XT 600 tenere

1987 Yamaha XT 600 tenere Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Yamaha's enduro - offroad motorcycle lineup, the 1987 Yamaha XT 600 tenere features a 595 cc (36.3 cu in) air-cooled engine configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 46 HP (33.6 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 77.3 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 tenere measures 177 kg (390 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.26 HP/kg (3.85 kg per horsepower). The 23-liter (6.1 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 150 km/h (93 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 5 indexed model years from 1983 to 1987, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.