XT 600 K

1992 Yamaha XT 600 K Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1992 Yamaha XT 600 K trial motorcycle, Yamaha relies on a 595 cc (36.3 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 45 HP (32.8 kW) at 6,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 75.6 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 K measures 177 kg (390 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.25 HP/kg (3.93 kg per horsepower). The 13-liter (3.4 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 148 km/h (92 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 1990 to 1994, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.