When did the Yamaha TT600 come out?
The TT600 is a stripped-down, straightforward, single-cylinder, four-stroke enduro bike released by Yamaha in 1998. The TT600 won over critics with its performance in several off-road riding competitions. While it’s no longer in Yamaha’s current lineup, used versions are cheap and offer great value.
What’s the difference between a TT600 and XT600?
The TT600 is a refresh on a series of enduro bikes Yamaha produced in the ’80s called the XT series. The TT600 is often confused with the XT600, so we’d thought we’d take this opportunity to clear the air on a confusion we’ve seen pop up on various forums.
What kind of smoke does a Yamaha TT600 have?
According to TT600 owners, the smoke is usually of a blue-white color and is accompanied by a smell of burning oil. The smoke usually clears out some minutes after startup, particularly when the bike reaches cruising speed.
Why is my CDI not working on my Yamaha TT600?
From reports, the CDI problem on the TT600 bikes is due to a design defect. The TT600 uses a single-sided circuit board and not the through-hole plating. The latter method efficiently secures components to the circuit board, unlike the former. The CDI unit has a resin, which often heats up and expands.
Is the Yamaha TT600 a desert race bike?
Riding their single cylinder TT600-based desert race bikes, these riders conquered the most hostile terrain and climate known to man, and proved beyond doubt that the Yamaha TT could handle anything. Against this background the TT600 became the favourite choice with riders planning the trip of a lifetime to distant lands.
When did the Yamaha TT600 get an update?
Between 1983 and 1992 the popular TT600 was updated with a number of important features such as the addition of a front disc brake in ’85 and many other detail changes that enhanced the bike’s overall performance. More than any other machine the TT600 captured the spirit of adventure that prevailed in the 1980’s.
Where does the Yamaha TT 600R engine come from?
Manufactured from aluminium, this new tank is located at the machine’s centre of gravity to help enhance handling characteristics. Manufactured by Yamaha Motor Co. Ltd. in Japan, this new TT600R engine offers even higher-performance while retaining the superb reliability and simple design that has made the TT name a legend in the off-road world.
Is the TT600 a good bike to sell?
Since that TT I had 3 other TTs: ’98 TTR, ’95 TTS, ’95 TTE. Great bike. Click to expand… The lack of OEM parts at a resonable price is what causes most to sell or scrap these beasts – I think.