Yamaha SRX600 (1987-88)

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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

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