Across 4 covered model years from 1990 to 1994, the Yamaha XT 600 K motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 390.2 lb (177 kg) and dry weights ranging from 330.7 lb (150 kg), depending on model year.
Yamaha XT 600 K 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 K?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha XT 600 K is heavier than about 58.9% of 28 Yamaha allround models 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 K weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1990, 1991, 1992, 1994 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 390.2 lb (177 kg) |
| Dry weight | 330.7 lb (150 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 595 cc |
| Power | 45 hp |
| Torque | 36.9 lb-ft (50 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.43 US gal (13 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 21.4 lb (9.7 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 13.61 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 7.35 lb / hp to 8.67 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 11.15 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.52 cc / lb to 1.8 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 55.6 lb / 100 cc to 65.6 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.5% to 6.5% |
| Weight with full tank | 352 lb (159.7 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha XT 600 K weight FAQ
How much does the Yamaha XT 600 K weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 390.2 lb (177 kg), while dry weight is 330.7 lb (150 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Yamaha XT 600 K weight compare with similar Yamahas?
It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 59th percentile for weight among 28 compatible Yamaha allround models.
Are all Yamaha XT 600 K model years the same weight?
The supplied comparable weight values do not show a meaningful change across the 1990, 1991, 1992, 1994 years covered here.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Yamaha XT 600 K?
A full tank works out to about 21.4 lb (9.7 kg) from the listed 3.43 US gal (13 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Yamaha XT 600 K 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 K strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 11.53 hp per 100 lb to 13.61 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 61st percentile within the compatible Yamaha allround power-to-weight comparison.
What does the Yamaha XT 600 K weigh with a full tank?
The page calculates about 352 lb (159.7 kg) with a full tank by adding the listed fuel mass to the dry figure. Treat this as a practical estimate, not an official Yamaha curb-weight number.
What is the Yamaha XT 600 K torque-to-weight ratio?
Available data gives 11.15 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
How large is the Yamaha XT 600 K engine for its weight?
The model has about 1.52 cc per lb to 1.8 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
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.