The Yamaha XJ 600S Diversion is a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder motorcycle with a capacity of 599 cc. The engine has a compression ratio of 10:1 and uses a wet sump lubrication system. Induction is provided by four 28mm Mikuni BDS28 downdraft carburetors, and ignition is through a transistor. The bike has a maximum power output of 61 hp / 45 kW @ 8,500 rpm, with a maximum power output at the rear tire of 51.4 hp at 8,400 rpm. The maximum torque is 33.9 lb-ft / 4.7 kgf-m @ 7,000 rpm. The clutch is a wet multiple plate type, and the bike has a six-speed transmission with a final chain drive. The frame is a double cradle, and the bike has telescopic forks on the front and a Monocross monoshock, which is adjustable for preload, on the rear. The front brake is a single 320mm disc with a two-piston caliper, while the rear brake is a single 245mm disc with a single-piston caliper. The bike has three-spoke cast alloy wheels with a front tire size of 110/80H17 and a rear tire size of 130/70H18. It has a rake of 25 degrees and a wheelbase of 1445mm. The dry weight is 195kg, and the wet weight is 211kg. The fuel capacity of the bike is 17 litres, and its average consumption is 18.1 km/litre. The braking distance for 60-0 and 100-0 km/h is 13.6m / 39.8m, respectively. The bike can complete a standing quarter-mile in 12.5 seconds/162 km/h and has a top speed of 185.7 km/h.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Yamaha XJ 600S Diversion
| Year | 1992 – 97 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 38mm 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 | Single 320mm disc 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 | 195 kg / 430 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 211 kg / 465 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 17 Litres / 4.4 US gal |
| Consumption Average | 18.1 km/lit |
| Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0 | 13.6 m / 39.8 m |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 12.5 sec / 162.0 km/h |
| Top Speed | 185.7 km/h / 115.3 mph |
