The XT 600 is considered to be an all-purpose Enduro, which is suitable for use on the road as well as off-road driving. Its disc brakes, four-valve engine, mono-shock absorber (mono Cross) and contemporary 12-volt electrics represented significant improvements over the 1975 model Yamaha XT 500.
Second generation 1VJ Ténéré in the Sahara. Note the sawn-off mudguard to help cool the vulnerable cylinder head on early 1VJs
The first XT 600 was introduced in June 1983, the XT 600ZL Ténéré [34L] based on the XT 550 engine, kick start only, with the 30-Litre white tank. In 1984 the basic XT 600 was introduced to "replace" the XT 550. In addition to the changes in design, the main difference was an 11.5-litre tank instead of the 30-litre long-range 600ZL Ténéré's tank; the road model Yamaha SRX was derived later. In 1991, the somewhat obsolete XTZ 600 Ténéré was replaced by the water-cooled, five-valve Yamaha XTZ 660, which did not manage to carry over the legendary reputation of its air-cooled predecessors.
Over the years, the XT was built in 600 different variants which, however, usually only look different. The most important change of the XT 600 which had only been using a kick start was in 1990; the XT 600 E was presented as a new model with a more contemporary design, chrome-plated steel wheel instead of aluminum wheels, now without a tachometer, with the exhaust as the supporting frame member, a 13.9-litre tank and an electric starter. In addition, the oil tank, which was previously located under the left side cover, was moved forward behind the steering head between the frame and girder bridge. Due to high demand, the XT 600 K, which featured a kick-starter, but was otherwise structurally identical to the XT 600 E model, was introduced to the market; the series ran until 1995. Due to more stringent emissions requirements, the power of the XT 600 E, which had become the only available model, was reduced by 4 kW to 29 kW (39 hp), and a tachometer was reintegrated in the cockpit. The clutch actuation on the engine body was moved from the left to the right side, and the muffler was no longer part of the rear frame. The reliability of the XT unit was not harmed, as mileages of over 100,000 km and unopened motor are not uncommon.
The bike was eventually succeeded by several newer versions including XT660R (road-trail), XT660X (motard), and XT660Z Ténéré (adventure). Additionally, it inspired larger models, notably the adventure-styled XTZ750 Super Ténéré and XT1200Z Super Ténéré.
Points of interest: The 600ZL was known as this because it was a 600Z 34L. However this trend did not continue with the following 55W model in 1984/5, or it could have been known as 600ZW. The easiest way to distinguish a 34L from the near-identical (but in many small ways superior) 55W is that the latter has sloping speed blocks on the tank.
Technical data
Type: 3UW Year 94
Empty weight: 163 kg (type 2KF, built in 1987 and 1989 for 153 kg)
Fork diameter 41 mm, 255 mm of travel front, 225 mm rear (type 2KF 235 mm rear)
Air-cooled four-stroke engine 4-valve
one cylinder, arranged vertically
Bore: 95 mm
Stroke: 84 mm
Displacement: 595 cm ³
Compression ratio: 8.5:1
Maximum speed: 141–155 km / h (depending on model)
Power: 27-46 hp (depending on restriction)
Chain drive
Seat height 33.9 in (861 mm)
Models
Year
Serial number
designation
performance
MY83-84
34L
XT 600 ZL
20 to 33 kW (27–44 hp)
MY85
55W
XT 600 Z
20 to 33 kW (27–44 hp)
MY84,85
47N EUR(Swiss)
XT 600 Z
MY86-87
1VJ
XT 600 Z
20 to 34 kW (27–46 hp)
MY88-90
3AJ
XT 600 Z
20, 25 & 34 kW (27, 34 & 46 hp)
MY88-90
3DS (Swiss)
XT 600 Z
28 - 32hp
Year
Serial number
designation
performance
MY 84-86
43F
XT 600
20 to 33 kW (27–44 hp)
MY 87-89
2KF
XT 600
33 kW (44 hp)
MY 87-89
2NF
XT 600
limited to 20 kW (27 hp)
MY 90-94
3UW
XT 600 E and K
limited to 20 kW (27 hp)
MY 90-94
3TB
XT 600 E and K
33 kW (44 hp)
MY 95-97
3TB
XT 600 E
25 to 29 kW (34–39 hp)
MY 97-99
VJ01
XT 600 E
25 to 29 kW (34–39 hp)
MY 99-03
DJ02
XT 600 E
25 to 29 kW (34–39 hp)
Designation
Year
Serial number
Intended Market
XT 600 ZL
1983,84
39E
AUS,EUR
XT 600
1984,85,86
43F
USA,CAN,EUR
XT 600
1984,85,86
47N
EUR(Swiss)
XT 600 S,T
