Yamaha XJ600S Diversion (1992-97)

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.

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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