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Yamaha XJ 6 DOHC - [2011]
This edition of the Yamaha XJ 6 DOHC is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2011. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2012 Buell-EBR 1190RS V-Twin and the 2012 Kawasaki ZX-10 R Ninja Emerson Fittipaldi Limited Editi.This particular Yamaha XJ 6 has a 600cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Wankel Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.
An alternative Wankel engine, Standard style motorbike includes the Suzuki GS 500 E - [1989]
The 2011 XJ 6 shares its Wankel engine and Standard style configuration with the likes of the 1989 Suzuki GS 500 E and the 1966 Norton Dunstall 750. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the XJ 6's Standard style with a similar size of engine then how about the 1989 Suzuki GS 500 E | 1989cc.2024 Kawasaki Z7 Hybrid | 2024cc.
Weighing in at 205 kgs (451 lbs) this makes the Yamaha XJ 6 DOHC in the same weight category as the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE or the 2025 Suzuki SV 650 ABS, give or take 50kg.
The 2011 Yamaha XJ 6 shares the same bhp with the Suzuki SV 650 ABS - [2025]
In terms of power the 600cc 16 valve Wankel 4 cylinder engine produces 78 bhp (58 kW) @ 10000 rpm similar to the 2025 Suzuki SV 650 ABS [73 bhp (54 kW) @ 8500 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha T�n�r� 700 Rally [72.4 bhp (53 kW) @ 9000 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 44.0 lb-ft (59.7 Nm) @ 8500 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Suzuki SV 650 ABS [47.2 lb-ft (63.9 Nm) @ 8100 rpm] and the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745 [50.9 lb-ft (69.0 Nm) @ 4750 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Yamaha XJ 6 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2024 Suzuki GSX 8 R has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2011 Yamaha XJ 6 DOHC.
The 2011 Yamaha XJ 6 DOHC has a Power to weight ratio of 380.4 bhp per ton and 214.7 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2011 XJ 6 competing with the 2024 Suzuki GSX 8 R [405.3 bhp\ton] and the 2002 Suzuki GSX 750 F Katana [405.2 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Yamaha XJ 6 generating around 214.7 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1984 Yamaha XT 600 Single [239.5 lb-ft per ton] and the 1985 Yamaha XT 600 Single [239.5 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 9.7 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 9.9 secs, this makes the Yamaha XJ 6 DOHC similar in acceleration to the 2023 Yamaha Tracer 7 Twin (9.7 secs) and the 2023 Yamaha Tracer 7 Twin GT (9.7 secs). This Yamaha XJ 6 DOHC also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2011 Yamaha XJ 6 DOHC and the 2014 Kawasaki Ninja 250 RR Mono
When talking about the performance of the 2011 Yamaha XJ 6 DOHC on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 0 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2014 Kawasaki Ninja 250 RR Mono (0 secs) and the 2003 Yamaha WR 450 F (0 secs).
The 2011 version of the Yamaha XJ 6 DOHC has a maximum speed of 135mph.
Top Speed of the 2011 XJ 6 equals the 2005 Honda CB 900 F Hornet
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2011 Yamaha XJ 6 DOHC then how about a 2005 Honda CB 900 F Hornet (146 mph) and the 2002 Honda CB 900 F Hornet (146 mph).
Yamaha XV 1900 Roadliner S
Engine Capacity: 1854 cc
Top Speed: 120 mph
Quarter Mile: 13.4 secs @ 0 mph
