I know a bit about the XT/TT yamaha's after owning several in the last 30 years or so. I now have a XT600E and had a TT600RE before that. I sold my XT660R in 2012. I never owned a TTR600 but rode my buddy's several times.
I say go for the XT600E if the primary focus is NOT offroad. It is nice on the road, commuting, etc and can still handle off road OK. It has a massive subframe that should handle heavy luggage without problems. It is a true dual sport IMHO. The XT660R is more of a roadbike and the TTR600 a dirtbike. All IMHO of course.
But if you go for a XT600E and plan to use it offroad you MUST get a decent bashplate. The ground clearance is not that great.
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Yamaha XT600E '01, Honda XR400 '03, Yamaha XT550 '83
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