Across 5 covered model years from 1983 to 1987, the Yamaha XT 600 Ténéré motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 390.2 lb (177 kg).
Yamaha XT 600 Ténéré weight overview
This is neither unusually light nor extremely heavy. For most riders the practical weight question is more about seat height, center of mass and low-speed balance than the scale number alone.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Yamaha XT 600 Ténéré?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha XT 600 Ténéré is heavier than about 83.8% of 68 Yamaha enduro/off-road motorcycles with compatible weight data.
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 Ténéré weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 390.2 lb (177 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 595 cc |
| Power | 46 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 6.08 US gal (23 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 37.8 lb (17.1 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 11.79 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 8.48 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 1.52 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 65.6 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 9.7% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha XT 600 Ténéré weight FAQ
How heavy is the Yamaha XT 600 Ténéré ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 390.2 lb (177 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Yamaha XT 600 Ténéré heavy compared with other Yamaha enduro/off-road motorcycles?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 84th weight percentile in its Yamaha category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
Does the Yamaha XT 600 Ténéré weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 1983-1987 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Yamaha XT 600 Ténéré fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 6.08 US gal (23 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 37.8 lb (17.1 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Yamaha curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Yamaha XT 600 Ténéré with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 570.2 lb (258.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Yamaha XT 600 Ténéré have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 11.79 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 71st percentile within the compatible Yamaha enduro / offroad power-to-weight comparison.
How large is the Yamaha XT 600 Ténéré engine for its weight?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.52 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
Is the Yamaha XT 600 Ténéré above or below the typical Yamaha enduro/off-road motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 116.8 lb (53 kg) heavier than the compatible median Yamaha enduro/off-road motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Yamaha XT 600 Ténéré feel heavy at low speed?
It is most likely to feel heavy while stopped, backing up or on a slope rather than once settled at normal riding speed. Seat height and center of gravity matter a lot.
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.