Yamaha XJ600S Diversion (Seca II): review, history, specs

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Class: sport-touring (XJ600S) / naked (XJ600N)

Production: 1992-2002

Also called: Yamaha Diversion 600, Yamaha XJ600S (Seca II)

Successor: Yamaha XJ6 Diversion

Models
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

Yamaha XJ600S Diversion (1992-1997)
Yamaha XJ600S Diversion (1998-2002)
Yamaha XJ600N (1994-1997)
Yamaha XJ600N (1998-2002)

History

History
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
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
ID
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


2.733

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.

Yamaha XJ600N (Diversion Naked)
Yamaha XJ600N (Diversion Naked)
Yamaha XJ600N (Diversion Naked)
Yamaha XJ600S Diversion
Yamaha XJ600S Diversion

Videos

Yamaha XJ600 Diversion: video.

Yamaha XJ600S Diversion

Manuals

Yamaha XJ600 Diversion: manuals, parts, microfiches.

  1. motorcyclenews.com | "YAMAHA XJ600 DIVERSION (1992 - 2004) Review" | Average fuel consumption
  2. motorradonline.de | "GEBRAUCHTBERATUNG YAMAHA XJ 600 N/S" | 0-100 km/h
  3. motorradonline.de | "GEBRAUCHTBERATUNG YAMAHA XJ 600 N/S" | Höchstgeschwindigkeit