Yamaha XJ600S DiversiOn
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| Yamaha XJ600S DiversiOn | |
| Manufacturer | |
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| Production | 1992 - 95 |
| Class | Standard |
| Engine | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Compression ratio | 10:1 |
| Ignition | Transistor |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Frame | Double cradle |
| Suspension | Front: 41mm Telescopic forks, no adjustment Rear: Monocross monoshock adjustable for preload |
| Brakes | Front: 2x 320mm discs 2 piston caliper Rear: Single 245mm disc 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tire | 110/80H17 |
| Rear Tire | 130/70H18 |
| Wheelbase | 1445 mm / 56.8 in |
| Seat Height | 770 mm / 30.3 in |
| Weight | 198 kg / 436.5 lbs (dry), 213 kg / 469.5 lbs (wet) |
| Recommended Oil | Yamalube 10w-40 |
| Fuel Capacity | 17 Liters / 4.4 US gal |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a Air cooled cooled Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder. The engine featured a 10:1 compression ratio.
Drive[edit | edit source]
Power was moderated via the Wet multiple plate type.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 110/80H17 front tire and a 130/70H18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2x 320mm discs 2 piston caliper in the front and a Single 245mm disc 1 piston caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a 41mm Telescopic forks, no adjustment while the rear was equipped with a Monocross monoshock adjustable for preload. The XJ600S DiversiOn was fitted with a 17 Liters / 4.4 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 198 kg / 436.5 lbs. The wheelbase was 1445 mm / 56.8 in long.
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Overview[edit | edit source]
Yamaha XJ 600S Diversion
MCN review
The Yamaha XJ600 Diversion is a Vauxhall Astra diesel amongst motorcycles with all the worthiness (and dreariness) that implies. Designed from the outset to be soft, cheap, versatile, simple and novice-friendly, the curiously-named Yamaha XJ600 Diversion is pleasant, predictable and a useful hack. But note the complete absence of the words desire, excitement, performance or thrills. Engine
The Yamaha XJ600 Diversion is softer than a marshmallow in a swimming pool. But then, thats the way it was meant to be. Purpose-designed aircooled four is mechanically bullet and idiot proof and pretty much the same to use. Dont go hunting for power bands there arent any. But the Yamaha XJ600 Diversion purrs around without a glitch quite happily and lasts forever. Looks a bit like an old classic Honda engine, too
Again, the Yamaha XJ600 Diversion is adequate and novice-friendly rather than in any way inspiring or exciting. But as versatile, first-big-bike-type transport, the Divvy delivers the necessaries. The suspension is rather basic and the brakes a little soft, but it steers sweetly and the ride is good for two.
Not much to write home about but first time big bikers or couriers (cos they love em too) wont find much to complain about with the Yamaha XJ600 Diversion. The mirrors mirror, the instruments inform, the switchgear has everything in the right place just like a Vauxhall Astra diesel, in fact The Yamaha XJ600 Diversion was built to endure rather than impress. So steel proliferates over alloy, chunkiness over finery and straightforward, simple mechanicals over high tech. It works, too. Not much goes wrong with the Yamaha XJ600 Diversion and mileages the wrong side of 50,000 are fairly common.
Model History
1992: Yamaha XJ600 Diversion
launched.
1993: Yamaha XJ600 Diversion gets new fairing with air scoops, screen now
has grey trim.
1994: New Diversion logo on fairing.
1996: Yamaha XJ600 Diversion gets oil cooler. New carburetor. New fairing
with indicators mounted on the sides. New headlamp. Choke now mounted on
left handlebar. Redesigned bar end weights. Reshaped side panels.
1997: New fork leg protectors. Now with hazard warning light switch. New
seat.
1998: Revised centre stand. New 41mm (from 38mm) front forks.
2004: Yamaha XJ600 Diversion discontinued.
| Make Model | Yamaha XJ 600S Diversion |
|---|---|
| Year | 1992 - 95 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement | 599 cc / 36.5 cu-in |
| Bore X Stroke | 58.5 x 55.7 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression | 10:1 |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Induction | 4x 28mm Mikuni BDS28 downdraft carburettors |
| Ignition | Transistor |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 61 hp / 45 kW @ 8.500 rpm |
| Max Power Rear Tire | 51.4 hp @ 8400 rpm |
| Max Torque | 33.9 lb-ft / 4.7 kgf-m @ 7000 rpm |
| Clutch | Wet multiple plate type |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Gear Ratio | 1st 2.733 2nd 1.778 3rd 1.333 4th 1.074 5th 5th 0.913 6th0.821 |
| Frame | Double cradle |
| Front Suspension | 41mm Telescopic forks, no adjustment |
| Front Wheel Travel | 140 mm / 5.5 in |
| Rear Suspension | Monocross monoshock adjustable for preload |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 110 mm / 4.3 in |
| Front Brakes | 2x 320mm discs 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Single 245mm disc 1 piston caliper |
| Wheels | 3 Spoke cast alloy wheel |
| Front Tire | 110/80H17 |
| Rear Tire | 130/70H18 |
| Rake | 25° |
| Trail | 97 mm / 3.8 in |
| Dimensions | Length 2170 mm / 85.4 in Width 770 mm / 30.3 in Height 1205 mm / 47.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 1445 mm / 56.8 in |
| Seat Height | 770 mm / 30.3 in |
| Ground Clearance | 150 mm / 5.9 in |
| Dry Weight | 198 kg / 436.5 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 213 kg / 469.5 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 17 Liters / 4.4 US gal |