XJ6 ABS

2011 Yamaha XJ6 ABS Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Yamaha's naked motorcycle lineup, the 2011 Yamaha XJ6 ABS features a 600 cc (36.6 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 78 HP (56.9 kW) at 10,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 59.7 Nm (44 lb-ft) at 6,100 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 130 HP per liter and a 3,900 rpm working window between peak torque (6,100 rpm) and peak power (10,000 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 XJ6 ABS measures 210 kg (463 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.37 HP/kg (2.69 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 785 mm (30.9 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,440 mm (56.7 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 17.3-liter (4.6 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 6 indexed model years from 2009 to 2015, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.