8-2
SPECIFICATIONS
8
Air filterDry type element
Fuel
Type REGULAR UNLEADED
GASOLINE ONLY
Fuel tank capacity 15 L
Reserve amount 2 L
Carburetor
Type×quantity Y26PV×1
Manufacturer TEIKEI
Spark plug
Type/Manufacturer DPR8EA-9 or DPR9EA-9/NGK
Spark plug gap 0.8–0.9 mm
Clutch typeWet, multiple-disc
Transmission
Primary reduction system Spur gear
Primary reduction ratio 74/31 (2.387) (XT500E)
71/34 (2.088) (XT600E)
Secondary reduction system Chain drive
Secondary reduction ratio 2.533 (XT500E)
3.000 (XT600E)
Number of drive chain 38/15 (XT500E)
sprocket teeth (rear/front) 45/15 (XT600E)
Transmission type Constant mesh 5-speed
Operation Left foot operationGear ratio 1st 2.583
2nd 1.588
3rd 1.200
4th 0.954 (XT500E)
0.955 (XT600E)
5th 0.792
Chassis
Frame type Diamond
Caster angle 27.75°(XT500E)
27°45’ (XT600E)
Trail 120 mm
Tire
Front
Type With tube
Size 90/90-21 54S or
90/90-21 M/C 54S
Manufacturer/ BRIDGESTONE / TW47
model DUNLOP / TRAIL MAX L
Rear
Type With tube
Size 120/90-17 64S or
120/90-17 M/C 64S
Manufacturer/ BRIDGESTONE / TW48
model DUNLOP / TRAIL MAX
Maximum load* 176 kg (XT500E)
180 kg (XT600E)
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Sidestand, checking and lubricating .... 6-28
Spark plug, checking ............................. 6-8
Specifications ........................................ 8-1
Speedometer unit .................................. 3-2
Starter (choke) knob .............................. 3-9
Starting the engine ................................ 5-1
Steering, checking ............................... 6-30
Storage .................................................. 7-4
Supporting the motorcycle ................... 6-36
T
Tachometer ........................................... 3-3
Tail/brake light bulb, replacing ............. 6-35
Throttle cable free play, adjusting ....... 6-16
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ......................................... 6-27
Tires .................................................... 6-16
Tool kit ................................................... 6-1
Troubleshooting ................................... 6-41
Troubleshooting chart .......................... 6-42
Turn signal light bulb, replacing ........... 6-35
V
Valve clearance, adjusting .................. 6-16
Vehicle identification number ................ 9-1
W
Wheel bearings, checking ................... 6-30
Wheels ................................................ 6-19
INDEX
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