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1990Yamaha SRX 600

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The 1990 Yamaha SRX 600 is a Japanese roadster. It uses a 608cc air-cooled four-stroke single making 45 hp and 46 Nm, driving through a 5-speed gearbox. It weighs 155 kg dry and has a 15-litre tank and a 770 mm seat.

Capacity
608.0 ccm
Engine
Single, four-stroke
Gearbox
5-speed
Dry weight
155.0 kg
Seat height
770 mm
Power
45.0 HP (34.0 kW) @ 6500 RPM
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Other years 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested
Speed 35Agility 65Comfort 45Off-road 10Touring 30Road manners 40
Off-road & trail10%
Cornering65%
City riding55%
Daily riding55%
Touring30%
Two-up35%
Track45%
Best for
Naked bike built for its class - everyday, practical use.
Built for
A naked bike from Yamaha, built around a 608cc engine - a real production model, but this profile is formula-generated from its class and spec sheet rather than individually reviewed.
Not ideal for
Not for serious performance or off-road use.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

Will it fit you?

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At 770mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 1990 Yamaha SRX 600, with a moderate knee angle of around 100 degrees and a forward-leaning riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Reliability & safety

Bike Reliability score, safety recalls and owner complaints

Bike Reliability

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48
out of 100Average

The Yamaha SRX 600 passed its annual roadworthiness test first time 82.5% of the time, 0.1 points below expected for bikes of the same age and mileage. That beats 48% of models.

Bikes first registered in 1990 have 41 tests, too few for their own score, so this covers every year.

82.5%Passed first time
10.2%Failed outright
7.4%Fixed during test
27,000Typical miles
1,231Tests
Pass rate by miles ridden
0-10k
85.6%
10-20k
85.1%
20-30k
82.8%
30-40k
82.6%
40-50k
82%
50k+
75.3%

All years of this model.

Score by year first registered
1985198619871988
Against its rivals · ranks 4 of 6
#Model (all years)ScoreTests
1 BMW K 75 71 Good 17,173
2 Ducati 750 Sport 59 Average 2,600
3 Yamaha FZX 750 Fazer 50 Average 640
4 Yamaha SRX 600 48 Average 1,231
5 Moto Guzzi V 65 45 Average 883
6 Honda NTV 650 Revere 27 Below average 416

Rivals are the most-viewed bikes on MotorcycleDB in the same category and engine size, from within three years of this model.

From British annual roadworthiness tests, 2005-2025. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA MOT test data, Great Britain). How Bike Reliability works.

Full specifications

Engine
Capacity
608.0 ccm
Power
45.0 HP (34.0 kW) @ 6500 RPM
Torque
46.0 Nm (4.7 kgf-m) @ 5500 RPM
Engine type
Single, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio
0.2903 HP/kg (dry)
Compression
8.5:1
Cooling system
Air
Fuel system
Carburettor
Starting
Kick
Transmission
Gearbox
5-speed
Transmission type
Manual
Final drive
Chain
Performance
Top speed
171.9 km/h (106.8 mph)
Dimensions & weight
Wheelbase
1380 mm
Overall length
2049 mm
Overall width
740 mm
Overall height
1140 mm
Seat height
770 mm
Dry weight
155.0 kg
Wet weight
172.0 kg
Fuel capacity
15.00 litres
Ground clearance
150 mm
Chassis & suspension
Front suspension
36mm Telescopic forks
Rear suspension
Dual Kayaba shocks 5-way adjustable for preload
Front wheel travel
134 mm
Brakes & wheels
Front brakes
2x 267mm disc
Front brakes diameter
267 mm
Rear brakes
Single 240mm disc
Rear brakes diameter
240 mm
Front tyre
100/80-18
Rear tyre
120/80-18

Specs last verified against published sources: .

Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.

What changed, year to year

Differences highlighted
Specification 198519881990199119941997
Capacity 608 cc 608 cc 608 cc 608 cc 608 cc 608 cc
Dry weight 155 kg 155 kg 155 kg 155 kg 155 kg 155 kg
Seat height 770 mm 770 mm 770 mm 770 mm 770 mm 770 mm
Fuel capacity 15 L 15 L 15 L 15 L 15 L 15 L
Bike Reliability ⓘ 48 Average 52 Average Too few tests Too few tests Too few tests Too few tests

Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.

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Common questions

What is the engine size of the Yamaha SRX 600?

The 1990 Yamaha SRX 600 has a Capacity of 608.0 ccm (37.10 cubic inches).

What engine power does the Yamaha SRX 600 have?

The 1990 Yamaha SRX 600 has a Power of 45.0 HP (34.0 kW) @ 6500 RPM.

How many gears does the Yamaha SRX 600 have?

The 1990 Yamaha SRX 600 has a Gearbox of 5-speed.

What is the torque of the Yamaha SRX 600?

The 1990 Yamaha SRX 600 has a Torque of 46.0 Nm (4.7 kgf-m or 33.9 ft.lbs) @ 5500 RPM.

How much does the Yamaha SRX 600 weigh?

The 1990 Yamaha SRX 600 has a Dry weight of 155.0 kg (341.7 pounds).

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