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Yamaha YX600 Radian

Yamaha YX600 Radian

FieldValue
nameYX600 Radian
imageYamaha YX 600 Radian.jpg
image_size300px
manufacturerYamaha Motor Company
parent_companyYamaha
production1986 — 1990
classNaked bike (standard)
engine598cc, air-cooled, DOHC, inline-4
top_speed125 mph
power66 hp@ 9,500rpm (claimed)
56 hp@ 9,500rpm (rear wheel)
torque38 lbft @ 7,500 rpm (claimed)
wheelbase54.7 in
wet_weight436 lb
fuel_capacity3.3 gal
oil_capacity2.3 USqt
fuel_consumption48 mpgus

56 hp@ 9,500rpm (rear wheel)

The YX600 Radian is a sport/touring motorcycle manufactured by the Yamaha Motor Company between the years of 1986–1990. Except for the suspension, the rest of the Radian was a parts-bin motorcycle and came equipped with a slightly detuned for mid and low-end torque version of air-cooled, inline-4 which came from the Yamaha XJ600 that was also along with the Radian used in the Yamaha FZ-600 Sport Motorcycle (precursor of Yamaha's FZR series of performance bikes), as well as smaller carburetors and frame from the 550 Maxim. Cycle World obtained for the Radian a 1/4 mi. time of 12.76 @ 103.8 mph and 0 to acceleration at 3.8 seconds.

Specifications

Stock 1989 Yamaha YX600 Radian

References

References

  1. (July–August 2009). "The Yamaha YX600S Radian". [[Motorcycle Classics]].
  2. (January 1986). "Yamaha YX600 Radin". [[Cycle World]].
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