Yamaha XT600 (1985)

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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

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