Across the 1998, 2000 and 2003 model years, the Yamaha XJ 600 N Diversion motorcycle has supplied dry weights ranging from 412.3 lb (187 kg) to 429.9 lb (195 kg).
Yamaha XJ 600 N Diversion weight overview
This is middleweight territory: substantial enough to feel planted, but still well short of heavyweight touring and large-cruiser mass. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Yamaha XJ 600 N Diversion?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Yamaha XJ 600 N Diversion is heavier than about 67.6% of 17 Yamaha naked bikes with compatible weight data.
Dry weight range
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Yamaha XJ 600 N Diversion weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1998, 2000, 2003 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 412.3 lb (187 kg) to 429.9 lb (195 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 598 cc to 599 cc |
| Power | 60 hp |
| Torque | 39.1 lb-ft (53 Nm) to 40.5 lb-ft (54.9 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.49 US gal (17 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1998 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 13.96 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 7.17 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 9.42 lb-ft / 100 lb to 9.48 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.39 cc / lb to 1.45 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 68.8 lb / 100 cc to 71.8 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.5% |
| Weight with full tank | 457.8 lb (207.7 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha XJ 600 N Diversion weight FAQ
How much does the Yamaha XJ 600 N Diversion weigh?
The source data gives 412.3 lb (187 kg) to 429.9 lb (195 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.
How does the Yamaha XJ 600 N Diversion weight compare with similar Yamahas?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative dry weight is around the 68th percentile among 17 compatible Yamaha naked bikes.
Are all Yamaha XJ 600 N Diversion model years the same weight?
There are year-to-year differences in the supplied data. The earliest covered year is used as the baseline, with later changed values shown separately above.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Yamaha XJ 600 N Diversion?
A full tank works out to about 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) from the listed 4.49 US gal (17 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Yamaha XJ 600 N Diversion weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 601.1 lb (272.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.
Is the Yamaha XJ 600 N Diversion strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 13.96 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 31st percentile within the compatible Yamaha naked bike power-to-weight comparison.
How much heavier will the Yamaha XJ 600 N Diversion be than its dry weight?
Do not treat dry weight as curb weight. Adding the listed fuel capacity alone produces roughly 457.8 lb (207.7 kg); the true ready-to-ride figure can still differ because dry-weight definitions vary.
What is the estimated Yamaha XJ 600 N Diversion weight with a full tank of gas?
The page calculates about 457.8 lb (207.7 kg) with a full tank by adding the listed fuel mass to the dry figure. Treat this as a practical estimate, not an official Yamaha curb-weight number.
What is the Yamaha XJ 600 N Diversion torque-to-weight ratio?
Available data gives 9.42 lb-ft per 100 lb to 9.48 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Yamaha Motorsports website.