The Yamaha SRX 600 was a motorcycle produced between 1987-88. It had a 608cc, four-stroke, single-cylinder, SOHC, 4-valve engine with a compression ratio of 8.5:1. It was air-cooled with a 27mm Teikei 2KY27PV carburetor and CDI ignition, and could produce a maximum power of 45 hp at 6500 rpm and a maximum torque of 4.9 kgf-m at 5500 rpm.
The SRX 600 had a 5-speed transmission and a chain final drive. The front suspension consisted of 36mm telescopic forks with 134mm of wheel travel, while the rear suspension had dual Kayaba shocks that were 5-way adjustable for preload. Front braking was provided by 2x 267mm discs, with a single 240mm disc in the rear. The bike had a section 3-spoke cast aluminium wheel configuration with a front tyre of 110/70-17 and a rear tyre of 150/60-17.
The bike weighed 155 kg dry and 172 kg wet, and had a fuel capacity of 15 litres. It had an average consumption of 20.2 km/lit and could reach a top speed of 171.9 km/h. Braking distances were 14.2 m from 60-0 km/h and 41.2 m from 100-0 km/h. The bike could stand a quarter-mile run in 14.1 seconds, reaching a speed of 145.0 km/h.
Overall, the Yamaha SRX 600 was a popular bike with decent power and handling, making it a favorite among riders of the time.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Yamaha SRX 600
| Year | 1987 – 88 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve |
| Capacity | 608 cc / 37.1 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 96 84 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 |
| Induction | 27mm Teikei 2KY27PV carburetor |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Starting | Kick |
| Max Power | 45 hp / 34 kW @ 6500 rpm |
| Max Power Rear Tyre | 37.9 hp / 28.2 kW @ 6300 rpm |
| Max Torque | 4.9 kgf-m / 34 lb-ft / 46 Nm @ 5500 rpm |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension | 36mm Telescopic forks |
| Front Wheel Travel | 134 mm / 5.2 in |
| Rear Suspension | Dual Kayaba shocks 5-way adjustable for preload |
| Front Brakes | 2x 267mm disc |
| Rear Brakes | Single 240mm disc |
| Wheels | Section 3-spoke cast aluminium |
| Front Tyre | 110/70-17 |
| Rear Tyre | 150/60-17 |
| Dimensions | Length 2049 mm / 80.6 in Width 740 mm / 29.1 in Height 1140 mm / 44.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 1380 mm / 54.3 in |
| Seat Height | 770 mm / 20.3 in |
| Ground Clearance | 150 mm / 5.9 in |
| Dry Weight | 155 kg / 341.7 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 172 kg / 379.2 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 15 Litres / 3.9 gal |
| Consumption Average | 20.2 km/lit |
| Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0 | 14.2 m / 41.2 m |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 14.1 sec / 145.0 km/h |
| Top Speed | 171.9 km/h |
