The Yamaha SRX600 is a cult classic, but it started as a commercial flop. In the US, it sold for just one year, and it was during a time when American riders valued power above everything else. A relatively light weight bike with a 41 horsepower just didn’t cut it – but for riders who can appreciate the styling, handling, and the nostalgia of having to kick over the 595cc single motor, the SRX is a rare, interesting classic.
Basic stats include 41 horsepower, a top speed of 106 miles per hour, and a wet weight of 387 pounds. For more on the SRX, check out this retrospective on Sport Rider (RIP) in which Dean Adams calls the bike misunderstood and says “by almost all definitions, the SRX is a fantastic all-around motorcycle.”
This example has a bit over 18,000 miles and it’s equipped with rebuilt shocks/forks and a Supertrapp exhaust. Maintenance-wise, it has recently received several new parts: the clutch, clutch cable, levers, LED headlight, and a CCR oil filter housing kit. The valves were adjusted 1,000 miles ago, and it’s a couple of non-stock items like the tail lights and a tail tidy.
Find this SRX6 for sale here on Craigslist for $2,500 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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