MCN overall verdict 
The Yamaha XT600E is about as straightforward, reliable and solid as an old school trail bike gets. The Yamaha XT600E was the last of a long line of 4-valve air-cooled Yamaha singles, starting off with the original, much-loved XT500 of the mid-70s. This is a true trailie: decent off-round and straightforward and ujn-fussy on. Don’t expect any frills or motorway plushness. But you won’t find a more honest workhorse than the Yamaha XT600E.Engine
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Completely trustworthy and about as straightforward as motorcycle engines get. The world may now have moved on with liquid-cooling, fuel injection and multi-valve systems, but for honest, trustworthy poke you could drive across deserts, I know which I’d take. The Yamaha XT600E is limited (to about 90mph) as a road bike, though…
Ride and Handling
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The Yamaha XT600E is a trail bike first, road bike second – and it shows. Tyres are semi knobbly, suspension is soft, brakes are weedy (by road standards) and the seat is narrow and uncomfortable after middling distances. But there are no great suprises, either, and around town the Yamaha XT600E is fab.
Equipment
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If the off-road world, less is more, and the Yamaha XT600E certainly lives up to that mantra. Instruments-wise there’s just one square speedo and a sprinkling of idiot lights, the Yamaha XT600E's switchgear is definitely on the basic side and there’s not much else worth speaking of.
Quality and Reliability
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The Yamaha XT600E definitely isn’t dripping in thick paint and lustrous chrome, but it’s rugged, durable and reliable – besides, all that shiny stuff never lasts long when riding on the much. No mechanical issues to speak of on the Yamaha XT600E, otherwise it’s a case of how well it’s been looked after…
Value
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There are other basic trailies out there, but few (Honda XL perhaps apart) that are as proven or trusted as the Yamaha XT600E. There’s plenty to choose from, too, shich helps make it reasonable value and make it worth shopping around. Find a Yamaha XT600E for sale
Insurance
Insurance group: 9 of 17
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Model History
1990: Yamaha XT600E launched.
1993: New footrest brackets and other minor detail changes for the Yamaha XT600E.
1995: Larger 15 litre fuel tank. New bodywork. New switchgear. New tachometer and other minor modifications. Uprated front disc brake.
2004: Yamaha XT600E discontinued.
1993: New footrest brackets and other minor detail changes for the Yamaha XT600E.
1995: Larger 15 litre fuel tank. New bodywork. New switchgear. New tachometer and other minor modifications. Uprated front disc brake.
2004: Yamaha XT600E discontinued.
Other Versions
None.
Specifications
| Top speed | 100 mph |
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| 1/4-mile acceleration | 14.3 secs |
| Max power | 45 bhp |
| Max torque | 35.5 ft-lb |
| Weight | 156 kg |
| Seat height | 855 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 15 litres |
| Average fuel consumption | 41 mpg |
| Tank range | 120 miles |
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| Insurance group | 9 of 17 |
| Engine size | 595 cc |
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| Engine specification | Air-cooled 4v single, 5 gears |
| Frame | Steel tube double cradle |
| Front suspension adjustment | None |
| Rear suspension adjustment | Preload |
| Front brakes | Single 282mm disc |
| Rear brake | 220mm disc |
| Front tyre size | 90/90 x 21 |
| Rear tyre size | 120/90 x 17 |
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