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Yamaha XJ 600 N - [2001]
This edition of the Yamaha XJ 600 N is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2001. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2002 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 DOHC and the 2001 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 DOHC.This particular Yamaha XJ 600 has a 599cc Air cooled, Two stroke, Wankel Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative Wankel engine, Standard style motorbike includes the Suzuki GS 500 E - [1989]
The 2001 XJ 600 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 600'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 0 kgs (0 lbs) this makes the Yamaha XJ 600 N in the same weight category as the 2024 Honda CBR 650 R or the 2024 Honda XRE 300 Adventure ABS and Rally, give or take 50kg.
The 2001 Yamaha XJ 600 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha WR 250 F - [2025]
In terms of power the 599cc 8 valve Wankel 4 cylinder engine produces 61 bhp (45 kW) @ 9 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [36.1 bhp (26 kW) @ 12000 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 [72.4 bhp (53 kW) @ 9000 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 33.9 lb-ft (45.9 Nm) @ 7000 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 600 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2014 Suzuki DL 650 V-Strom ABS has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2001 Yamaha XJ 600 N.
The 2001 Yamaha XJ 600 N has a Power to weight ratio of 286.3 bhp per ton and 159.1 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2001 XJ 600 competing with the 2014 Suzuki DL 650 V-Strom ABS [311.2 bhp\ton] and the 2015 Suzuki DL 650 XT V-Strom [311.2 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 600 generating around 159.1 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 2019 Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder C 50 [183.7 lb-ft per ton] and the 2015 Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder C 50 [183.7 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 12.9 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 13.2 secs, this makes the Yamaha XJ 600 N similar in acceleration to the 2008 Kawasaki VN 2000 Vulcan Classic (12.9 secs) and the 2006 Kawasaki VN 2000 Vulcan Classic (12.9 secs). This Yamaha XJ 600 N 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 2001 Yamaha XJ 600 N and the 1983 Yamaha RD 350 LC YPVS
When talking about the performance of the 2001 Yamaha XJ 600 N on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 13.5 secs @ 93 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 1983 Yamaha RD 350 LC YPVS (13.5 secs) and the 1970 Suzuki T 350 Rebel (13.5 secs).
The 2001 version of the Yamaha XJ 600 N has a maximum speed of 111mph.
Top Speed of the 2001 XJ 600 equals the 1994 Yamaha FZR 400 RR-SP
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2001 Yamaha XJ 600 N then how about a 1994 Yamaha FZR 400 RR-SP (122 mph) and the 1992 Yamaha FZR 400 RR-SP (122 mph).
Yamaha XVS 1300 V-Star Tourer
Engine Capacity: 1304 cc
Top Speed: 126 mph
Quarter Mile: 14.6 secs @ 100 mph
