The Yamaha SRX is a motorcycle that was manufactured from 1985 to 1997 by the Yamaha Motor Company. Not to be confused with the Yamaha Sidewinder SRX,[1] which is a snowmobile.
In an attempt to repeat the success of the SR500, Yamaha placed a more modern engine derived from the XT600 into a light, sporty street bike. While still being an air-cooled, overhead-camshaft single-cylinder like its predecessor, the new engine featured a four-valved cylinder head, a two-staged carburetor, a balance shaft, and various improvements. The chassis was a lightweight steel frame with alloy wheels, a double disc brake on the front- and a single disc brake on the rear wheel.
However, unlike its cheaper predecessor, the SRX600 did not compete well on the international market. Nimble handling, light weight, and unique styling did not compete well with the heavier, faster multi-cylinder bikes available for a similar price. Still, Yamaha claims to have sold 19,000 units of the SRX.[2] In the USA, the SRX was officially sold only in 1986; in Germany, sales continued until 1990; while in Japan the model was produced up until 1997.
In Japan, the SRX was sold with a reduced displacement of 400 cc for tax reasons, or 608 cc. Also, these models featured an oil cooler. From 1988, the 2NX model was sold, which featured a 17-inch front wheel and single 320 mm brake disc.[3] There was also an SRX250 on the Japanese market, although this differed somewhat in the presence of a headlight fairing and electric start.
1989 Yamaha SRX250
When the international marketing of the SRX stopped, in Japan there was a new production line 3VN; it received an engine derived from the newer XT600E, equipped with an electrical starter. Also, the classic twin-shock configuration was dropped for a mono shock design. This iteration was produced until 1997, when production altogether ceased. The SRX was outlived by its predecessor - the SR400 was still available in 2015.[4]
yamaha, motorcycle, that, manufactured, from, 1985, 1997, yamaha, motor, company, confused, with, yamaha, sidewinder, which, snowmobile, stock, 1986, 600manufactureryamaha, motor, companyproduction1985, 1997assemblyjapanengine4, stroke, sohc, valve, single, cy. The Yamaha SRX is a motorcycle that was manufactured from 1985 to 1997 by the Yamaha Motor Company Not to be confused with the Yamaha Sidewinder SRX 1 which is a snowmobile Yamaha SRXStock 1986 Yamaha SRX600ManufacturerYamaha Motor CompanyProduction1985 1997AssemblyJapanEngine4 stroke SOHC 4 valve single cylinder 608 ccBore stroke96 0 x 84 0 mmCompression ratio8 5 1Top speed170 km h 110 mph Power45 hp 34 kW 6500 rpmTorque34 ft lbf 46 N m 5500 rpmTransmission5 speedWheelbase1 380 mm 54 in DimensionsL 2 m 6 ft 7 in W 70 cm 28 in H 1 05 m 3 ft 5 in Seat height770 mm 30 in Weight149 kg 328 lb dry 170 kg 370 lb wet Fuel capacity18 litres 4 0 imp gal 4 8 US gal Oil capacity2 4 litres 2 5 US qt In an attempt to repeat the success of the SR500 Yamaha placed a more modern engine derived from the XT600 into a light sporty street bike While still being an air cooled overhead camshaft single cylinder like its predecessor the new engine featured a four valved cylinder head a two staged carburetor a balance shaft and various improvements The chassis was a lightweight steel frame with alloy wheels a double disc brake on the front and a single disc brake on the rear wheel However unlike its cheaper predecessor the SRX600 did not compete well on the international market Nimble handling light weight and unique styling did not compete well with the heavier faster multi cylinder bikes available for a similar price Still Yamaha claims to have sold 19 000 units of the SRX 2 In the USA the SRX was officially sold only in 1986 in Germany sales continued until 1990 while in Japan the model was produced up until 1997 Contents 1 Japanese models 2 Specifications 2 1 Engine 2 2 Chassis 3 References 4 External linksJapanese models edit nbsp 1990 Yamaha SRX400 In Japan the SRX was sold with a reduced displacement of 400 cc for tax reasons or 608 cc Also these models featured an oil cooler From 1988 the 2NX model was sold which featured a 17 inch front wheel and single 320 mm brake disc 3 There was also an SRX250 on the Japanese market although this differed somewhat in the presence of a headlight fairing and electric start nbsp 1989 Yamaha SRX250 When the international marketing of the SRX stopped in Japan there was a new production line 3VN it received an engine derived from the newer XT600E equipped with an electrical starter Also the classic twin shock configuration was dropped for a mono shock design This iteration was produced until 1997 when production altogether ceased The SRX was outlived by its predecessor the SR400 was still available in 2015 4 Specifications editEngine edit Type Four stroke SOHC 4 valve single cylinder Displacement 608 cc Bore and Stroke 96 0 x 84 0 mm Compression Ratio 8 5 1 Maximum torque 34 ft lbf 46 N m 5500 rpm Maximum horsepower 45 hp 34 kW 6500 rpm Carburetion two stage YDIS intake system 2KY27PV Oil capacity 2 4 liters 2 5 U S qt Lubrication Dry sump Transmission 5 speed Chassis edit Wheelbase 1 380 mm 54 in Ground Clearance 150 mm 5 9 in Seat Height 770 mm 30 in Dry Weight 149 kg 328 lb Wet Weight 170 kg 370 lb References edit 2020 Yamaha Sidewinder SRX LE Trail Snowmobile Photo Gallery Video Specs Features Offers Inventory and more www yamahamotorsports com Retrieved 2019 03 19 Ric Anderson November December 2005 Yamaha SRX600 Motorcycle Classics Retrieved 2009 08 18 SRX Homepage Srx600 net Retrieved 2011 12 27 Yamaha s SR400 2010 model press releaseExternal links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Yamaha SRX 1 SRX600 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Yamaha SRX amp oldid 1109596355, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
