| MODEL | YAMAHA XT 600 TÉNÉRÉ 1983 - 1984 |
| Year | 1983 - 1984 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve |
| Displacement / Capacity | 595 cc / 36.3 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 95 x 84 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Air/oil cooled |
| Max Power | 34 kW / 46 hp @ 6000 rpm (38.0 hp at the rear tyre) |
| Max Torque | 51 Nm / 4.5 kgf-m @ 5750 rpm |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Induction | 27 mm dual-stage Teikei Y 27 PV carburettor |
| Start System | Kick |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | Dry sump, oil tank behind left side panel (2.5 Litres) |
| Gear Box | 5 Speed |
| Clutch | — |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | — |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic, air assisted, 255 mm / 10.0 in travel |
| Rear Suspension | Monoshock swing arm, 236 mm / 9.2 in travel |
| Front Brakes | Single 260 mm disc |
| Rear Brakes | 150 mm drum |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2210 mm / 87.0 in |
| Overall Width | 890 mm / 35.0 in |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | 890 mm / 35.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 1450 mm / 57.0 in |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | — |
| Wet Weight | 163 kg / 359.3 lbs |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 3.00-21 |
| Rear Tyre | 4.60-18 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 28 Litres / 7.3 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 59 mpg |
| Top Speed | 160 km/h / 100 mph |
The first-generation XT 600Z Ténéré was launched at the Paris show in October 1982 and named after the desert section of the Paris-Dakar Rally. It combined the 595 cc air/oil-cooled single with a huge 28-litre tank, long-travel suspension, a front disc and Yamaha's Monocross rear suspension. It was heavy and kick-start only, but praised for low-down torque and touring ability.
