YAMAHA XJ 600 Diversion (2002-2003) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Yamaha Diversion was a series of motorcycles based on the Yamaha's earlier XJ series. In most parts of the world, the XJ 600S was known as the Diversion, while in North American and Australian markets, it was known as Seca II.

In 2002, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Yamaha XJ 600 Diversion, an adequate and novice-friendly motorcycle lacking words like desire, excitement, performance, and thrills.

The 2002 motorcycle had standard features, such as an upper fairing with an integrated rectangular headlight, a small windscreen, a one-piece dual seat with pillion grab rails, a dual chromed exhaust system with a muffler on each side, and three-spoke lightweight alloy wheels.

The bike was built around a double-cradle steel frame with a 41 mm telescopic fork on the front, offering 140 mm of travel and a preload-adjustable shock absorber on the rear with 110 mm wheel travel, delivering optimum suspension performance and handling.

The braking performance was handled by two 320 mm discs with dual-piston calipers on the front wheel and a 245 mm disc tied to a single-piston caliper on the rear wheel, providing optimum stopping power.

As for the power, the 2002 Yamaha XJ 600 Diversion had installed a 599cc four-stroke four-cylinder air-cooled power unit managed by four Mikuni carburetors, delivering 61 hp with a peak force at 8,500 rpm and 46 Nm (34 lb-ft) torque at 7,000 rpm.