Yamaha XT600E (1997-98)

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The Yamaha XT 600E is a motorcycle produced from 1997 to 1998. It has a four-stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve engine with a capacity of 595cc. The motorcycle has a dry sump lubrication system, a single 28mm Y26PV carburetor, and T.C.I. ignition. It produces a maximum power of 45 hp at 6500 rpm and a maximum torque of 50 Nm at 5500 rpm. The transmission is a 5-speed system with a final drive chain.

The motorcycle features front suspension of 41mm telescopic forks, oil damped and a rear suspension that is a Monocross with preload adjustment. The front and rear brakes are single discs with 2 and 1 piston calipers, respectively. The front and rear tires are 90/90-21 and 120/90-17, respectively. The motorcycle has a length of 2220mm, width of 820mm and height of 1245mm.

The wheelbase measures 1440mm, and the seat height is 860mm with a ground clearance of 230mm. The dry weight of the motorcycle is 156kg, and the wet weight is 170kg. The fuel tank capacity is 15 litres, and the average consumption is 18.5 km/lit. The braking distance from 60-0 and 100-0 is 14.0 meters and 40.3 meters, respectively. The standing 1/4 mile is completed in 14.0 seconds at a speed of 147.6 km/h. The top speed is 165.1 km/h or 102.5 mph.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Yamaha XT 600E

Year: 1997 – 98


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: 1.6 Litres
Lubrication: Dry sump
Induction: Single 28mm Y26PV carburetor
Ignition: T.C.I.
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 45 hp / 32.8 kW @ 6500 rpm
Max Power Rear Tyre: 40.hp @ 6200 rpm
Max Torque: 50 Nm / 5.1 kg-m @ 5500 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain

Front Suspension: 41mm Telescopic forks, oil damped
Front Wheel Travel: 225 mm / 8.9″
Rear Suspension: Monocross with preload adjustment,
Rear Wheel Travel: 220 mm / 8.7″
Front Brakes: Single 267mm discs 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes: Single 220mm disc single piston caliper
Front Tyre: 90/90-21
Rear Tyre: 120/90-17
Dimensions: Length 2220 mm / 87.4 in Width 820 mm / 32.2 in Height 1245 mm / 49.0 in
Wheelbase: 1440 mm / 56.7″
Seat Height: 860 mm / 33.9″
Ground Clearance: 230 mm / 9.1″
Dry Weight: 156 kg / 344 lbs
Wet Weight: 170 kg / 375 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 15 Litres / 4.0 US gal
Consumption Average: 18.5 km/lit
Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0: 14.0 m / 40.3 m
Standing 1/4 Mile: 14.0 sec / 147.6 km/h
Top Speed: 165.1 km/h / 102.5 mph

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