Stylish mid-sized motorcycle - Yamaha Diversion 600

In 1992, the Japanese concern Yamaxa introduced a new line of road motorcycles - Diversion . Despite the somewhat ambiguous name, the line offered two versions. With an engine capacity of more than 0.5 liters. for the export market (XJ 600) and less than 0.5 for sales in Japan only (XJ 400). And if the larger version had its own success, the Japanese consumer did not like the small version . A year after the launch, engineers tried to correct the situation by releasing a special version - an update, but this did not bring success.

In 1994, the Yamaxa XJ 400 Diversion became history.

Repair and tuning

The myth that all Japanese motorcycles are complex and therefore expensive to maintain is nothing more than a myth. Such a popular Diversion is an inexpensive motorcycle, despite its excellent technical characteristics, and there is nothing overly complicated about it. Of course, this is a consequence of the attempts of Japanese engineers to reduce the cost of its production, but what difference does it make if the result is still so good?

Repair

Since there are no auxiliary systems other than ABS in this model, its repair and maintenance are quite simple. Any problems, even the most serious ones, can be dealt with at any general motorcycle service center, so there is no point in spending money on expensive trips to official dealers. And most operations can be done yourself if you are the happy owner of a garage and tools.

Spare parts

There are no problems with them - the company continues to support discontinued models for many years, and in many respects the Diversiya is unified with its brothers in the model range. Spare parts cost about the same as for all other Japanese bikes of a similar price category, that is, more expensive than for small-capacity bikes, but cheaper than for flagship models.

Tuning

There are a lot of tuning options available, if only you had enough money! The manufacturer offers something, but the choice of non-original parts is much higher. The most popular are windshields of increased height, xenon light optics and, in some cases, replacing the suspension with a more powerful one. All this is not cheap, but it is completely worth it.

Dimensions and weight

Before moving on to the numbers, you need to remember that the bike was designed for a Japanese driver, so tall Europeans may find it a little uncomfortable.

• length - 2097 mm;
• height - 1177 (glass) 775 (seat) mm;
• width - 748 mm.

Wheelbase - 1455 mm and ground clearance - 148 mm .

Weight:

• dry - 177 kg;
• equipped - 197 kg.

Differences from similar motorcycles from other companies

What makes the Yamaha Diversion 600 special? The answer is this: the developers sought to bring to life the most comfortable qualities for driving and controlling a motorcycle. The model was modernized with newfangled inclusions - a cunning headlight with a “side size” star in the forehead, “turn signals” placed along with the number at a respectable distance from the “tail”, and especially a newfangled exhaust under the “belly”. The high-strength steel tube from which the diamond-shaped frame is constructed provides a balance of lateral stiffness, thereby increasing the smoothness of cornering.

The chassis of the Yamaha Diversion 600 has a modern design, is narrow, compact, impressively comfortable and light, which is important for driving motorbikes in large cities with narrow streets

From the point of view of a typical buyer of such equipment, who does not need adrenaline in a bunch of turns, but the ability to get to a place as safely as possible and with minimal fatigue, this type of bike will be ideal for him. The rigidity of the system is not lower than before, but we also tinkered with comfort, reconfiguring the suspension and increasing the fork angle at the same base. It is also worth noting that Yamaha Diversion motorcycles are suitable for both beginners and experienced, seasoned bikers. The tubular frame has significantly reduced the dimensions of the bike and its weight, which makes it possible to steadily adhere to a given trajectory. A motorcyclist of average to short stature can easily touch the ground with his feet at low speeds when maneuvering. The instrument panel contains a modern analog tachometer, as well as a functional monitor with a speedometer. This model is equipped with a tachometer needle with a luminescent coating and LED illumination of the main panel, which makes it easy to control the situation even at night

And this is not the least important point when choosing a future purchase.

Produced in three colors:

• Extreme Yellow.
• Midnight Black.
• Cloudy White.

Yamaha has also developed a huge number of accessories for this model for comfortable travel at any distance. The compact motorcycle "Yamaha Diversion-600" is easy to ride. An important role in describing the advantages of “Diversion” is played by a very stylish external appearance, which, combined with Japanese capitalism and the absence of significant disadvantages, makes the model attractive to a wide audience.

Reviews from owners about the Yamaha Diversion 600 bike are not very enthusiastic, although generally positive. Unfortunately, a large man is somewhat uncomfortable behind the wheel and still needs to try to look in the rearview mirrors. For spoiled motorcyclists, it seems too predictable and calm, although for a beginner this is sometimes worth a lot. There are very different opinions about traveling long distances. Some are wildly delighted, and some are dissatisfied with the fact that the seat is too thin and too hard for them to go on a long journey with pleasure and comfort.

Features of the model, or What else do we not know about the popular motorbike?

