Gilera XR-T600 (1988)

The Gilera XR-T600 is a motorcycle that was produced in 1988. It has a four-stroke, single-cylinder engine with a capacity of 558cc, and a maximum power output of 53 hp at 7800 rpm. The bike has liquid cooling, 2x 30mm carburetors, and electronic ignition. It has a 5-speed transmission and chain final drive. The front suspension is 41mm Morzocchi forks, and the rear suspension is Boge shocks with variable preload. The front and rear brakes are single-disc, and the bike has a wet weight of 190.0kg. It has a fuel capacity of 20 litres and an average fuel consumption of 17.6 km/lit. In braking tests, it took 14.6 meters to stop from 60 to 0 km/h and 42.9 meters to stop from 100-0 km/h. It can reach a top speed of 161.9 km/h and can complete a standing 1/4 mile in 14.1 seconds at 145.3 km/h. The bike was featured in the Adventure Group test Motosprint in 1988.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Gilera XR-T600

Year: 1988 –
Engine: Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves
Capacity: 558 cc / 34.0 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 98 x 74 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 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 Tyre: 90/90 -21
Rear Tyre: 130/80 -17
Wet Weight: 190.0 kg / 418.9 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 20 Litres / 5.2 US gal
Consumption Average: 17.6 km/lit
Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0: 14.6 m / 42.9 m
Standing 1/4 Mile: 14.1 sec / 145.3 km/h
Top Speed: 161.9 km/h / 100 08 mph
Road Test: Adventure Group test Motosprint 1988