1984,85,86,87
49L
USA,AUS
XT 600 N,S,T
1984,85,86,87
49M
USA
XT 600 L,N,S,T
1984,85,86,87
49N
USA
XT 600 NC,LC
1984,85
49R
USA
XT 600 SC
1986
49R
USA
XT 600 TC
1987
49R
USA
XT 600
1987
2KF
USA,CAN
XT 600 N
1987
2NF
USA,EUR(Germany)
XT 600
1988,89
2WJ
EUR(Swiss)
XT 600 U
1988
2WK
USA,CAN
XT 600 U,UC,W,WC
1989,90
3EW
USA
XT 600
1989
2KF
USA,CAN,EUR
XT 600
1989
2NF
USA,CAN,EUR
XT 600 E
1990,91,92,93,94
3TB
USA,CAN,EUR,OCE,JPN,OTH
XT 600 EN
1990,91,92,93
3UW
EUR(Germany)
XT 600 E
1990,91,92,93,94
3UX
USA,CAN,EUR
XT 600 AC
1990
3UY
USA
XT 600 EA
1990
3UY
USA
XT 600 E
1990,91,92,93,94,95
3UY
USA
XT 600 BC
1991
3UY
USA
XT 600 D,DC
1992
3UY
USA
XT 600 EE,EC
1993
3UY
USA
XT 600 EA
1990
3WR
USA,CAN
XT 600 EB
1991
3WR
USA,CAN
XT 600 E
1992
3WR
USA,CAN
XT 600 EE
1993
3WR
USA,CAN
XT 600 E
1994,95,96,97,98,99,00,01,02
3WR
OCE,AUS
XT 600 (kick)
1991,92
3TB
EUR(Spain,France)
XT 600 N(kick)
1991,92
3UW
EUR(Germany)
XT 600 E
1995,96,97,98
3TB
EUR
XT 600 KH
1993
3TB
USA,CAN,EUR(France)
XT 600 KN
1992
3UW
EUR(Germany)
XT 600 E
1994
3UW
EUR
XT 600 E
1995,96,97,99,00,02
3UX
EUR(Swiss)
XT 600 E
1996
4MW
Brazil
XT 600
1994
3TB
EUR
XT 600 E
1999,00,01,02
DJ021
EUR
Literature
Bucheli Publisher: Yamaha XT 600 Tenere / XT 600 from year 1983: Manual for care, maintenance and repair ISBN3-7168-1789-9
Yamaha Motor Co Ltd, 1st edition Apr 1983: Yamaha ZT600ZL Supplementary Service Manual serial# from 39E000101 Manual# 39E-28197-60
Yamaha Motor Co Ltd, 1st edition Dec 1983: Yamaha ZT600ZL Supplementary Service Manual serial# from 39E004101 Manual# 53R-28197-20
References
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Yamaha XT600.
Yamaha’s Ténéré travel bikes
German pages covering the air-cooled Ténérés
XT600 retrospective by US Rider magazine
March 03, 2023
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This article does not cite any sources Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Yamaha XT 600 news newspapers books scholar JSTOR March 2014 Learn how and when to remove this template message The Yamaha XT 600 is a motorcycle manufactured by Japanese motorcycle manufacturer Yamaha It was built from 1984 to 2003 in different versions The original 34L version of the XT600Z Tenere distinguishable by the vertical blocks on the tank Contents 1 Model history 2 Technical data 3 Models 4 Literature 5 References 6 External linksModel history EditThe XT 600 is considered to be an all purpose Enduro which is suitable for use on the road as well as off road driving Its disc brakes four valve engine mono shock absorber mono Cross and contemporary 12 volt electrics represented significant improvements over the 1975 model Yamaha XT 500 Second generation 1VJ Tenere in the Sahara Note the sawn off mudguard to help cool the vulnerable cylinder head on early 1VJs The first XT 600 was introduced in June 1983 the XT 600ZL Tenere 34L based on the XT 550 engine kick start only with the 30 Litre white tank In 1984 the basic XT 600 was introduced to replace the XT 550 In addition to the changes in design the main difference was an 11 5 litre tank instead of the 30 litre long range 600ZL Tenere s tank the road model Yamaha SRX was derived later In 1991 the somewhat obsolete XTZ 600 Tenere was replaced by the water cooled five valve Yamaha XTZ 660 which did not manage to carry over the legendary reputation of its air cooled predecessors Over the years the XT was built in 600 different variants which however usually only look different The most important change of the XT 600 which had only been using a kick start was in 1990 the XT 600 E was presented as a new model with a more contemporary design chrome plated steel wheel instead of aluminum wheels now without a tachometer with the exhaust as the supporting frame member a 13 9 litre tank and an electric starter In addition the oil tank which was previously located under the left side cover was moved forward behind the steering head between the frame and girder bridge Due to high demand the XT 600 K which featured a kick starter but was otherwise structurally identical to the XT 600 E model was introduced to the market the series ran until 1995 Due to more stringent emissions requirements the power