1995 Yamaha XT600 review from Australia
"The best all round commuter/weekender on the market"
What things have gone wrong with the motorcycle?
Some of the wheel spokes have surface rust.
The carburettors have a small gauze filter that became clogged. The filter is not shown in the manual, and it not visible in a basic strip down. The bike would starve for fuel after approx 3 minutes of running. After about 15 minutes it would run again! Eventually I realised that just enough fuel was leaking past to fill the bowls up again. Found the problem after the third carburettor strip-down. Removed the gauze filters and put in an in-line filter instead. No more problems.
The plastics are not very durable and are easily cracked.
General comments?
A top commuter bike, nimble and plenty of low down torque.
A bit tiring on long trips at 100kph due to the upright seating position and the lack of a fairing.
Tank and footpeg vibration are tiring on long trips.
Road tyres make this bike a seriously good handler, considering the road/trail design of the bike.
The reserve tank is poor. You have to be very close to a service station, as it is only good for a few minutes riding.
The ignition (key) is between the instruments and is difficult to access.
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| Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1995 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Acceleration marks | 7/10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Handling marks | 7/10 |
| Braking marks | 5/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 28000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 35000 kilometres |
| Previous motorcycle | Honda XL250 |
| Date of Entry | 24th November, 2004 |