Yamaha XJ600S Diversion (1992-95)

The Yamaha XJ 600S Diversion is a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder motorcycle available in two different years: 2001-2004 and 1992-1995. The engine has a capacity of 599cc or 36.5 cu-in and is air-cooled with a compression ratio of 10:1. It has a wet sump lubrication system and is powered by 4x 28mm Mikuni BDS28 downdraft carburetors. The motorcycle has a maximum power output of 61hp or 45kW at 8500rpm and a maximum torque of 33.9 lb-ft or 4.7 kgf-m at 7000rpm. The clutch is a wet multiple plate type and the transmission is a 6-speed, with a chain final drive. It has a double cradle frame, 41mm telescopic forks, and a rear monocross monoshock adjustable for preload, with 3 spoke cast alloy wheels. The front brakes consist of 2x 320mm discs and 2 piston calipers, and the rear brake is a single 245mm disc with a 1 piston caliper. The motorcycle has a length of 2170mm, width of 770mm, height of 1205mm, and a wheelbase of 1445mm. The seat height is 770mm with a ground clearance of 150mm. It weighs 198kg dry and 213kg wet, with a fuel capacity of 17 liters or 4.4 US Gallons.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Yamaha XJ 600S Diversion

Year: 2001 – 04


Year: 1992 – 95
Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder
Capacity: 599 cc / 36.5 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 58.5 x 55.7 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 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 Tyre: 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 Tyre: 110/80H17
Rear Tyre: 130/70H18
Rake: 25 degrees
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 Litres / 4.4 US gal

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