SRX 6 (reduced effect)

1988 Yamaha SRX 6 (reduced effect) Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Yamaha's motorcycle lineup, the 1988 Yamaha SRX 6 (reduced effect) utilizes a 608 cc (37.1 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 27 HP (19.7 kW) at 6,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 44.4 HP per liter, the engine character is prioritizing low-RPM tractability, mechanical longevity and relaxed throttle response over peak redline numbers.

On the scales, the SRX 6 (reduced effect) measures 172 kg (379 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.16 HP/kg (6.37 kg per horsepower). The 15-liter (4 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 150 km/h (93 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 5 indexed model years from 1986 to 1990, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.