Yamaha XJ600S Diversion (Seca II): review, history, specs
Class: sport-touring (XJ600S) / naked (XJ600N)
Production: 1992-2002
Also called: Yamaha Diversion 600, Yamaha XJ600S (Seca II)
Successor: Yamaha XJ6 Diversion
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| Yamaha XJ600S Diversion
(Europe, North America, Oceania, Japan) 1992-1997 |
Yamaha XJ600S Diversion
(Europe, North America) 1998-2002 |
Yamaha XJ600N
(Europe, Oceania) 1994-1997 |
Yamaha XJ600N
(Europe) 1998-2002 |
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History
| History | ||
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| Year | Country | Name / Frame / Engine |
| 1992 | Europe, North America | Name: Yamaha Diversion 600 / Seca II
Code: 4BR1, 4BR2, 4DG1, 4DS1, 4DU3, 4EB1 |
| 1993 | Europe, North America, Japan | Name: Yamaha Diversion 600 / Seca II
Code: 4BR3, 4BR4, 4DG2, 4DS2, 4HK1, 4EB2 |
| 1994 | Europe, North America, Oceania | Name: Yamaha Diversion 600 / Seca II; Yamaha Diversion 600 (Naked)
Code: 4BR6, 4BR7, 4DG4, 4EB4, 4KA1, 4KE1, 4KE2, 4KF1, 4LX1, 4MB1 |
| 1995 | Europe, North America | Name: Yamaha Diversion 600 / Seca II; Yamaha Diversion 600 (Naked)
Code: 4BR8, 4BR9, 4DG5, 4DUC, 4EB5, 4KA2, 4KE3, 4KE4, 4KF2, 4LX2, 4MB2 |
| 1996 | Europe, North America | Name: Yamaha Diversion 600 / Seca II; Yamaha Diversion 600 (Naked)
Code: 4BRA, 4DG6, 4DUF, 4EB6, 4KA3, 4KE5, 4KE6, 4KF3, 4LX3, 4MB3 |
| 1997 | Europe, North America | Name: Yamaha Diversion 600 / Seca II; Yamaha Diversion 600 (Naked)
Code: 4BRC, 4BRD, 4DG7, 4EB7, 4KA4, 4KE7, 4LX4, 4MB4 |
| 1998 | Europe, North America | Name: Yamaha Diversion 600 / Seca II; Yamaha Diversion 600 (Naked)
Code: 4BRE, 4DG8, 4EB8, 4KA5, 4KE9, 4KF5, 4LX5, 4MB5 |
| 1999 | Europe | Name: Yamaha Diversion 600; Yamaha Diversion 600 (Naked)
Code: 4BRF, 4DG9, 4EB9, 4KA6, 4KEA, 4KF6, 4LX6, 4MB6 |
| 2000 | Europe | Name: Yamaha Diversion 600; Yamaha Diversion 600 (Naked)
Code: 4BRG, 4DGA, 4KEB, 4KF7, 4LX7, 4MB7 |
| 2001 | Europe | Name: Yamaha Diversion 600; Yamaha Diversion 600 (Naked)
Code: 4BRH, 4DGB, 4KEC, 4KF8, 4LX8, 4MB8 |
| 2002 | Europe | Name: Yamaha Diversion 600; Yamaha Diversion 600 (Naked)
Code: 4BRJ, 4DGC, 4KED, 4KF9, 4LX9, 4MB9 |
Specifications
Yamaha XJ600 Diversion: specs.
| Specifications | ||
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| DIMENSIONS | Overall length | 2170 mm / 85,4 in |
| Overall width | 735 mm / 28,9 in | |
| Overall height | 1205 mm / 47,4 in – XJ600S
1090 mm / 42,9 in – XJ600N | |
| Seat height | 770 mm / 30,3 in | |
| Wheelbase | 1445 mm / 56,9 in | |
| Ground clearance | 150 mm / 5,9 in | |
| Dry weight | ||
| Curb (wet) weight | 213 kg / 469 lbs – XJ600S
210 kg / 463 lbs – XJ600N | |
| FRAME | Type | Double cradle (steel) |
| Front suspension, travel | 38 mm telescopic fork, 140 mm / 5,51 in – Diversion 600 (1992-1997)
41 mm telescopic fork, 140 mm / 5,51 in – Diversion 600 (1998-2002) | |
| Rear suspension, travel | Swingarm with mono-shock, 110 mm / 4,33 in
Adjustment: spring pre-load | |
| Front tire size | 110/80-17 (57H) | |
| Rear tire size | 130/70-18 (63H) | |
| Front brake | Single disc, 320 mm, 2-piston caliper – Diversion 600 (1992-1997)
Double disc, 298 mm, 2-piston calipers – Diversion 600 (1998-2002) | |
| Rear brake | Single disc, 245 mm, 1-piston caliper | |
| Fuel capacity | 17,0 l / 4,49 US gal (reserve – 3,5 l) | |
| Trail | 97 mm / 3,81 in | |
| Fuel economy / consumption | 4,52 l / 100 km (52 US mpg)[1] | |
| ENGINE | Type | Air-cooled 4-stroke |
| Cylinder arrangement | 4-cylinders in-line | |
| Bore & Stroke | 58,5 x 55,7 mm | |
| Displacement | 598 cm³ (36,5 cu in) | |
| Compression ratio | 10.0:1 | |
| Valve train | Chain driven DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder | |
| Max. power | 61,0 hp (45,0 kW) / 8500 rpm | |
| Max. torque | 53,0 Nm (5,4 kg-m) / 7500 rpm | |
| Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) | 4,6 sec.[2] | |
| Top speed | 188 km/h (117 mph)[3] | |
| CARBURETION SYSTEM | Type | Carburetor, 4x Mikuni BDS28 |
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| DRIVE TRAIN | Clutch | Wet, multi-plate, cable operated |
| Transmission | 6-speed | |
| Final drive | Chain | |
| Primary reduction | 2.225 | |
| Final reduction | 3.000 | |
| Gear ratio
I II III IV V VI |
1.778 1.333 1.074 0.913 0.821 | |
| ELECTRICAL | Ignition | TCI (digital) |
| Alternator | A.C. magneto 14V 20A at 5000 rpm | |
| Battery capacity | 12V-8Ah | |
Images
Yamaha XJ600 Diversion: images, gallery.
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Videos
Yamaha XJ600 Diversion: video.
Manuals
Yamaha XJ600 Diversion: manuals, parts, microfiches.