TT 600 S

1997 Yamaha TT 600 S Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1997 Yamaha TT 600 S enduro - offroad motorcycle, Yamaha pairs a 595 cc (36.3 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 41 HP (29.9 kW) at 6,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 48 Nm (35.4 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 68.9 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 S measures 160 kg (353 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.26 HP/kg (3.9 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 960 mm (37.8 in) seat height — reflecting a long-travel chassis stance that favors ground clearance and off-pavement control.