DualPurpose

Named after the serow, a goat-antelope, this 1985 "mountain trail" machine was developed for riding deep into mountainous terrain. A tractable air-cooled 223 cm³ four-stroke single sat in a light, slim chassis with a low seat, giving predictable handling that also suited town riding.

A dual-purpose machine intended for everything from off-road sport riding to touring and town use. A newly developed 398 cc liquid-cooled four-stroke DOHC 4-valve single sat in a split semi-double-cradle frame, for a dry weight of 129 kg, with adjustable suspension front and rear.

A 2019 adventure model with a liquid-cooled 689 cm³ parallel twin with a 270-degree crankshaft in a lightweight chassis. It balances off-road ability, adventure riding and touring, with freedom of riding position, durability, serviceability and luggage capacity. According to Yamaha, it is about 10 kg lighter than its XT660Z predecessor.