XT 600 Z tenere

1988 Yamaha XT 600 Z tenere Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Yamaha's enduro - offroad motorcycle platform, the 1988 Yamaha XT 600 Z 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 Z tenere measures 186 kg (410 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.25 HP/kg (4.04 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 148 km/h (92 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 1988 to 1991, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.