Across 8 covered model years from 1984 to 1993, the Yamaha XT 600 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 339.5 lb (154 kg) and dry weights ranging from 343.9 lb (156 kg), depending on model year.
Yamaha XT 600 weight overview
The weight is relatively manageable, so the bike should demand less effort than a heavyweight machine when backing up, parking or making slow-speed corrections.
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How heavy is the Yamaha XT 600?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha XT 600 is heavier than about 79.4% of 68 Yamaha enduro/off-road motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry vs ready-to-ride weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Yamaha XT 600 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1993 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 339.5 lb (154 kg) |
| Dry weight | 343.9 lb (156 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 595 cc |
| Power | 44 hp |
| Torque | 36.9 lb-ft (50 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 2.91 US gal (11 L) to 3.43 US gal (13 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 18.1 lb (8.2 kg) to 21.4 lb (9.7 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1984 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 12.96 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 7.72 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 10.72 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.73 cc / lb to 1.75 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 57.1 lb / 100 cc to 57.8 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.3% to 6.2% |
| Weight with full tank | 365.3 lb (165.7 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha XT 600 weight FAQ
What is the Yamaha XT 600 dry and wet weight?
Across the covered 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1993 years, listed wet/running weight is 339.5 lb (154 kg) and listed dry weight is 343.9 lb (156 kg). Check the year-change section because the exact figure can vary by model year.
Is the Yamaha XT 600 lighter or heavier than other Yamaha enduro/off-road motorcycles?
Compared with similar Yamahas in this dataset, it is heavier than about 79.4% of 68 enduro/off-road motorcycles using the same weight basis.
Which Yamaha XT 600 years have different weight specs?
No clear weight change appears in the usable model-year data. Other specifications may still differ by year.
How much does a full tank add to the Yamaha XT 600?
Based on the supplied 2.91 US gal (11 L) to 3.43 US gal (13 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 18.1 lb (8.2 kg) to 21.4 lb (9.7 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Yamaha XT 600 and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 519.5 lb (235.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Yamaha XT 600 power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 12.96 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 87th percentile within the compatible Yamaha enduro / offroad power-to-weight comparison.
How much heavier is the Yamaha XT 600 with a full tank?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 365.3 lb (165.7 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
How much torque does the Yamaha XT 600 have per 100 lb?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 10.72 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
What is the Yamaha XT 600 displacement per pound?
The available figures work out to 1.73 cc per lb to 1.75 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Yamaha Motorsports website.