The Yamaha XT 600 Ténéré motorcycle was produced in 1983-84, with a four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve engine with a capacity of 595cc. It had air/oil cooling and a compression ratio of 8.5:1. The bike had a kick start and produced a maximum power of 46hp at 6000 rpm and a maximum torque of 4.5 kgf-m / 51 Nm at 5750 rpm. The transmission was a 5-speed with chain final drive. It had a telescopic air-assisted front suspension and a monoshock swingarm rear suspension, with front and rear wheel travel of 255mm/236mm, respectively. The front brake was a single 260mm disc and the rear brake was a 150mm drum. The dimensions of the bike were 2210mm in length, 890mm in width, and 1450mm in wheelbase, with a seat height of 890mm. The wet weight of the bike was 163kg, with a fuel capacity of 28 litres/7.3 US gallons and an average consumption of 59mpg. The standing 1/4 mile was 14.4 seconds and its top speed was 100mph.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Yamaha XT 600Z T~A(c)n~A(c)r~A(c)
| Year | 1983 – 84 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve |
| Capacity | 595 cc / 36.3 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 95 x 84 mm |
| Cooling System | Air/oil cooled, |
| Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 |
| Oil Capacity | 2.5 Litres |
| Induction | 27mm Dual stage Teikei Y 27 PV carburetor |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Battery | I2V/12Ah |
| Starting | Kick |
| Max Power | 46 hp / 34 kW @ 6000 rpm |
| Max Power Rear Tyre | 38.0 hp @ 6000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 4.5 kgf-m / 51 Nm @ 5750 rpm |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic air assisted |
| Front Wheel Travel | 255 mm / 10.0 in |
| Rear Suspension | Monoshock swing arm |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 236 mm / 9.2 in |
| Front Brakes | Single 260mm disc |
| Rear Brakes | 150mm Drum |
| Front Tyre | 3.00-21 |
| Rear Tyre | 4.60-18 |
| Dimensions | Length 2210 mm / 87.0 in Width 890 mm / 35.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 1450 mm / 57.0 in |
| Seat Height | 890 mm / 35.0 in |
| Wet Weight | 163 kg / 359.3 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 28 Litres / 7.3 US gal |
| Consumption Average | 59 mpg |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 14.4 sec |
| Top Speed | 100 mph |
