XT 600

1990 Yamaha XT 600 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Yamaha's enduro - offroad motorcycle lineup, the 1990 Yamaha XT 600 relies on a 595 cc (36.3 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 44 HP (32.1 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 73.9 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 measures 154 kg (340 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.29 HP/kg (3.5 kg per horsepower). The 11-liter (2.9 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 8 indexed model years from 1984 to 1993, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.