Across 6 covered model years from 1994 to 2002, the Yamaha XJ 600 N motorcycle has supplied dry weights ranging from 412.3 lb (187 kg) to 429.9 lb (195 kg).
Yamaha XJ 600 N weight overview
This is neither unusually light nor extremely heavy. For most riders the practical weight question is more about seat height, center of mass and low-speed balance than the scale number alone. 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?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Yamaha XJ 600 N is heavier than about 50% 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 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 2001, 2002 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 412.3 lb (187 kg) to 429.9 lb (195 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 598 cc to 599 cc |
| Power | 61 hp |
| Torque | 39.1 lb-ft (53 Nm) to 48.5 lb-ft (65.7 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 1994 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 | 14.8 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 6.76 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 9.09 lb-ft / 100 lb to 11.75 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% to 6.8% |
| Weight with full tank | 440.2 lb (199.7 kg) to 457.8 lb (207.7 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha XJ 600 N weight FAQ
How heavy is the Yamaha XJ 600 N?
Listed dry weight is 412.3 lb (187 kg) to 429.9 lb (195 kg). Because no usable wet/running figure was supplied, treat that as a lower starting point rather than the exact on-road weight.
Is the Yamaha XJ 600 N heavy compared with other Yamaha naked bikes?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative dry weight is around the 50th percentile among 17 compatible Yamaha naked bikes.
Does the Yamaha XJ 600 N weight change by model year?
Not every covered year uses the same figure. The page groups identical values together and lists the later model years where the supplied weight specification changes.
How much does the Yamaha XJ 600 N fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 4.49 US gal (17 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 27.9 lb (12.7 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Yamaha curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Yamaha XJ 600 N with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 595.6 lb (270.1 kg) using the representative dry figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Yamaha XJ 600 N have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 14.8 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 44th percentile within the compatible Yamaha naked bike power-to-weight comparison.
Can I treat the Yamaha XJ 600 N dry weight as curb weight?
No. The usable figure is dry weight, so it excludes at least some operating fluids. Dry weight plus the estimated full fuel load is about 440.2 lb (199.7 kg) to 457.8 lb (207.7 kg), and oil/coolant or definition differences may add more.
How much heavier is the Yamaha XJ 600 N with a full tank?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 440.2 lb (199.7 kg) to 457.8 lb (207.7 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
How much torque does the Yamaha XJ 600 N have per 100 lb?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 9.09 lb-ft per 100 lb to 11.75 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
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.