The new model was significantly redesigned, but the creators did not change the old front shock absorbers due to savings: this could greatly increase the already high price of this model. The thickness of the discs was reduced by 0.5 mm (they should play a role in reducing inertia during acceleration and braking). The rims have become lighter, and the use of a lighter 520 chain and a smaller rear axle diameter allows the unsprung and rotating masses of the motorbike to be reduced. Accordingly, greater realization of the motor’s capabilities became possible: to improve its elasticity, it had to be redesigned. The combination of intake and exhaust devices has changed.

As a result, the thrust increased significantly by 4,000-5,000 rpm in the main engine operating mode, as a result of which it became possible to change gears more rarely, which greatly simplifies the process of driving the bike. In order to reduce costs, the aluminum frame was replaced with a steel one, which increased the overall weight of the motorcycle. For a visual comparison, consider the Yamaha Diversion 600 (1992) model in the photo below.

The weight of the bike today when fully equipped is about 216 kg. As standard, flat sliders protect the equipment from damage. It is also possible to equip it with an ABS system. The suspension is quite soft and works perfectly. On good road surfaces the bike feels balanced. The steel frame is not practical enough for driving on bad roads; it will be much more difficult to control the motorcycle: but this should not scare you away, because this model has many more advantages. As for the gear shift and clutch mechanism, it has been redesigned for better maneuverability in city traffic. The braking system meets the expectations of even the most experienced drivers. The gearbox is precise and shifts smoothly. The top speed is about 215 km/h, and it accelerates to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds. Moves away easily, starting at idle speed

All these points, of course, attract the attention of the future buyer, but it’s still worth paying attention to the insides of the model

Driving performance

Of course, based on such modest characteristics of the power plant, there was no need to wait for a “rocket”, but the engineers’ work on the engine bore fruit.

The motorcycle has become very dynamic, and good handling coupled with its small size made it possible to easily pass through any city traffic jams.

Maximum speed (according to various sources) 160–175 km/h. But already at 140 it becomes difficult to control, and further increase in speed is very reluctant.

Acceleration to hundreds

Acceleration from zero to 100 km takes 6 seconds .

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption on the cruiser is 6 liters in the extra-urban cycle. But, interestingly, the urban one is not much different, and in some cases even less.

Yamaha XJ6: characteristics

The Diversion produces 77 horsepower (59.7 Nm of torque). Models of 2010 and subsequent releases are sold for the European market with ABS as standard. The motorcycle frame is steel. This is a typical option for budget motorcycles. The engine displacement is 600 cubic meters, the engine is four-stroke, with four cylinders arranged in a row. Liquid cooling. Six-speed gearbox (constant mesh), chain drive.

The “tidy” is made of an analog tachometer and a display with an electronic speedometer. All instrument panel values ​​are quite easy to read even at night, and the white backlight is not tiring.

The front suspension is presented in the form of a telescopic fork with a stroke of 13 centimeters. The rear suspension is designed as a monoshock absorber with preload adjustment; the travel is also 13 centimeters, as in the front.

The maximum speed is 215 km/h, the weight of the motorcycle is 211 kg. Acceleration to the first hundred is 3.9 seconds. Tank capacity 17 liters. Claimed fuel consumption is 5.8 liters per 100 km. In reality it turns out to be a little more, but it all depends on your riding style. The technical characteristics of the Yamaha XJ6 can be called balanced, thoughtful and sufficient for its class.

The model is available in three factory colors, namely:

• yellow (Extreme Yellow);
• black (Midnight Black);
• white (Cloudy White).

If you see an XJ6 in a different color, it means the bike has been repainted. Do not believe fraudulent sellers who tell you about some special limited versions of the model in a different color. There were no such series (with the exception of Dark Menace, but this series had a carbon fiber design; below we will tell you more about this series. A repainted motorcycle can be either stolen or broken. But there are also simply repainted models at the request of the owner, check everything carefully and thoroughly when purchasing this motorcycle.

Specifications

Let's take a closer look at the technical characteristics of the motorcycle.

Power point

The well-proven engine from the 600 cc version was taken as the basis.

The Japanese did not reinvent the wheel when developing the engine for this model. They took an older model engine as a basis, cut down its characteristics, and put the resulting runt on a motorcycle.

4 pistons arranged in a row, operating on a 4-stroke circuit, were able to show the following characteristics:

• working volume - 399 cm3;
• power - 43 hp;
• number of valves - 8 (2 per cylinder);
• cooling - air;
• fuel supply - carburetor;
• ignition - electronic transistor;
• start - electric starter;
• tank volume - 17 l.

The indicators are not outstanding, but they fit exactly within the framework of Japanese legislation, which began to become stricter just during the years of production of this bike.

Transmission and clutch

Like the older version, the motorcycle has a 6-speed gearbox. There are no complaints about it, except that sometimes it’s quite difficult to guess the neutral.

They screwed up the transmission, there are a lot of complaints about the quality.

In addition to the initially large pedal travel, wear on the parts and components of the box was added.

