Yamaha XT600Z Tenere (1989)

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The Yamaha XT600Z Tenere (1989) is a four-stroke, single-cylinder motorcycle with a 595cc capacity engine, air/oil cooling system, and 8.5:1 compression ratio. It has a 27mm Dual Stage Teikei Y 27 PV carburetor, CDI ignition, and electric starting. The motorcycle produces a maximum power of 46hp at 6000rpm and a maximum torque of 4.5kgf-m at 5750rpm. The transmission is 5-speed with a final drive of 520 chain, 106-link. The front suspension has telescopic forks with a front wheel travel of 255mm, while the rear suspension features a rising-rate oil/gas monoshock adjustable for preload and rebound with a rear wheel travel of 225mm. It has a single 267mm disc for the front brake and a single 220mm disc for the rear brake. The dimensions are as follows: Length 2290 mm, Width 835 mm, Height 1340 mm, Wheelbase 1460 mm, Seat Height 890 mm, Ground Clearance 255 mm, Dry Weight 165 kg, Wet Weight 185 kg, and Fuel Capacity 23 Litres. The motorcycle has a top speed of 162.0 km/h and its braking distance is 14.4m / 42.4 m for 60 – 0 / 100 – 0 respectively. The average fuel consumption is 18.2 km/lit, and it can cover a quarter-mile in 14.2 seconds with a speed of 144.3 km/h.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Yamaha XT 600Z T~A(c)n~A(c)r~A(c) 3AJ

Year: 1989


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: 2.4 Litres
Induction: 27mm Dual stage Teikei Y 27 PV carburetor
Ignition: CDI
Starting: Electric
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: 520 Chain, 106 link
Front Suspension: Telescopic forks.

Front Wheel Travel: 255 mm / 10.0 in
Rear Suspension: Rising-rate oil/gas monoshock adjustable for preload and rebound
Rear Wheel Travel: 225 mm / 8.8 in
Front Brakes: Single 267mm disc
Rear Brakes: Single 220mm disc
Front Tyre: 3.00 S21
Rear Tyre: 120/80 S18
Dimensions: Length 2290 mm / 90.1 in Width 835 mm / 32.8 in Height 1340 mm / 52.7 in
Wheelbase: 1460 mm / 57.4 in
Seat Height: 890 mm / 35.0 in
Ground Clearance: 255 / 10.0 in
Dry Weight: 165 kg / 363.7 lbs
Wet Weight: 185 kg / 407.8 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 23 Litres / 6.0 US gal
Reserve: 3.2 Litres
Consumption Average: 18.2 km/lit
Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0: 14.4 m / 42.4 m
Standing 1/4 Mile: 14.2 sec / 144.3 km/h
Top Speed: 162.0 km/h / 100.6 mph

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