The Yamaha YX 600 Radian motorcycle specifications include a 599 cc (36.55 cu in) engine, power of 52.4 hp (38.3 kW) @ 9,000 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 197.8 kg (436 lb).
Key specifications
How the Yamaha YX 600 Radian 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.
Very close to the Yamaha database average. Around the 62nd percentile across Yamaha models.
About 9% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 61st percentile across Yamaha models.
About 6% heavier than the Yamaha database average. Around the 59th percentile across Yamaha models.
Very close to the Yamaha database average. Around the 30th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 8% smaller than the Yamaha database average. Around the 45th 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.
52.4 hp — more powerful than about 62% of Yamaha models with power data.
599 cc — larger displacement than about 61% of Yamaha models.
197.8 kg — heavier than about 59% of Yamaha models, or lighter than about 41%.
765 mm — taller than about 30% of Yamaha models.
12 L — larger than about 45% of Yamaha fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Yamaha average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Yamaha models where that dimension is available.
2,075
2,082
Close to average.
770
823
6% below average.
1,095
1,172
7% below average.
1,385
1,416
Close to average.
765
793
4% below average.
145
181
20% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 110/90-16 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 130/90-16 |
| Front tire width | 110 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Front rim diameter | 16 in |
| Rear tire width | 130 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Rear rim diameter | 16 in |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 235 km |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.265 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 264.9 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 87.5 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.05:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 1986 |
|---|---|
| Category | Naked bike |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 599 cc (36.55 cu in) |
| Power | 52.4 hp (38.3 kW) @ 9,000 rpm |
| Torque | 35.6 Nm (3.6 kgf-m or 26.3 ft.lbs) @ 7,500 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 58.5 x 55.7 mm (2.3 x 2.2 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 10.0:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. 4 mikuni BS30´s 30mm Constant Vacuum |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | TCI full transistor ignition |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | wet sump |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | wet plate |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | double downtube full cradle, box section steel wingarm |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | 36mm shocks |
| Rear suspension | 2 shock absorbers, adjustable for spring preload |
| Front wheel travel | 140 mm (5.5 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 98 mm (3.9 inches) |
| Rake | 27.0° |
| Trail | 128 mm (5.0 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front tire | 110/90-16 |
| Rear tire | 130/90-16 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 197.8 kg (436 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 765 mm (30.1 inches) |
| Alternate seat height | 765 mm (30.1 inches) If adjustable, highest setting. |
| Overall length | 2,075 mm (81.7 inches) |
| Overall width | 770 mm (30.3 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,095 mm (43.1 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,385 mm (54.5 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 145 mm (5.7 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 12.00 L (3.17 US gal) |
|---|---|
| Reserve fuel capacity | 2.50 L (0.66 US gal) |
| Fuel consumption | 5.10 L/100 km (19.6 km/l or 46.12 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 118.3 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Performance
| Top speed | 125.0 km/h (77.7 mph) |
|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3.76 seconds |
| 1/4 mile | 12.53 seconds |
| 60–140 km/h | 6.48 seconds |
Other specifications
| Color options | blue, red, black |
|---|---|
| Exhaust system | 4 into 2 system |
| Price as new | US$ 2500. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
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