2002 Yamaha TT 600 R Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Positioned in Yamaha's enduro - offroad motorcycle lineup, the 2002 Yamaha TT 600 R features a 595 cc (36.3 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 42 HP (30.7 kW) at 6,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 50 Nm (36.9 lb-ft) at 5,000 rpm. With a specific output of 70.6 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 131 kg (289 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.32 HP/kg (3.12 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, combined with a 1,500 mm (59.1 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure.
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.
Specific Output
70.6 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.32 HP/kg (3.12 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
5,000–6,500 rpm
Standover Height
945 mm (37.2 in)
Engine
Displacement595.0 ccm (36.31 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power42.0 HP (30.7 kW)) @ 6500 RPM
Torque50.0 Nm (5.1 kgf-m or 36.9 ft.lbs) @ 5000 RPM
Compression8.5:1
Bore x Stroke95.0 x 84.0 mm (3.7 x 3.3 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
CoolingAir
Chassis
Front Travel280 mm (11.0 inches)
Rear Travel280 mm (11.0 inches)
Wheelbase1500 mm (59.1 inches)
Ground Clearance310 mm (12.2 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre90/90-21 54R
Rear Tyre130/90-18 69R
Front BrakesSingle disc
Front Brake Ø267 mm (10.5 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Rear Brake Ø220 mm (8.7 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight131.0 kg (288.8 pounds)
Power/Weight0.3206 HP/kg
Seat Height945 mm (37.2 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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