Yamaha YX600 Radian explained

YX600 Radian
Manufacturer:Yamaha Motor Company
Parent Company:Yamaha
Production:1986 — 1990
Class:Naked bike (standard)
Engine:598cc, air-cooled, DOHC, inline-4
Top Speed:125mph[1]
Power:66hp@ 9,500rpm (claimed)
56hp@ 9,500rpm (rear wheel)
Torque:38lbft @ 7,500 rpm (claimed)
Wheelbase:54.7inches
Wet Weight:436lb
Fuel Capacity:3.3gal
Oil Capacity:2.3USqt
Fuel Consumption:48mpgus

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.[1] [2] Cycle World obtained for the Radian a 1/4 mi. time of 12.76 @ 103.8mph and 0mph60mph acceleration at 3.8 seconds.

Specifications

Overall length2,075 mm (81.7 in)
Overall width770 mm (30.3 in)
Overall height1,095 mm (43.1 in)
Model1UJ (YX600S), 1UL (YX600SC)
Displacement598 cc
Bore x Stroke58.5 x 55.7 mm (2.3 x 2.2 in)
Compression ratio10.0 : 1
Starting systemelectric starter
Lubrication systemWet sump
Engine oil capacity (total amount)2.9 L (2.5 Imp qt, 3.1 US qt)
Fuel tank capacity12 L (2.6 Imp gal, 3.2 US gal)
Fuel reserve amount2.5 L (0.5 Imp gal, 0.7 US gal)
Carburetor type/manufacturerBS30 x 4/MIKUNI
Clutch typeWet, multi-disc
Transmission - Primary reduction systemChain, Gear
Transmission - Secondary reduction systemChain drive
Transmission typeConstant mesh 6-speed
Frame typeDouble cradle
Caster angle27°
Trail128 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 systemTCI
Generator systemAC generator
Battery type/capacity12N 12A-4A/12V 12AH

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Yamaha YX600S Radian . Motorcycle Classics. July 16, 2017. July–August 2009 .
  2. Web site: Yamaha YX600 Radin . Cycle World. January 17, 2018. January 1986 .