Across 13 covered model years from 1990 to 2003, the Yamaha XT 600 E motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 390.2 lb (177 kg) to 394.6 lb (179 kg) and dry weights ranging from 341.7 lb (155 kg) to 361.6 lb (164 kg), depending on model year.
Yamaha XT 600 E weight overview
This is middleweight territory: substantial enough to feel planted, but still well short of heavyweight touring and large-cruiser mass.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Yamaha XT 600 E?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha XT 600 E is heavier than about 83.8% 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 E weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1990, 1991, 1992, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 390.2 lb (177 kg) to 394.6 lb (179 kg) |
| Dry weight | 341.7 lb (155 kg) to 361.6 lb (164 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 595 cc |
| Power | 40 hp to 45 hp |
| Torque | 35.4 lb-ft (48 Nm) to 36.9 lb-ft (50 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.43 US gal (13 L) to 3.96 US gal (15 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 21.4 lb (9.7 kg) to 24.6 lb (11.2 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1990 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 | 11.53 hp / 100 lb to 13.08 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 7.64 lb / hp to 8.67 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 9.35 lb-ft / 100 lb to 10.79 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.51 cc / lb to 1.74 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 57.4 lb / 100 cc to 66.3 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.5% to 7.2% |
| Weight with full tank | 363.1 lb (164.7 kg) to 386.2 lb (175.2 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha XT 600 E weight FAQ
How much does the Yamaha XT 600 E weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 390.2 lb (177 kg) to 394.6 lb (179 kg), while dry weight is 341.7 lb (155 kg) to 361.6 lb (164 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Yamaha XT 600 E weight compare with similar Yamahas?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative wet weight is around the 84th percentile among 68 compatible Yamaha enduro/off-road motorcycles.
Are all Yamaha XT 600 E model years the same weight?
There are year-to-year differences in the supplied data. The earliest covered year is used as the baseline, with later changed values shown separately above.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Yamaha XT 600 E?
A full tank works out to about 21.4 lb (9.7 kg) to 24.6 lb (11.2 kg) from the listed 3.43 US gal (13 L) to 3.96 US gal (15 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Yamaha XT 600 E weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 570.2 lb (258.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Yamaha XT 600 E strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 11.53 hp per 100 lb to 13.08 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 67th percentile within the compatible Yamaha enduro / offroad power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Yamaha XT 600 E full-tank weight estimate?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 363.1 lb (164.7 kg) to 386.2 lb (175.2 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.
How much of the Yamaha XT 600 E total weight comes from fuel?
Fuel accounts for roughly 5.5% to 7.2% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.
How does Yamaha XT 600 E torque compare with its weight?
Available data gives 9.35 lb-ft per 100 lb to 10.79 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
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.