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Yamaha XJ 6 Diversion - [2013]
This edition of the Yamaha XJ 6 Diversion is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2013. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2014 Kawasaki ZX-10 R Ninja World Champion Edition and the 2014 Kawasaki ZX-10 R Ninja.This particular Yamaha XJ 6 has a 600cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, V4 Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.
An alternative V4 engine, Sport-Touring style motorbike includes the Kawasaki Ninja H2 1000 SX-SE Supercharged - [2020]
The 2013 XJ 6 shares its V4 engine and Sport-Touring style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Kawasaki Ninja H2 1000 SX-SE Supercharged and the 2019 Kawasaki Ninja H2 1000 SX-SE Supercharged. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the XJ 6's Sport-Touring style with a similar size of engine then how about the 1995 Suzuki RF 600 R | 1995cc.1993 Suzuki RF 600 R | 1993cc.
Weighing in at 211 kgs (465 lbs) this makes the Yamaha XJ 6 Diversion in the same weight category as the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE or the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745, give or take 50kg.
The 2013 Yamaha XJ 6 shares the same bhp with the Suzuki SV 650 ABS - [2025]
In terms of power the 600cc 16 valve V4 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 MT-07 Twin Cylinder [73.4 bhp (54 kW) @ 8750 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 Honda X-ADV 745 [50.9 lb-ft (69.0 Nm) @ 4750 rpm] and the 2025 Suzuki SV 650 ABS [47.2 lb-ft (63.9 Nm) @ 8100 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 2015 Norton Commando 961 SF has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2013 Yamaha XJ 6 Diversion.
The 2013 Yamaha XJ 6 Diversion has a Power to weight ratio of 369.6 bhp per ton and 208.6 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2013 XJ 6 competing with the 2015 Norton Commando 961 SF [394.0 bhp\ton] and the 1980 Suzuki GSX 1100 E [393.7 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 208.6 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 2017 Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder C 90 T [233.6 lb-ft per ton] and the 2015 Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder C 90 T [233.6 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 10.0 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 10.2 secs, this makes the Yamaha XJ 6 Diversion similar in acceleration to the 2021 Yamaha Tracer 7 GT (10.0 secs) and the 2016 Honda ST 1300 Pan European (10.0 secs). This Yamaha XJ 6 Diversion 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 2013 Yamaha XJ 6 Diversion and the 2008 Honda VTX 1800 N
When talking about the performance of the 2013 Yamaha XJ 6 Diversion 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 2008 Honda VTX 1800 N (0 secs) and the 2013 Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder C 90 T (0 secs).
The 2013 version of the Yamaha XJ 6 Diversion has a maximum speed of 140mph.
Top Speed of the 2013 XJ 6 equals the 2019 Kawasaki GTR 1400 Concours 14
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2013 Yamaha XJ 6 Diversion then how about a 2019 Kawasaki GTR 1400 Concours 14 (151 mph) and the 2017 Kawasaki GTR 1400 Concours 14 (151 mph).
