Yamaha XJ600F (1988-91)

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.

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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