XJ 600 N

2001 Yamaha XJ 600 N Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Yamaha's naked motorcycle platform, the 2001 Yamaha XJ 600 N relies on a 599 cc (36.6 cu in) in-line four, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 61 HP (44.5 kW) at 8,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 53 Nm (39.1 lb-ft) at 7,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 101.8 HP per liter and a 1,000 rpm working window between peak torque (7,500 rpm) and peak power (8,500 rpm), the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.

On the scales, the XJ 600 N measures 195 kg (430 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.31 HP/kg (3.2 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 770 mm (30.3 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,445 mm (56.9 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 17-liter (4.5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 180 km/h (112 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 6 indexed model years from 1994 to 2002, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.