• Switching according to the standard for sequential boxes . First, then neutral, second and so on until sixth. Skipping passes is not allowed.
• The drive to the rear wheel is a chain .
• The clutch is of the traditional Yamaxa type - multi-disc in an oil bath .

Brakes

Since the version is lightweight, the brakes are minimal.

Front

• number of disks – 1;
• diameter – 320 mm ;
• support – 2-piston ,

Rear

• number of disks – 1;
• diameter – 245 mm ;
• support – 1-piston .

ABS, as well as combined operation, was not offered.

Overview of modifications

The XJ6 Diversion model became a kind of continuation of the more powerful Yamaha FZ6 and replaced it in the European markets. In America it is sold under the name FZ6R.

It was produced almost from the very beginning in three versions: a basic one with a front fairing, without a front fairing with the index N in the model designation, and in a sports version, designated by the letter F.

The model in all variants was restyled in 2013.

The side panels have been redesigned, and changes have been made to the headlight fairing, passenger handles and LED instrument panel lighting. Yellow color has been removed from the color options; the basic version can be equipped with an ABS anti-lock braking system as an additional option. The saddle received a new leather trim, and the turn signals received new lenses. The chain tension system position indicator appears.

At the same time, Yamaha released a limited edition XJ 6 SP Dark Menace. It differs only in the spectacular carbon fiber finish, combined and six on the fairings.

Price of Yamaha XJ6 Diversion F based on sales advertisements

The maximum price of Yamaha XJ6 Diversion F among the advertisements found is RUB 450,000*

The average price of Yamaha XJ6 Diversion F among the advertisements found is RUB 361,000*

The minimum price of Yamaha XJ6 Diversion F among the advertisements found is RUB 280,000*

Yamaha xj6 diversion fz6r in Sergiev Posad

11/25/2020 450,000 rub.

Yamaha xj6 diversion F 2010 in Medvedovskaya

10/21/2020 RUB 300,000

Yamaha xj6 diversion fz6 in Sergiev Posad

09.29.2020 450,000 rub.

XJ6 Diversion F in Moscow

11/12/2019 RUB 370,000

Yamaha XJ6 diversion FA in Korolev

08/22/2019 RUB 330,000

Yamaha XJ 6 XJ6 Diversion F ABS FZ6R without mileage in Temryuk

07/02/2019 RUB 310,000

Yamaha XJ6 Diversion F in Izhevsk

03/24/2017 390,000 rub.

Yamaha xj6 diversion f in Stavropol

02/13/2017 374,000 rub.

Motorcycle Yamaha XJ6 Diversion F in Kotlas

02/06/2017 320,000 rub.

Yamaha XJ6 Diversion F ABS in Sarapul

01/25/2017 350,000 rub.

Yamaha XJ6 Diversion F in Izhevsk

01/18/2017 RUB 390,000

Yamaha XJ6 diversion fazer in Moscow

11/15/2016 280,000 rub.

Yamaha XJ6 Diversion FA 2010 in Khimki

11.11.2016 350,000 rub.

Yamaha XJ6 Diversion F 2013 in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky

04.11.2016 400,000 rub.

* Attention! Under the maximum, average and minimum of the Yamaha XJ6 Diversion F motorcycle on this page, the average cost according to advertisements for sale on the Internet is indicated, without taking into account the year of manufacture, configuration and generation of the motorcycle model.

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Yamaha XJ 900 Diversion

- a road motorcycle that lived a long and glorious life on the assembly line. A strong mid-ranger in most respects, this bike was positioned as a universal road touring bike. Everything about this motorcycle is as simple and reliable as possible - the engine, the main gear drive, and everything else. It’s not for nothing that the Diversion 900 is still quite popular, since there are plenty of copies in decent condition on the secondary market, and the motorcycle is not very expensive.

Of course, the now outdated design of the Diversion immediately catches the eye, but this entire series, starting with the Yamaha XJ 400 Diversion, emphasized endurance and simplicity of design, rather than design. To some these days this bike may seem unsightly, but its main advantages still lie not in its appearance, but in the fact that the Diversion 900 is an almost eternal motorcycle, with proper care, of course. When creating this road tourist, Japanese designers were clearly guided by the principle “the simpler, the more reliable.” And it should be noted that they made the right decision - the motorcycle turned out great.

Over the years of production, versions of the Yamaha XJ 900 were produced with some changes, both external and affecting the technical component of the motorcycle. But the basic design of this “Diversion” has always remained unchanged - a steel frame, an in-line 4-cylinder air-cooled engine and a reliable cardan drive. The engine, depending on the year of manufacture, has slightly different performance, but all versions of the Diversion 900 can produce up to 90 horsepower, give or take, and about 75 nm of torque. The indicator is quite good, even taking into account the fact that the cardan takes away some of the power. The gearbox on all 900 cc “Diversions” is five-speed, and the engine is powered by carburetors. The maximum speed is just over 200 km/h.

