Yamaha YX600 Radian
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| YX600 Radian | |
| Manufacturer | Yamaha Motor Company |
|---|---|
| Parent company | Yamaha |
| Production | 1986 — 1990 |
| Class | Naked bike (standard) |
| Engine | 598cc, air-cooled, DOHC, inline-4 |
The YX600 Radian is a standard-style motorcycle with a 599cc, air-cooled, inline-4 engine. Manufactured by the Yamaha Motor Company between 1986 and 1990, its engine is based on the Yamaha XJ600 (known as the FJ600 in North America).
The Radian was designed to be an affordable, simple, and reliable motorcycle. It's a good bike for beginners due to its low seat height, friendly power delivery, and active rider community[1].
[edit] Specifications [2]
| Overall length | 2,075 mm (81.7 in) |
| Overall width | 770 mm (30.3 in) |
| Overall height | 1,095 mm (43.1 in) |
| Weight (with oil and fuel) | 197 kg (434 lb) |
| Engine type | air-cooled 4-stroke, gasoline, DOHC |
| Model | 1UJ (YX600S), 1UL (YX600SC) |
| Cylinder arrangement | parallel, 4-cylinder, forward inclined |
| Displacement | 599 cc |
| Bore x Stroke | 58.5 x 55.7 mm (2.3 x 2.2 in) |
| Compression ratio | 10.0 : 1 |
| Starting system | electric starter |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump |
| Engine oil type | SAE 20W40 type SE motor oil (if temperature does not go below 5°C/40°F); SAE 10W30 type SE motor oil (if temperature does not go above 15°C/60°F) |
| Engine oil capacity (total amount) | 2.9 L (2.5 Imp qt, 3.1 US qt) |
| Air filter | Dry type element |
| Fuel type | Regular gasoline |
| Fuel tank capacity | 12 L (2.6 Imp gal, 3.2 US gal) |
| Fuel reserve amount | 2.5 L (0.5 Imp gal, 0.7 US gal) |
| Carburetor type/manufacturer | BS30 x 4/MIKUNI |
| Spark plug type/manufacturer | D8EA (NGK) or X24ESU (NIPPON DENSO) |
| Spark plug gap | 0.6 ~ 0.7 mm (0.024 ~ 0.028 in) |
| Clutch type | Wet, multi-disc |
| Transmission - Primary reduction system | Chain, Gear |
| Transmission - Primary reduction ratio | 22/21 x 65/28 (2.431) |
| Transmission - Secondary reduction system | Chain drive |
| Transmission - Secondary reduction ratio | 45/16 (2.812) |
| Transmission type | Constant mesh 6-speed |
| Gear ratio (1st) | 41/15 (2.733) |
| Gear ratio (2nd) | 37/19 (1.947) |
| Gear ratio (3rd) | 34/22 (1.545) |
| Gear ratio (4th) | 31/25 (1.240) |
| Gear ratio (5th) | 29/28 (1.035) |
| Gear ratio (6th) | 27/30 (0.900) |
| Frame type | Double cradle |
| Caster angle | 27° |
| Trail | 128 mm (5.04 in) |
| Tire size (front) | 110/90-16-59H |
| Tire size (rear) | 130/90-16 67H |
| Brake type (front) | Dual, disk brake |
| Brake type (rear) | Drum brake |
| Suspension (front) | Telescopic fork |
| Suspension (rear) | Swing arm |
| Shock absorber (front) | Coil spring, oil damper |
| Shock absorber (rear) | Coil spring, oil damper |
| Wheel travel (front) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
| Wheel travel (rear) | 98 mm (3.9 in) |
| Ignition system | TCI |
| Generator system | AC generator |
| Battery type/capacity | 12N 12A-4A/12V 12AH |
[edit] Notes and references
- ^ The Radian Yahoo! Group, founded in 1999, is an active mailing list for discussing all things related to the Yamaha YX600 Radian motorcycle.
- ^ These specifications are from the YX600 Owner's Manual.
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