TT 600 R

1998 Yamaha TT 600 R Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Yamaha's enduro - offroad motorcycle lineup, the 1998 Yamaha TT 600 R relies on a 599 cc (36.6 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 43 HP (31.4 kW) at 6,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 50 Nm (36.9 lb-ft) at 5,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 71.8 HP per liter and a 1,500 rpm working window between peak torque (5,000 rpm) and peak power (6,500 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the TT 600 R measures 141 kg (311 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.3 HP/kg (3.28 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 945 mm (37.2 in) seat height — reflecting a long-travel chassis stance that favors ground clearance and off-pavement control.

Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 5 indexed model years from 1998 to 2002, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.