| MODEL | YAMAHA XT 600 TÉNÉRÉ 1988 |
| Year | 1988 |
| 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 |
| Max Torque | 51 Nm / 5.2 kgf-m @ 5750 rpm |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Induction | 27 mm dual stage Teikei Y27PV carburettor |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 5 Speed |
| Clutch | — |
| Final Drive | 520 Chain, 106 link |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | — |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic forks, 255 mm / 10.0 in wheel travel |
| Rear Suspension | Rising-rate oil/gas monoshock, adjustable for preload and rebound, 225 mm / 8.8 in wheel travel |
| Front Brakes | Single 267 mm disc |
| Rear Brakes | Single 220 mm disc |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2290 mm / 90.1 in |
| Overall Width | 835 mm / 32.8 in |
| Overall Height | 1340 mm / 52.7 in |
| Seat Height | 890 mm / 35.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 1460 mm / 57.4 in |
| Ground Clearance | 255 mm / 10.0 in |
| Dry Weight | 165 kg / 363.7 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 185 kg / 407.8 lbs |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 3.00 S21 |
| Rear Tyre | 120/80 S18 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 23 Litres / 6.0 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 18.2 km/l |
| Top Speed | 162.0 km/h / 100.6 mph |
The 3AJ-generation XT600Z Ténéré was a thorough redesign of the big Yamaha desert single, with a frame-mounted fairing, twin headlights and a small screen for better touring comfort. Fixes aimed at the overheating of the 1986-87 bikes included a relocated front mudguard, more cooling fin area, a revised oil circuit and a stronger fifth gear, and a rear disc brake was added. It kept the 23-litre tank and electric start of its predecessors.
