XT 600 E

2001 Yamaha XT 600 E Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Yamaha's enduro - offroad motorcycle lineup, the 2001 Yamaha XT 600 E utilizes a 595 cc (36.3 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 40 HP (29.2 kW) at 6,250 rpm while maximum torque reaches 48 Nm (35.4 lb-ft) at 5,250 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 67.2 HP per liter and a 1,000 rpm working window between peak torque (5,250 rpm) and peak power (6,250 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 XT 600 E measures 164 kg (362 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.24 HP/kg (4.1 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 855 mm (33.7 in) seat height — reflecting a long-travel chassis stance that favors ground clearance and off-pavement control, combined with a 1,440 mm (56.7 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 15-liter (4 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 146 km/h (91 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 13 indexed model years from 1990 to 2003, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.