XRT 600

1989 Gilera XRT 600 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Gilera for the sport touring motorcycle segment, the 1989 Gilera XRT 600 features a 554 cc (33.8 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 41 HP (29.9 kW) at 7,250 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 74 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the XRT 600 measures 190 kg (419 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.22 HP/kg (4.63 kg per horsepower). The 20-liter (5.3 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 148 km/h (92 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Gilera archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 1989 to 1990, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.