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Yamaha SRX600 1988 Parts & Accessories

Manufactured from 1985 through 1997, the Yamaha SRX was designed as a modern, sporty evolution of Yamaha's traditional single-cylinder street bike heritage. Developed to build on the success of the classic SR500, the SRX utilized an updated four-stroke engine derived from the XT600 dual-sport series, featuring a 4-valve cylinder head, a balance shaft, and Yamaha's dual-stage YDIS carburetion system. Built in multiple displacement options—most notably the SRX600 for global export and the SRX400 for the Japanese domestic market—it paired sharp cafe-racer-inspired styling with a lightweight steel chassis, alloy wheels, and triple disc brakes. Later revisions in the 1990s introduced an electric starter and a rear monoshock configuration, solidifying the SRX as a distinctive cult classic praised for its nimble, lightweight handling.

• 608 cc (SRX600) or 399 cc (SRX400) air-cooled SOHC 4-valve single-cylinder engine with dry-sump lubrication
• Yamaha Dual Intake System (YDIS) two-stage carburetor setup
• Lightweight double-cradle steel tube frame with alloy swingarm
• Conventional telescopic front forks
• Dual rear shock absorbers (upgraded to a single rear Monoshock on 1990+ 3VN models)
• Dual front hydraulic disc brakes (or single 320 mm disc on later revisions) and single rear disc brake
• 5-speed manual transmission with wet multi-plate clutch
• Kickstart-only starting system (electric starter introduced on 1990+ redesigns)
• 15-litre to 18-litre fuel tank capacity (depending on model generation)