Gilera XR-T 600

Gilera XR-T 600
Manufacturer	Gilera
Production	1988 -
Engine	Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves
Compression ratio	10.5:1
Top Speed	161.9 km/h / 100 08 mph
Ignition	Electronic
Transmission	Final Drive: Chain
Suspension	Front: 41mm Morzocchi forks Rear: Boge shocks variable preload
Brakes	Front: Single 260mm disc Rear: Single 220mm disc
Front Tire	90/90 -21
Rear Tire	130/80 -17
Weight	190.0 kg / 418.9 lbs (wet)
Fuel Capacity	20 Liters / 5.2 US gal
Manuals	Service Manual

It could reach a top speed of 161.9 km/h / 100 08 mph.

Engine

The engine was a Liquid cooled cooled Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves. The engine featured a 10.5:1 compression ratio.

Chassis

It came with a 90/90 -21 front tire and a 130/80 -17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single 260mm disc in the front and a Single 220mm disc in the rear. The front suspension was a 41mm Morzocchi forks while the rear was equipped with a Boge shocks variable preload. The XR-T 600 was fitted with a 20 Liters / 5.2 US gal fuel tank.

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Overview

Gilera XR-T600

The XRT was everything the Dakota was not, with its 569cc (99 x 74mm) engine and low 150kg (3311b) weight (it was also built for the Italian market with the 348.8cc engine). Maximum power was now up to 47bhp at 7,000rpm and Gilera claimed 105mph(169km/h). All the good features of the Dakota engine had been retained, although the hydraulically operated clutch had been abandoned in favor of a cable operated device. Although the frame remained essentially the same, there was a new, stronger swinging-arm. The rear drum brake of the Dakota had been replaced by a 230mm disc, with the original 260mm disc up front retained. But with the benefit of a more efficient rear stopper, braking was noticeably improved. The 3311b (150kg) weight was for the model without electric start. The same 180w alternator was used for both the electric- and non-electric-start versions of the XRT, but they came with nine and four-teen-amp hour batteries respectively. In the styling department the XRT was a generation ahead of the Dakota, even though a mere two years before the latter had been a real head-turner. The XRT simply looked stunning with its flowing bodywork, upswept single silencer, twin headlamp fairing, and massive sump shield/fairing enveloping the bottom end of the engine. However much you might have

The XRT 600 was a definite improvement over the 350/500 Dakota, with its more torquey 569cc (99 x 74mm) engine and superior power-to-weight ratio. There was also an Italian-market 350 version.

admired the Dakota, the XRT just looked that much better. It was also a better bike where it counted, out on the street or trail, with its improved performance, superior power-to-weight ratio, better braking and improved riding position. Viewed from every angle it was an excellent motorcycle.

Make Model	Gilera XR-T600
Year	1988 -
Engine Type	Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves
Displacement	558 cc / 34.0 cu-in
Bore X Stroke	98 x 74 mm
Cooling System	Liquid cooled
Compression	10.5:1
Induction	2x 30mm carburetor
Ignition	Electronic
Starting	Electric
Max Power	53 hp / 39.5 kW @ 7800 rpm
Max Torque	51 Nm / 37 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm
Transmission / Drive	5 Speed
Final Drive	Chain
Front Suspension	41mm Morzocchi forks
Front Wheel Travel	160 mm / 6.2 in
Rear Suspension	Boge shocks variable preload
Rear Wheel Travel	260 mm / 10.2 in
Front Brakes	Single 260mm disc
Rear Brakes	Single 220mm disc
Front Tire	90/90 -21
Rear Tire	130/80 -17
Wet Weight	190.0 kg / 418.9 lbs
Fuel Capacity	20 Liters / 5.2 US gal
Consumption Average	17.6 km/lit
Braking 60 - 0 / 100 - 0	14.6 m / 42.9 m
Standing ¼ Mile	14.1 sec / 145.3 km/h
Top Speed	161.9 km/h / 100 08 mph
Road Test	Adventure Group test Motosprint 1988