The Yamaha XT 600 motorcycle specifications include a 595 cc (36.31 cu in) engine, power of 44 hp (32.1 kW) @ 6,500 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 154 kg (339.5 lb).
Key specifications
The 1984 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Yamaha XT 600 compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Yamaha models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Yamaha database average.
About 17% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 51st percentile across Yamaha models.
About 8% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 58th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 17% lighter than the Yamaha database average. Around the 39th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 16% smaller than the Yamaha database average. Around the 39th percentile across Yamaha models.
Yamaha database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Yamaha specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
44 hp — more powerful than about 51% of Yamaha models with power data.
595 cc — larger displacement than about 58% of Yamaha models.
154 kg — heavier than about 39% of Yamaha models, or lighter than about 61%.
11 L — larger than about 39% of Yamaha fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 3.00-21 |
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| Rear tire size | 4.60-18 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.286 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 285.7 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 73.9 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.13:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Enduro / offroad |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 595 cc (36.31 cu in) |
| Power | 44 hp (32.1 kW) @ 6,500 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 95.0 x 84 mm (3.7 x 3.3 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 8.5:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel control | Overhead Cams (OHC) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
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| Rear brakes | Expanding brake |
| Front tire | 3.00-21 |
| Rear tire | 4.60-18 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 154 kg (339.5 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 11.00 L (2.91 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 146.0 km/h (90.7 mph) |
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Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Yamaha models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Yamaha information before relying on them. Visit the official Yamaha website.