model's own spec). Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated (a typical street-bike rule of thumb - stiffer or softer suspension will vary). This is an approximation from category-typical geometry and generic body proportions, not a measurement of this specific bike or you - sit on it before you buy.

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