Yamaha XT600: review, history, specs

**Yamaha XT600**
Manufacturer	Yamaha
Also called	XT600 Ténéré (reduced effect), XT 600 Ténéré (reduced effect), XT600 2KF, XT 600 2KF, XT600 (reduced effect), XT 600 (reduced effect), XT600Z Ténéré (reduced effect), XT 600 Z Ténéré (reduced effect), XT600K (reduced effect), XT 600 K (reduced effect), XT600E (reduced effect), XT 600 E (reduced effect), XT600K, XT 600 K, XT600 Teneré, XT600Z Ténéré, XT600 Ténéré, XT600 Tenere, XT600E, XT 600 Z Ténéré, XT 600 Ténéré, XT 600 E, XT 600
Production	1982 - 2003
Class	Enduro
Engine	single cylinder, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke	95.0mm x 84.0mm
Compression ratio	8.5:1
Top speed	91 mph (146 km/h)
Horse Power	41.44 HP (30.9 KW) @ 6250RPM
Torque	35.4 ft/lbs (48.0 Nm) @ 5250RPM
Battery	8.5:1
Transmission	Gear box: 5-speed ; Final Drive: chain ; Clutch: Wet multi-plate ;
Suspension	Front: Telescopic Forks ; Rear: Monoshock Swing Arm
Brakes	Front: single disc ; Rear: single disc
Front Tire	90/90-21 54s
Rear Tire	120/90-17 64s
Wheelbase	56.69 inches (1440 mm)
Dimensions	L 87.4 inches (2220 mm); W 34.06 inches (865 mm); H 47.44 inches (1205 mm);
Seat height	33.66 inches (855 mm)
Weight	343.92 pounds (156.0 Kg) (dry), 179.0 kg (wet)
Fuel capacity	3.96 Gallon (15.00 Liters)
Fuel consumption	0.54 litres/100 km (185.2 km/l or 435.59 mpg)
Manuals	Service Manual
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Yamaha XT600
Manufacturer	Yamaha
Production	84-95
Engine	600cc
Sparkplug	DPR8EA-9 '90-95; DP8EA-9 '84-89
Battery	YB5L-B '84-89; YTX9-BS '90-95
Front Tire	3.00-21 '84-89; 90/90-21 '90-95
Rear Tire	4.60-18 '84-89; 120/90-17 '90-95
Manuals	Service Manual
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The Yamaha XT600 is a motorcycle produced by Yamaha from 1984 to 1995.

This bike traces its roots back to the original big Japanese thumper, the XT500 of the 1970s. Although it was a very nice dual sport, it wasn't competitive with the other thumpers from Japan and was discontinued in 1995. It was a direct replacement to the XT550 and was a drastic improvement to that model. It was later brought back in the form of the more road ready Yamaha XT600E.

1986

1986 Yamaha XT600 in White

1988

1988 Yamaha XT600 in Red

1990

1990 Yamaha XT600 in White

1990 Yamaha XT600 in Blue

1994

1994 Yamaha XT600 in Blue

Engine

The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, four-stroke. A 95.0mm bore x 84.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 595.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a single overhead cams (sohc).

Drive

The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-plate.

Chassis

It came with a 90/90-21 54s front tire and a 120/90-17 64s rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc in the front and a single disc in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic Forks while the rear was equipped with a Monoshock Swing Arm. The XT600E was fitted with a 3.96 Gallon (15.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 343.92 pounds (156.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 56.69 inches (1440 mm) long.

1982 - 1988 Yamaha XT 600

The steel frame used a single downtube to the front of the engine, and a large backbone that came down to the transmission. A big skid plate protected the sump. The front suspension looked like it had taken its styling cues from the competitive YZ models, using a 41mm Showa fork with aluminum sliders, but without any adjustments.

1999 - 2003 Yamaha XT 600

The single cylinder air cooled engine of 595 cc, fed via a carburetor, provides adequate torque and power for everyday use and up to an extend for sporty riding. Conclusively for the single cylinder 600 cc category standards, the weight of the bike feels average. The dimensions of the bike are average, the width is narrow. The neutral riding position places the rider in and mostly above the bike.

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