Air filter
Fuel
Type
Fuel tank capacity
Reserve amount
Carburetor
Type×quantity
Manufacturer
Spark plug
Type/Manufacturer
Spark plug gap
Clutch type
Transmission
Primary reduction system
Primary reduction ratio
Secondary reduction system
Secondary reduction ratio
Number of drive chain
sprocket teeth (rear/front)
Transmission type
Operation
Dry type element
REGULAR UNLEADED
GASOLINE ONLY
15 L
2 L
Y26PV×1
TEIKEI
DPR8EA-9 or DPR9EA-9/NGK
0.8–0.9 mm
Wet, multiple-disc
Spur gear
74/31 (2.387) (XT500E)
71/34 (2.088) (XT600E)
Chain drive
2.533 (XT500E)
3.000 (XT600E)
38/15 (XT500E)
45/15 (XT600E)
Constant mesh 5-speed
Left foot operation
Gear ratio
Chassis
Frame type
Caster angle
Trail
Tire
Front
Type
Size
Manufacturer/
model
Rear
Type
Size
Manufacturer/
model
Maximum load*
8-2
SPECIFICATIONS
1st
2.583
2nd
1.588
3rd
1.200
4th
0.954 (XT500E)
0.955 (XT600E)
5th
0.792
Diamond
27.75° (XT500E)
27°45' (XT600E)
120 mm
With tube
90/90-21 54S or
90/90-21 M/C 54S
BRIDGESTONE / TW47
DUNLOP / TRAIL MAX L
With tube
120/90-17 64S or
120/90-17 M/C 64S
BRIDGESTONE / TW48
DUNLOP / TRAIL MAX
176 kg (XT500E)
180 kg (XT600E)
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