of the XT 600 E which had become the only available model was reduced by 4 kW to 29 kW 39 hp and a tachometer was reintegrated in the cockpit The clutch actuation on the engine body was moved from the left to the right side and the muffler was no longer part of the rear frame The reliability of the XT unit was not harmed as mileages of over 100 000 km and unopened motor are not uncommon The bike was eventually succeeded by several newer versions including XT660R road trail XT660X motard and XT660Z Tenere adventure Additionally it inspired larger models notably the adventure styled XTZ750 Super Tenere and XT1200Z Super Tenere Points of interest The 600ZL was known as this because it was a 600Z 34L However this trend did not continue with the following 55W model in 1984 5 or it could have been known as 600ZW The easiest way to distinguish a 34L from the near identical but in many small ways superior 55W is that the latter has sloping speed blocks on the tank Technical data EditType 3UW Year 94 Empty weight 163 kg type 2KF built in 1987 and 1989 for 153 kg Fork diameter 41 mm 255 mm of travel front 225 mm rear type 2KF 235 mm rear Air cooled four stroke engine 4 valve one cylinder arranged vertically Bore 95 mm Stroke 84 mm Displacement 595 cm Compression ratio 8 5 1 Maximum speed 141 155 km h depending on model Power 27 46 hp depending on restriction Chain drive Seat height 33 9 in 861 mm Models EditYear Serial number designation performanceMY83 84 34L XT 600 ZL 20 to 33 kW 27 44 hp MY85 55W XT 600 Z 20 to 33 kW 27 44 hp MY84 85 47N EUR Swiss XT 600 ZMY86 87 1VJ XT 600 Z 20 to 34 kW 27 46 hp MY88 90 3AJ XT 600 Z 20 25 amp 34 kW 27 34 amp 46 hp MY88 90 3DS Swiss XT 600 Z 28 32hpYear Serial number designation performanceMY 84 86 43F XT 600 20 to 33 kW 27 44 hp MY 87 89 2KF XT 600 33 kW 44 hp MY 87 89 2NF XT 600 limited to 20 kW 27 hp MY 90 94 3UW XT 600 E and K limited to 20 kW 27 hp MY 90 94 3TB XT 600 E and K 33 kW 44 hp MY 95 97 3TB XT 600 E 25 to 29 kW 34 39 hp MY 97 99 VJ01 XT 600 E 25 to 29 kW 34 39 hp MY 99 03 DJ02 XT 600 E 25 to 29 kW 34 39 hp Designation Year Serial number Intended MarketXT 600 ZL 1983 84 39E AUS EURXT 600 1984 85 86 43F USA CAN EURXT 600 1984 85 86 47N EUR Swiss XT 600 S T 1984 85 86 87 49L USA AUSXT 600 N S T 1984 85 86 87 49M USAXT 600 L N S T 1984 85 86 87 49N USAXT 600 NC LC 1984 85 49R USAXT 600 SC 1986 49R USAXT 600 TC 1987 49R USAXT 600 1987 2KF USA CANXT 600 N 1987 2NF USA EUR Germany XT 600 1988 89 2WJ EUR Swiss XT 600 U 1988 2WK USA CANXT 600 U UC W WC 1989 90 3EW USAXT 600 1989 2KF USA CAN EURXT 600 1989 2NF USA CAN EURXT 600 E 1990 91 92 93 94 3TB USA CAN EUR OCE JPN OTHXT 600 EN 1990 91 92 93 3UW EUR Germany XT 600 E 1990 91 92 93 94 3UX USA CAN EURXT 600 AC 1990 3UY USAXT 600 EA 1990 3UY USAXT 600 E 1990 91 92 93 94 95 3UY USAXT 600 BC 1991 3UY USAXT 600 D DC 1992 3UY USAXT 600 EE EC 1993 3UY USAXT 600 EA 1990 3WR USA CANXT 600 EB 1991 3WR USA CANXT 600 E 1992 3WR USA CANXT 600 EE 1993 3WR USA CANXT 600 E 1994 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 3WR OCE AUSXT 600 kick 1991 92 3TB EUR Spain France XT 600 N kick 1991 92 3UW EUR Germany XT 600 E 1995 96 97 98 3TB EURXT 600 KH 1993 3TB USA CAN EUR France XT 600 KN 1992 3UW EUR Germany XT 600 E 1994 3UW EURXT 600 E 1995 96 97 99 00 02 3UX EUR Swiss XT 600 E 1996 4MW BrazilXT 600 1994 3TB EURXT 600 E 1999 00 01 02 DJ021 EURLiterature EditBucheli Publisher Yamaha XT 600 Tenere XT 600 from year 1983 Manual for care maintenance and repair ISBN 3 7168 1789 9 Bucheli Publisher Yamaha XT 600 E from 1990 ISBN 3 7168 1869 0 Yamaha Motor Co Ltd 1st edition Apr 1983 Yamaha ZT600ZL Supplementary Service Manual serial from 39E000101 Manual 39E 28197 60 Yamaha Motor Co Ltd 1st edition Dec 1983 Yamaha ZT600ZL Supplementary Service Manual serial from 39E004101 Manual 53R 28197 20References EditExternal links Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to Yamaha XT600 Yamaha s Tenere travel bikes German pages covering the air cooled Teneres XT600 retrospective by US Rider magazine Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Yamaha XT 600 amp oldid 1110417992, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
