The Yamaha XJ 600 motorcycle was produced from 1988 to 1991 and featured a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder engine with a capacity of 598cc. The bike had a compression ratio of 10:1 and was cooled by air. It had 4 Mikuni BS32 carburetors and utilized CDI ignition with an electric start. The XJ 600 was capable of producing a maximum power of 72hp at 10,000 rpm and a maximum torque of 53.9 Nm at 8,000 rpm. The bike had six-speed transmission with a chain final drive. It had telescopic forks and a rear monocross rising-rate suspension with a 5-way preload. The front brakes had 2x 267mm discs and 2 piston calipers while the rear brakes had a single 267mm disc and a 1 piston caliper. The XJ 600 weighed 212kg and had a fuel capacity of 20 litres. The bike had a top speed of 205 km/h or 127 mph.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Yamaha XJ 600
| Year | 1988 – 91 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder. DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity | 598 cc / 36.5 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 58.5 x 55.7 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 |
| Induction | 4x Mikuni BS32 carburetors |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 72 hp / 52.5 kW @ 10000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 53.9 Nm / 39.7 kW @ 8000 rpm |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Monocross rising rate with 5-way preload. |
| Front Brakes | 2x 267mm discs 2 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 267mm disc 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre | 110/90 V18 |
| Rear Tyre | 140/90 V18 |
| Wet Weight | 212 kg / 467.4 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal |
| Top Speed | 205 km/h / 127 mph |