The dry weight of the Yamaha XJ 900 is almost 240 kg, which is not small for a motorcycle in this class. If you completely fill the 22-liter gas tank and fill in the rest of the fluids, and hang some tuning equipment like panniers on the motorcycle, and even load them well, the weight of the motorcycle will increase even more. However, despite this, the Diversion 900 accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just over four seconds. Thanks to the center of gravity, which is not the highest by class standards, the motorcycle subjectively seems neither light nor heavy, and the seat height of 79.5 centimeters will allow most motorcyclists to firmly reach the ground with both feet.

The “Diversion” suspensions were quite soft and comfortable, exactly what you need when you drive for a long time, and sometimes on not the best asphalt. Of course, this is not a touring enduro, but a purely road motorcycle, but the Yamaha XJ 900 has a smooth ride; this cannot be taken away from the bike. True, the motorcycle does not like sharp maneuvers, and it takes long turns with some effort, so you have to put in some effort for this. However, as a classic road bike, great for both city and touring, the Diversion 900 does very well.

Having installed a fairly powerful motor on the motorcycle, the designers also took care of the brakes. The good tradition of installing three brake discs, which began on the small-capacity Yamaha XJR 400, has not bypassed the Diversion 900 - the bike boasts three brake discs. It cannot be said that its brakes are distinguished by some kind of phenomenal grip, but they work, in any case, to a solid four.

In the Yamaha XJ 900, the world saw an excellent motorcycle - versatile, reliable and quite powerful. Of course, a touring enduro or luxury tourer will cope with travel better than the Diversion, and a compact modern naked bike will win in urban conditions, but the Diversion 900 is good at a little of everything. This is an excellent motorcycle, balanced in all respects, which, coupled with its low price on the secondary market, makes it very attractive both as a motorcycle for every day and as a weekend bike.

Yamaha XJ 400 S Diversion (Diversion 400) motorcycle review

The engine is a modest 8-valve, oil-air-cooled. Then, everyone told me that this is a bicycle, a kind of Japanese sunrise, it doesn’t move at all. No doubt, the engine here is not from sport, but after the Soviet motorcycle industry its modest 42 were enough for me horses, although the PTS foolishly said as many as 50. At the bottom it pulls great, in a traffic jam you can start from 3, it will pull out, but it’s closer to 10-11 thousand, i.e. to the red zone, it turns sour. However, I didn’t anneal much on it, because I understood that the device was not designed for that, the maximum that I squeezed out was 170 km/h, then it was already a point press-press, and it simply blew me away with my then weighing 70 kilos with a considerable height of almost 2 meters))).

The motorcycle goes through a hundred in about 9-10 seconds. During a quiet ride, the average consumption is 5 liters, if you burn it out - 7, in the city, due to traffic jams, the average was 6-7 liters. On the highway, the tank is 17 liters at a speed of 100-120 km/h for 6 the transmission is enough for about 430 km - i.e. about a liter per 25 km or 4 liters per hundred, which I think is not bad for such equipment.

I will also note a somewhat rough throttle grip, or rather its sensitivity, which is generally not bad for a beginner, because it often happens that in order to control the gas, you need to very precisely dose the efforts on the grip, because the strokes of some motorcycles are minimal, i.e. I barely touched the gas and the revs soared like lightning. On Diversion this is not the case.

Box - this is where the Japs surprised me, why bother betting on a modest 400 cubes 6 (six)! a gearbox? For me, it’s just 5 and no more, but it didn’t bother me, there’s a joke with it. During the process of ownership, I forgot about 6th gear, although I turned it on a couple of times on the highway.

The gears themselves shift wonderfully, although it immediately became clear to me that the gearbox was clearly not designed for frequent active shifts (as in sports), the shift lever travel is somewhat large when compared with other 400s. Otherwise, the gearbox has no problems.

The suspension is a regular fork for road bikes, moderately soft, the ground clearance is good, you can easily steer along a country road and even force through puddles of medium depth. The center of gravity of the motorcycle is quite high, with all that it implies.

The brakes are single-disc on both wheels, they were enough for me during normal use, they stop well. Of course, when driving at high speeds, over 140 you want more effective braking, but this makes you more accurately predict possible maneuvers.

Landing, controls

The seating position on the Diversion is quite high, the mots is positioned as a classic. However, it’s comfortable to sit even with my considerable height of 185 cm, I didn’t get tired on long trips, although I didn’t travel more than 750 km at a time.

The lighting control knobs on the steering wheel are good, everything is simple, convenient and works great, the tactile sensations are also excellent.

The dashboard is simple, everything is perfectly readable, the only serious drawback in my opinion is that there is no fuel level indicator. You regularly need to look into the tank to see how much gasoline is splashing there.

One more thing - there is no oil pressure sensor here (though I don’t know exactly what type of sensor is usually installed on motorcycles) - there is a low oil level sensor, i.e. asks to top it up to the level on the window when it lights up.

