Yamaha XJ 600S Diversion (1992-95)

The Yamaha XJ 600S Diversion was produced from 1992 to 1995 with a 599cc, four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder engine. It had a compression ratio of 10:1 and used Mikuni BDS28 downdraft carburettors for induction. The bike had a maximum power of 61 hp at 8,500 rpm and a maximum torque of 33.9 lb-ft at 7,000 rpm. The transmission was a six-speed with a wet multiple plate clutch and chain final drive. The bike had cast alloy wheels, 3-spoke wheels, and was equipped with a double cradle frame. The front suspension was a 41mm telescopic fork, and the rear suspension was a Monocross monoshock adjustable for preload. The bike had a front wheel travel of 140mm and a rear wheel travel of 110mm. The brakes consisted of 2x 320mm discs with a 2-piston caliper on the front and a single 245mm disc with a 1-piston caliper on the rear. The bike weighed 213 kg (469.5 lbs) when wet and had a fuel capacity of 17 litres (4.4 US gal). The dimensions of the bike were 2170 mm (85.4 in) in length, 770 mm (30.3 in) in width, and 1205 mm (47.4 in) in height, with a seat height of 770 mm (30.3 in) and a ground clearance of 150 mm (5.9 in).

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Yamaha XJ 600S Diversion

Year: 1998 – 00
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