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SpecificationsSpecifications
Model XT500E/XT600E
Dimensions
Overall length 2,220 mm
2.295 mm (N, S, CH only)
Overall width 865 mm
825 mm (CH only)
Overall height 1,205 mm
Seat height 855 mm
Wheel base 1,440 mm
Ground clearance 230 mm
Minimum turning radius 2,300 mm
Basic weight (with oil and full
fuel tank)176 kg
172 kg (CH only)
Engine
Engine type Air-cooled 4-stroke, SOHC,
gasoline
Cylinder arrangement Forward inclined single
cylinder
Displacement 499 cm
3
595 cm
3
Bore ×Stroke 87.0 ×84.0 mm (XT500E)
95.0 ×84.0 mm (XT600E)
Compression ratio 8.5:1
Starting system Electric starter
Lubrication system Dry sump
Engine oil
Type
Recommended engine oil
classification API Service SE, SF, SG type
or highercCBe sure to use motor oils that do not contain anti-friction
modifiers. Passenger car motor oils (often labeled
“ENERGY CONSERVING II”) contain anti-friction additives
which will cause clutch and/or starter clutch slippage, result-
ing in reduced component life and poor engine performance.
Capacity
Without oil filter element
replacement 2.7 L
With oil filter element
replaced 2.8 L
Total amount (dry engine) 3.3 L
–10° 0° 10° 20° 30°
40°
SAE 10W/30
SAE 10W/40
SAE 20W/40
SAE 20W/50
–20°
SAE 15W/40 50°C
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