The seat is two-seater, there are even handles at the back for the passenger to hold on to, but of course it’s really boring to ride on such a motz together, it’s even more or less so on a six-hundred-seater, and here, of course, you can carry a girlfriend, but it’s detrimental in any case. And it doesn’t fit the curb weight , if you constantly travel with two people, then it’s simply dangerous. Definitely a mots for egoists or 2 very flat-skinny Japs weighing 60 kilograms each.

Under the removable seat there is traditionally a battery, a fuse block, a small recess for small things such as a spark plug wrench and a pair of screwdrivers.

The standard headlight shines very well, no xenon is needed, although you can probably install it if you wish.

There is also such a feature - if you are about to start moving and the step is not removed, the motorcycle will stall.

Exploitation.

I used 92 gasoline, and at 95 the increase in power is small, but there is a chance of the spark plugs screwing up, this happened. Or the option is to fill it with 95 at proven gas stations, although in the end there is little point in this.

I used only Castrol synthetic motorcycle oil, I didn’t have any oil consumption, although at first it consumed about 250 grams per 2000 km, I changed the oil and filter and the burn went away, although Yamaha engines love to eat oil, I know this from other models. However, maybe this is the established pattern a stereotype, such as the oil burner in BMW engines. By the way, the oil level is convenient to control - there is a special window in the gearbox body. Changing the oil is also not difficult - there is a drain plug with a hexagon in the bottom of the crankcase.

In winter, the engine was parked in a regular garage, and the battery was taken home for the winter. In the spring, after hibernation, it started up quite vigorously.

During operation, several lights on the instrument panel died, so I removed the fairing cover and easily replaced it. A year after the purchase, the original battery died, I bought a good analogue of Moratti from Slovenia, it works great.

The seals on the fork have not leaked in the 12,000 km I have driven.

A year after the purchase, towards the end of the second season, the carburetor began to mope, the idle was acting up, I began to fill the spark plugs and the consumption increased - the seals dried out, some of the needles were covered, in general they sorted it out for me, they said that the carburetors on the Diversions were a weak point.

When I was already selling, it was the turn of the chain, it stretched for a little over 20 thousand, and with that I sold it.

That's actually all the problems.

Summary

It’s a pretty good motorcycle, it’s unlikely to be suitable for annealing and racing, but it will learn to drive in real conditions just fine. It doesn’t provoke you to unscrew the throttle and go to the point, like in sports. Predictable and adequate behavior. I recommend it if you come across a copy in good condition and for a reasonable price.

ZY Now I’m dissecting a Susa Jixer 750. Of course, after the Diversion, the Jixer is a space interceptor, a sports manned projectile. Looking at other Yamahas, nostalgia for the Diversion pops up in my head, I recently saw Yamaha again made the Diversion 600 cc, the design has changed but not much.

First motorcycle.

The agony of choosing a vehicle always overcomes everyone - whether you choose a Zaporozhets or a Bentley - it doesn’t matter. And when the first vehicle (a new category) is selected, the number of problems can be easily cubed. Of course, the best motorcycles for beginners are the Japanese 400 cc. And the best in terms of characteristics is the Honda SV400SF. But the prices go through the roof for 150 thousand. And a beginner still needs to buy equipment. We’ll leave driving in flip-flops and T-shirts to idiots, we’re not like that, right? For starters - helmet, jacket, gloves, knee pads. Motorcycle pants and boots - when the experience grows and there is a level-up. And don’t forget to change all the technological fluids in order to have a happily ever after...

Naturally, the choice began with reading specialized forums and communicating with familiar motorcyclists and motorcycle school instructors. Then the choice turned to the search for a specific device within a given budget. Avto.ru search gives you this opportunity - to quickly and reliably select. I set myself a budget of 100,000 rubles. I already had entry-level equipment. This bike was the second one I looked at. The first was a shaky Steed in the garage of some informal person.

If you need a 3-second boost to 100, a lot of pathos, being the first to fly away in traffic light races and other penis-extending tricks, this is NOT the place for you. The name “Diversion” seems to come from the fact that this version was the 4th in a row during design (letter D), so they decided to call it that; or some other delights of marketers.

If you need a simple, cheap (in terms of purchase and maintenance costs), full-size (for big guys), for learning how to actually ride a motorcycle in the city/highway, a reliable and unpretentious motorcycle for every day, this is an excellent choice.

At first I was a little confused by the air cooling of the engine, but it turned out to be a feature, not a bug. Thermal gaps in the motor, which are selected as the temperature increases, are a disadvantage that turn into advantages. General stunting (42 hp is not a racing figure at all), noise during operation are disadvantages, but forgiveness of mistakes (sharply unscrewing the throttle, careless operation of the clutch, incorrect landing, especially in corners), impossibility of boiling-overheating (if the cork is especially hard - the motorcycle simply stalls) - these are clear advantages of a motorcycle positioned as a motorcycle for beginners.

