Engineered by Yamaha for the enduro - offroad motorcycle segment, the 1988 Yamaha XT 600 2KF features a 600 cc (36.6 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 45 HP (32.8 kW), transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 75 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the XT 600 2KF measures 153 kg (337 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.29 HP/kg (3.4 kg per horsepower).
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