Yamaha XJ 600 S Diversion Dimensions (Length, Width & Seat Height)

The Yamaha XJ 600 S Diversion motorcycle dimensions for 1992-2003 is length 85.4 in (2,170 mm), width 28.9 in (735 mm), height 47.4 in (1,205 mm), wheelbase 56.9 in (1,445 mm), seat height 28.9 in (735 mm) to 30.5 in (775 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.9 in (150 mm).

Yamaha XJ 600 S Diversion dimensions at a glance

Overall length
85.4 in (2,170 mm)
nose to tail
Overall width
28.9 in (735 mm)
widest listed point
Overall height
47.4 in (1,205 mm)
overall listed height
Wheelbase
56.9 in (1,445 mm)
axle-to-axle distance
Seat height
28.9 in (735 mm) to 30.5 in (775 mm)
rider seat height
Ground clearance
5.9 in (150 mm)
lowest listed clearance

Dimension charts

Position within similar Yamaha models

Representative dimensions shown within the observed range for comparable Yamaha models in the same category.

Length85.4 in (2,170 mm)
Observed category range: 78.3 in (1,990 mm) to 88.8 in (2,255 mm)
Width28.9 in (735 mm)
Observed category range: 28 in (710 mm) to 42.3 in (1,075 mm)
Height47.4 in (1,205 mm)
Observed category range: 41.3 in (1,050 mm) to 51.2 in (1,300 mm)
Wheelbase56.9 in (1,445 mm)
Observed category range: 49.1 in (1,247 mm) to 62 in (1,575 mm)
Seat height30.3 in (770 mm)
Observed category range: 27 in (685 mm) to 33.5 in (850 mm)
Clearance5.9 in (150 mm)
Observed category range: 5.1 in (130 mm) to 11.2 in (285 mm)

Compared with the category median

Percentile and median comparisons use the same comparable Yamaha model group.

Length81st percentile
This model
85.4 in (2,170 mm)
Category median
82.1 in (2,085 mm)
3.3 in above the category median from 29 comparable Yamaha models.
Width22nd percentile
This model
28.9 in (735 mm)
Category median
29.5 in (750 mm)
0.6 in below the category median from 25 comparable Yamaha models.
Height80th percentile
This model
47.4 in (1,205 mm)
Category median
43.5 in (1,105 mm)
3.9 in above the category median from 22 comparable Yamaha models.
Wheelbase74th percentile
This model
56.9 in (1,445 mm)
Category median
55.5 in (1,410 mm)
1.4 in above the category median from 29 comparable Yamaha models.
Seat height12th percentile
This model
30.3 in (770 mm)
Category median
31.2 in (792 mm)
0.9 in below the category median from 30 comparable Yamaha models.
Clearance54th percentile
This model
5.9 in (150 mm)
Category median
5.8 in (148 mm)
0.1 in above the category median from 26 comparable Yamaha models.

Dimension changes by model year

The earliest supplied value is the baseline. Only later values that actually change are shown.

Seat height

1994-1998 baseline30.3 in (770 mm)
199930.5 in (775 mm)0.2 in vs baseline
200328.9 in (735 mm)-1.4 in vs baseline

Useful dimension ratios

Seat height feel

About 30.3 in — a very low seat height for its category. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.

Wheelbase / length

66.6% of overall length. This shows how much of the bike’s total length is axle-to-axle distance rather than overhang.

Length beyond wheelbase

About 28.5 in (725 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.

Bounding-box footprint

About 17.2 sq ft (1.59 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.

Clearance / wheelbase

10.4%. A simple ratio showing listed ground clearance relative to wheelbase.

How its dimensions compare

Compared with other Yamaha models in the same Bikez category where enough usable data is available.

Dimension This model Category median Difference
Overall length 85.4 in (2,170 mm) 82.1 in (2,085 mm) 3.3 in above median
Width 28.9 in (735 mm) 29.5 in (750 mm) 0.6 in below median
Height 47.4 in (1,205 mm) 43.5 in (1,105 mm) 3.9 in above median
Wheelbase 56.9 in (1,445 mm) 55.5 in (1,410 mm) 1.4 in above median
Seat height 30.3 in (770 mm) 31.2 in (792 mm) 0.9 in below median
Ground clearance 5.9 in (150 mm) 5.8 in (148 mm) 0.1 in above median

Yamaha XJ 600 S Diversion dimensions by year

Year Length Width Height Wheelbase Seat height Ground clearance
1994 30.3 in (770 mm)
1995 30.3 in (770 mm)
1996 30.3 in (770 mm)
1997 30.3 in (770 mm)
1998 30.3 in (770 mm)
1999 56.9 in (1,445 mm) 30.5 in (775 mm)
2000 56.9 in (1,445 mm) 30.3 in (770 mm)
2001 56.9 in (1,445 mm) 30.3 in (770 mm)
2002 85.4 in (2,170 mm) 28.9 in (735 mm) 47.4 in (1,205 mm) 56.9 in (1,445 mm) 30.3 in (770 mm) 5.9 in (150 mm)
2003 56.9 in (1,445 mm) 28.9 in (735 mm)

Yamaha XJ 600 S Diversion dimensions FAQ

Is the Yamaha XJ 600 S Diversion seat height low or tall?

The representative seat height is 30.3 in (770 mm), which is a very low seat height for its category. 0.9 in below the category median.

Does the Yamaha XJ 600 S Diversion have a short or long wheelbase?

The representative wheelbase is 56.9 in (1,445 mm), giving the Yamaha XJ 600 S Diversion a longer-than-typical wheelbase. 1.4 in above the category median. The wheelbase is about 66.6% of overall length.

How much ground clearance does the Yamaha XJ 600 S Diversion have?

The representative ground clearance is 5.9 in (150 mm), which is ground clearance around the category middle. 0.1 in above the category median.

Is the Yamaha XJ 600 S Diversion compact or large?

The representative overall length is 85.4 in (2,170 mm), making the Yamaha XJ 600 S Diversion among the longest comparable Yamaha models. 3.3 in above the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 17.2 sq ft (1.59 m²).

What do the Yamaha XJ 600 S Diversion width and height suggest?

Its representative width is 28.9 in (735 mm) and representative height is 47.4 in (1,205 mm). The width is narrower than most comparable Yamaha models. The height is taller than most comparable Yamaha models.

Did the Yamaha XJ 600 S Diversion dimensions change much by year?

The biggest supplied shift is in seat height: decreased from 30.3 in (770 mm) in 1994-1998 to 28.9 in (735 mm) in 2003, a change of 1.4 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.