The oil required is the “to be used” grade (I used Motul 10w40, semi-synthetic), the usual consumables (but the brake pads are similar to YBR125, you must not confuse them), the fit is comfortable (I’m 1.82m tall and weigh 105kg).

By the way, the engine consumes a little oil (100-200 grams per 1000 km), depending on how much the handle is unscrewed. At rpms up to 7,000 there is no power at all, but if you turn it up more, it starts, yes... But you can forgive the old man.

I installed the bars (Crazy Iron) and the case (Biltema) myself.

Over the 5 years of ownership, there were no failures (the engine was from 1992!), but it dried out a couple of times on the highway, then there was a problem starting (you need to push it, some kind of another trick from the vacuum carburetor).

The weakness of the engine in the city is almost not felt, you are the first to leave a traffic light (if there is no Porsche nearby), but after 60 the acceleration weakens, and it is not interesting to turn a long-stroke engine. And the weakness of the frame is revealed in comparison when you sit on the next bike with an aluminum deltabox frame...

This mot is about something else. It's about preparing for the next moto. From the classic that it is (despite the sporty half-fairing), you can start both in the direction of sports and cruisers, and if you’re tired of the city and want to go to the bosom of nature, you can go to enduro. But to understand where you want to go, you need to drive a classic for 2 years.

Such as the Yamaha Diversion.

I want to share my opinion about the operation of the Yamaha Diversion 400 motorcycle. It is strange that most motorcycle enthusiasts do not take it into account, paying attention to the more popular models like the bandit and sb. I used this “device” to catch up on the season. No complaints! The dynamics are better than on Sat, we raced with a friend more than once. The pits are simply swallowed with a bang! Now I have a tourenduro, it’s almost the same on bumps. I read a lot of reviews that he is characterless and boring: 100% false! I don’t know, maybe after a liter they label it as sabotage, but after 7,000 and up to 11,000 it’s just a blast, the acceleration is amazing! Yes, it does not pretend to be a road bike or a cross-country bike, it is something in between, a universal everyday motorcycle without unnecessary inclinations. Came, started, went. By the way, it started up at -10 without any problems. Twist it a little and voila! By the way, the sabotage, having fallen on its side, scratched only a little of the plastic, having already shattered the device twice already, which costs 5,000 Chinese. So think about what is more practical

Bottom line: I recommend it to everyone who switches to Japanomoto and for those who like to ride without problems and with pleasure. Thank you all for your attention

The ergonomics and comfort of the motorcycle are beyond praise. Hence the excellent handling. Just like “a beautiful plane flies beautifully,” so a beautiful motorcycle rides beautifully. The elegant front fairing and windshield, although not large, are very effective at diverting oncoming air flows.

Cornering does not raise any special issues. However, the center of gravity is quite high. The seating position is very comfortable - straight, you don’t lean on the steering wheel, the seat is wide and soft, not only for the driver, but also for the passenger. You can travel quite long distances without getting tired. A good suspension also contributes to this. The front suspension, as they write in many tests, is really soft, which only affects the handling on the “washboard”, while the rear performs above all praise.

The engine runs great, responding instantly to throttle position. There is enough power, 42 hp, but for this you will have to add speed. The engine’s most favorite speed range is from 8 to 10 thousand (maximum speed – 11,200). Our measurements showed that the motorcycle reaches a speed of 100 km/h in ~9 seconds, which is quite good for four hundred cubic meters. At least, in suburban forwarding in the company of two CB-1s, I did not feel inferior. Excellent-looking exhaust pipes (mufflers) provide a dull, powerful sound, which distinguishes the Diversion from the rest of the 400s I know. Air cooling didn’t even have an effect when I, foolishly, made my way to the lake along a forest path in the heat of about 30 degrees in first gear (I don’t do such experiments anymore).

Yamaha gearboxes are not praised in tests. In particular, they write that they are not clear, however, if you don’t anneal them too much, there are no problems with switching. Maybe it's because I have nothing to compare with?

The lighting device copes well with its responsibilities. Particularly good is the low beam, which is scattered over a wide angle and gives the impression that you are driving a car with a pair of headlights.

Diversion is a good motorcycle and it will be a good school for beginners and those who have previously ridden a Soviet motorcycle. It was this motorcycle that contributed to the motorcycle sabotage in my life, in my consciousness. He and I literally burst into the world of Moto and bike culture. The motorcycle opened up a new degree of freedom for me, and I realized that there were no more boundaries. Everything is relative, and now I believe that the first step into the world of Moto was taken by me with Diversion. I think that I will take the next “first” step with the YAMAHA FZ400 fazer.

A normal airplane... I have one like this. Flexible, reliable and convenient (comfortable). Not for the annealer. I'm not going to change it.

