XJ 600 S Diversion

2000 Yamaha XJ 600 S Diversion Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Yamaha's allround motorcycle lineup, the 2000 Yamaha XJ 600 S Diversion features a 598 cc (36.5 cu in) air-cooled in-line four, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 56 HP (40.9 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 93.6 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 indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the XJ 600 S Diversion measures 190 kg (419 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.29 HP/kg (3.39 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 170 km/h (106 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 11 indexed model years from 1992 to 2003, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.