At the heart of the 2001 Triumph TT 600 sport motorcycle, Triumph features a 599 cc (36.6 cu in) in-line four, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 108 HP (78.8 kW) at 12,750 rpm while maximum torque reaches 68 Nm (50.2 lb-ft) at 11,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 180.3 HP per liter and a 1,750 rpm working window between peak torque (11,000 rpm) and peak power (12,750 rpm), the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.
On the scales, the TT 600 measures 170 kg (375 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.64 HP/kg (1.57 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 810 mm (31.9 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,395 mm (54.9 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 18-liter (4.8 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 240 km/h (149 mph).
Within MotoLibrary's Triumph archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 2000 to 2003, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
180.3 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.64 HP/kg (1.57 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
11,000–12,750 rpm
Standover Height
810 mm (31.9 in)
Engine
Displacement599.0 ccm (36.55 cubic inches)
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke
Engine DetailsIn-line four, four-stroke
Power108.0 HP (78.8 kW)) @ 12750 RPM
Torque68.0 Nm (6.9 kgf-m or 50.2 ft.lbs) @ 11000 RPM
Bore x Stroke68.0 x 41.3 mm (2.7 x 1.6 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
Performance
Top Speed240.0 km/h (149.1 mph)
Chassis
Front Travel120 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear Travel120 mm (4.7 inches)
Wheelbase1395 mm (54.9 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre180/55-ZR17
Front BrakesDual disc
Front Brake Ø310 mm (12.2 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Rear Brake Ø220 mm (8.7 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight170.0 kg (374.8 pounds)
Power/Weight0.6353 HP/kg
Seat Height810 mm (31.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Transmission
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