Description Yamaha XJ6 Diversion F 2015

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Yamaha XJ6 Diversion F is a motorcycle rarely sold in Russia, equipped with a high-power 78 hp engine. Despite the fact that good models of motorcycles have a very respectable price, and the season for their use is relatively short, the motorcycle market is developing rapidly. And if you believe the words of dealers, then some models of recently released motorcycles are selling like hot cakes at the beginning of the season, and the models brought to Russia are clearly not enough to fully satisfy consumer demand.

A motorcycle has long ceased to be an alternative to a car, and the times when this equipment was bought only because there was not enough money for a full-fledged car are forgotten. Nowadays, two-wheelers can be called technological marvels in many cases, and their cost can be compared with that of prestigious cars.

Many people have started buying motorcycles for hobby purposes as riding or even collecting them has become a good pastime for many people. Many motorcycles, for example the Yamaha XJ6 Diversion F, whose technical characteristics allow us to call the model a prestigious brand, are in demand among both beginners and experienced motorcyclists.

Motorcycles with an engine capacity of 600 cc / 36.6 cu-in cubic meters. see, appeared as a result of long work of inventors who sought to create a model that was not inferior in characteristics to other versions of the motorcycle. In some cases, these models are not only not inferior, but also ahead of other motorcycles, as they have minimal fuel consumption and other excellent parameters.

Motorcycles with an engine capacity of more than 400 kb. cm, which includes the Yamaha XJ6 Diversion F - this category of motorcycles simply cannot claim the title of “motorcycle for a beginner.” On the contrary, this is already a serious technique that requires certain control of motorcycle equipment with a smaller engine capacity. Yes, she attracts more attention, she is the most beautiful, fast, interesting and there is a huge selection of models. But as power increases, the weight of the motorcycle inevitably increases. In this class you are unlikely to find motorcycles lighter than 180 kg, unless they are the latest motorcycle models.

General advantages compared to similar motorcycles

Now that we’ve sorted out the technical characteristics, it’s time to summarize the cherished advantages of this model, confirmed by reviews. And they are as follows:

• Conveniently located switches, easy-to-use dashboard.
• On city roads and good highways, a comfortable bike ride is guaranteed.
• The motorcycle is easy to operate, predictable in behavior and amenable to complete control even in the most unexpected situations.
• Operation is simple for all categories of drivers.
• The seat is comfortable for long bike rides.
• The motorcycle is universal when choosing relative to the road surface.
• Optimal fairing system and stylish expensive design.

Front fork

General information:

• The diameter of the fork leg is 41 mm.
  ;
• The oil used is Suspension oil 01 Yamaha with a viscosity of 5w
  in each leg of
  473 cm3
  (about one liter of oil is needed to repair the entire fork);
• Fork seal size: 41x53x11 ​​mm.
  ;
• Fork spring length: 365.1 mm
  .

Original spare parts:

• Oil seal, one per package: 5VU-23145-00-00
  (Normal price - $11).
• Boot, one per package: 3VD-23144-00-00
  (Normal price - $15).
• Upper fork guide: 3VD-23125-10-00
  (Normal price - $14)
• Lower fork guide: 3VD-23135-10-00
  (Normal price - $11)

Analogues from All Balls Racing:

• All Balls 56-156
  boot and seal kit (two boots, two seals in the box) - $28
• Oil seals only (2 pieces per box) All Balls 55-116
  - $14
• Anthers only (2 pieces per box) All Balls 57-143
  — $15

Target audience: who is this model suitable for?

Thanks to the strong power flow of the six-cc engine, which is easy to control, the Yamaha Diversion 600 is a versatile bike that performs well both on crowded city streets and on highways. It does not require frequent maintenance and you can save a decent amount of money on future use. Finishing elements and modern design make this unit one of the brightest representatives of the middle class.

Manufacturers have contributed a lot to the new version of the “Diversion”: the improved model “Yamaha Diversion-600” (2014), the tuning of which you can also choose at your discretion, has an extremely successful design and provides the opportunity to correct it at your discretion in any good car service center.

Flaws

Despite such meager success, the model had no shortcomings.

Except for one thing - a weak front fork . Even a light touch of the right handle made the motorcycle nod off. During the tests we tried different efforts, but the result was the same. Pressing the handle means nodding.

and dignity

The motorcycle deserves attention. If you find it in good condition, it will become your reliable friend.

According to the owners, the XJ 400 was a universal soldier. He:

• well managed;
• was maneuverable;
• had just enough power to feel good on both city and country roads;
• allowed him to maneuver through traffic jams, passing into the narrowest cracks.

He was simply friendly, allowing the driver to sit in the saddle most of the time rather than work on repairs.

Disadvantages of a motorcycle

Owner reviews about the Yamaha XJ6 are not enthusiastic, but mostly positive.

Yes, a large man (the Japanese don’t grow up like that) is not only uncomfortable behind the wheel, he also needs to manage to look in the rear-view mirrors.

Very mixed reviews about long trips. Some are completely delighted, while others think that the seat is too thin and hard to sit on for a long journey, especially with the shocks transmitted from the rear budget suspension.

