Yamaha XT600E (1986-87)

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The Yamaha XT600E is a single-cylinder motorcycle that was produced from 1986 to 1987. It has a four-stroke engine with a capacity of 595cc and a compression ratio of 8.5:1. The bike features a 27mm dual-stage carburetor and CDI ignition, with a kick start. It generates a maximum power output of 46 horsepower at 6000 rpm and a maximum torque of 4.5 kgf-m at 5750 rpm. The transmission is a five-speed chain drive system. The front suspension is telescopic air-assisted with a wheel travel of 255mm, while the rear suspension is a monoshock swingarm system with a wheel travel of 236mm. Braking is done using a 267mm single disc in the front and a 150mm drum in the rear. The bike has a length of 2290mm, width of 845mm, and height of 1100mm with a wheelbase of 1435mm and a seat height of 860mm. The ground clearance is 260mm, dry weight is 137 kg, and it has a fuel capacity of 11 litres. The average fuel consumption is 61 miles per gallon, and it takes 35.5 meters to brake from 100-0 km/h. The top speed is approximately 100 mph or 160 km/h, and the standing 1/4-mile time is 13.7 seconds with a top speed of 94.8 mph or 152.6 km/h. Overall, the Yamaha XT600E is a powerful and reliable motorcycle, suitable for off-road adventures and everyday commuting.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Yamaha XT 600

Year: 1986 – 87


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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