Motorcycle specifications YamahaXJ6 600 Diversion 2012 Entertainment for young people

The XJS 600 Diversion was Yamaha's entry-level tourer that many young people loved. Easy, inexpensive, uncomplicated, a little short on power but ready for any service without fuss, this all-rounder didn't lack for hard work and acquitted itself without ever complaining. But anti-pollution standards, fashion and age meant that it slowly died out at the beginning of the 21st century, leaving a gap in the Yamaha range that the more technical, higher-end Fazer couldn't fill.
But then came the pleasant surprise. 2009 saw the birth of a new 600 cm3 small tourer: the XJ6 Diversion. And as good news never comes alone, this basic motorcycle doubles up as a naked version, ideal for driving schools and young license holders.

like their predecessors, these two versions are technically extremely similar. The main and almost only difference between the 2 versions is the Diversion's fork head. Angular without being sharp, it gives a sporty feel and, above all, judicious protection. The road is accessible to all, and especially to young people, that's what it's all about.

with all the technology that modern sports bikes unleash on us, we've almost forgotten about simple solutions. Not the XJ6 Diversion. Like its XJS grandmother, it adopts a quieter design than the technological showcases. Here, no variable intake, perimeter Deltabox, traction control, radial brake calipers or MotoGP-style inverted forks... No, here, we use what we need to ride, not to slam clocks, and if this 600 doesn't have the chassis of a hypersport, it's not for us.may not have the chassis of a hypersport (radical and unbearable on the open road), it does have a more affordable price than the Fazer (very close to that of its rivals) and a far superior road capability.
Arsouiller? The XJ6 Diversion will appreciate it moderately. Riding pleasure? It's back to smiling. The technical solutions implemented here confirm this trend. The bike uses a classic tubular steel diamond frame, less expensive than an aluminum perimeter like that of the FZ6. These 31.8 mm-diameter tubes are 2.3 mm thick, creating a simple frame that almost disappears beneath the bodywork. The exhaust is also very discreet, tucked away under the engine and behind the tailpipe. Both wheelbase and rake reveal reassuringly wise values. A new fork, new aluminum rims and a new swingarm are all part of the package. The latter doesn't look like much, but that's not what we ask of it.
Brake discs are slightly thinner than those on the FZ6. They are associated with conventional 2-piston calipers, optionally doubled with ABS (+ 400 euros).
Ah, I see some of you pouting in the background... Is it the normal 41 mm fork that's bothering you? Doesn't it look sharp enough? You'd prefer an inverted fork like on a 600 GSX-R, with a sharpened frame... Yeah, but that's not the philosophy of this machine; and the gex costs 4,000 euros more.

when it comes to powertrains, there's no question of using an old-fashioned air-cooled engine like the late XJS. The new Diversion uses a modern, clean and compact 4-cylinder. Coming from the FZ6, and originally derived from the R6, this distiller is somewhat modified and adapted to versatile and available use. Engine response, torque and mapping are optimized for the low and mid-range revs most commonly used on this type of machine. Let's hope this new mill has more character than the old 600 8-valve air-cooled engine, which was smooth and gentle but lacking in character. The cylinder head, camshafts, fuel injection, clutch and gearbox selection have all been revised. Hopefully, it will make us forget the rough shifts of the old XJ 600s.

The XJ disappeared... and was reborn under a misleading name. Same philosophy but more modern, more enticing, it arrives at just the right time to take on the new Kawasaki ER-6f, Suzuki Bandit 650 and the recently renewed Honda CBF 600.

Main engine features :

- 600 cm3 liquid-cooled, four-valve, DOHC in-line four-cylinder engine
- Redesigned intake and exhaust
- New high-compression cylinder head
- Narrower intake ports
- Redesigned cam profile
- High torque at low and medium engine speeds
- One-piece cylinder and upper crankcase
- Bore x stroke 65.5 mm x 44.5 mm
- Forged aluminum pistons
- Multi-jet injector system
- 4-2-1 exhaust with central silencer located under the frame
- 3-way catalytic converter and lambda probe on exhaust system
- New clutch
- Redesigned shifting mechanism

Part-cycle :

- New diamond-shaped tubular steel frame
- Optimized lateral rigidity
- 1,440 mm wheelbase
- Protective half fairing
- 26-degree caster angle and 103.5 mm caster for enhanced manoeuvrability
- Refined, compact hexagonal fuel tank
- New compact swingarm
- Conventional 41 mm-diameter forks
- Monocross rear suspension
- 298 mm front and 245 mm rear discs, 4.5 mm thick.
- 120/70-ZR17 front tire and 160/60-ZR17 rear tire
- Low-resistance 520 chain (530 for the FZ6)
- New cast aluminum wheels
- New, timeless styling emphasizes mass centralization
- Linear-control ABS available as an option
- New instrument panel
- Adjustable handlebar position