The Yamaha XT600 was a single-cylinder, four-stroke motorcycle released in 1985. It had a 595cc engine with a bore and stroke of 95 x 84mm, a compression ratio of 8.5:1, and a 27mm dual-stage Teikei carburetor. The bike produced a maximum power of 46hp at 6000rpm and maximum torque of 4.5kgf-m at 5750rpm. It had a five-speed transmission with final drive via chain, and its front suspension was telescopic and air-assisted, while the rear suspension was a monoshock swing arm. The bike weighed 137kg and had a fuel capacity of 11 liters. Its average consumption was 61mpg and it had a top speed of 100mph. The front brakes were a single 267mm disc with a 150mm drum brake at the rear, while it used 3.00-21 and 4.60-18 tires for the front and rear, respectively. The XT600 had a wheelbase of 1435mm and a seat height of 860mm with a ground clearance of 260mm. In testing, it had a quarter-mile time of 13.7 seconds with a top speed of 152.6km/h, and a 60-0/100-0 braking distance of 35.5m.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Yamaha XT 600
| Year | 1985 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 267mm disc |
| Rear Brakes | 150mm Drum |
| Front Tyre | 3.00-21 |
| Rear Tyre | 4.60-18 |
| Dimensions | Length 2290 mm / 90.0 in Width 845 mm / 33.2 in Height 1100 mm / 43.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 1435 mm / 56.4 in |
| Seat Height | 860 mm / 33.8 in |
| Ground Clearance | 260 mm / 10.2 in |
| Dry Weight | 137 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 11 Litres |
| Consumption Average | 61 mpg |
| Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0 | – / 35.5 m |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 13.7 sec / 94.8 mph 152.6 km/h |
| Top Speed | 100 mph / 160 km/h |