Pre-restyling models had very uncomfortable handles for the passenger.

The low bike, according to pilots, scrapes the footrest on the asphalt with every turn, and the brackets on which it is attached are weak and bend, replenishing the blood of an inexperienced passenger with adrenaline.

The low beam, which dimly illuminates the periphery, also caused some dissatisfaction.

And, probably, the desire to see the gear number on the dashboard seems like an unreasonable whim in a budget model.

Otherwise, the XJ6 is fully consistent with its price: it is simple and reliable.

Chassis and brakes

The pendants here are ambiguous. While the rear one is comfortable and copes well with its tasks, the same cannot be said about the front one. The local telescopic fork is quite weak; the XJ 400 Diversion can “peck” at the front when braking.

It is important to understand that this bike is not intended for aggressive riding. With smooth movement, it reveals its advantages in the best possible way. The brakes do a great job here, as long as you don't try to ride the XJ 400 Diversion like a sports bike. There is one disc installed at the front and rear, which is quite sufficient given the front diameter of 320 mm.

XJ 900 S Diversion

The Yamaha XJ 900 S Diversion sports touring motorcycle model appeared in 1995 as a successor to the XJ900 series. Unlike the old models Yamaha XJ900F and Yamaha XJ900N, the new version of the Yamaha XJ 900 S Diversion had a slightly modified engine, a more modern appearance and an increased fuel tank of 24 liters. This motorcycle was widely used as a police motorcycle in many countries around the world (police modification - Yamaha XJ900P Diversion).

The main feature of the Yamaha XJ 900 S Diversion is an in-line 4-cylinder 8-valve air-cooled engine that produces about 90 hp. power and 84 Nm of torque. Despite the “sport-tourist” class, the engine cannot be called somehow sporty and high-speed, since maximum performance is achieved at 7000-8250 rpm. Key features of the Yamaha XJ 900 S Diversion include a cardan drive, a classic steel frame, simple suspension and a 5-speed gearbox.

The main competitors of the Yamaha XJ 900 S Diversion in the class:

Suzuki RF 900 / Suzuki GSX750F Katana

Comparing the Yamaha XJ900S Diversion with the main Japanese competitors of those years in the “sport-tourism” class, it should be noted that the Diversion appears to be a rather vague model against their background. And the main reason for this is the engine, which shows clearly poor performance, considering its volume of almost 900 cc. see. The only advantage of the Yamaha XJ 900 S Diversion is the low price and reliability of the main components and assemblies.

Brief history of the model

1995 – start of production and sales of the Yamaha XJ 900 S Diversion. Model: Yamaha Diversion 900 (Europe, Oceania). Factory designation: 4KM1, 4KM2, 4PR1, 4PS1.

1996 – no significant changes. Model: Yamaha Diversion 900 (Europe). Factory designation: 4KM3, 4KM4, 4PR2, 4PS2.

1997 – no significant changes. Model: Yamaha Diversion 900 (Europe, Oceania). Factory designation: 4KM5, 4KM6, 4PR3, 4PS3.

1998 – no significant changes. Model: Yamaha Diversion 900 (Europe, Oceania). Factory designation: 4KM7, 4KM8, 4PS4.

2000 – no significant changes. Model: Yamaha Diversion 900 (Europe, Oceania). Factory designation: 4KM9, 4KMA, 4PS6.

2001 – no significant changes. Model: Yamaha Diversion 900 (Europe, Oceania). Factory designation: 4KMB, 4KMC, 4PS7.

2002 is the last year of production. Model: Yamaha Diversion 900 (Europe, Oceania). Factory designation: 4KMD, 4KME, 4PS8.

Specifications:

Fuel consumption

Average fuel consumption on the Yamaha XJ 900 S Diversion is 5.74 liters per 100 km. The exact value depends on the riding style and technical condition of the motorcycle. Service man:

Modifications

The older brother of the model is the Yamaha XJ 900.

The Diversion line was supplemented in 1995 with the XJ 900 model and until the end of 1994 consisted of three motorcycles with different engine sizes.

In 1993, after the development of the XJ 600 N, engineers tried to transfer this technology to the younger model. The symbol N stood for Naked (undressed, naked). The model had minimal external body kit .

This led to XJ 400 L. The main customers for this version were Japanese motorcycle schools. The potential consumer was still not interested in this.

Optional equipment

The manufacturer has developed a lot of additional equipment and accessories for this model. Almost all of them are aimed at making travel on this motorcycle more comfortable, especially when it comes to long trips. Provided:

• Protective bars for the driver.
• Engine protection.
• Special linings for the fuel tank.
• Tank bag.
• Central stand.
• The top case has a volume of almost (40 liters and 50 liters). The case is equipped with a backrest and an internal bag.
• Aluminum trunk.

This is not a complete list of “extras”; we have listed only the main accessories that are relevant for long trips.