Across 8 covered model years from 1996 to 2003, the Yamaha XJ 900 S Diversion motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 617.3 lb (280 kg) and dry weights ranging from 526.9 lb (239 kg), depending on model year.
Yamaha XJ 900 S Diversion weight overview
This sits in heavyweight territory. Riders should think about garage movement, backing up, surface slope and passenger/luggage load as much as the on-road feel.
Very Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Yamaha XJ 900 S Diversion?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha XJ 900 S Diversion is heavier than about 98.2% of 28 Yamaha allround models with compatible weight data.
Dry vs ready-to-ride weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Yamaha XJ 900 S Diversion weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 617.3 lb (280 kg) |
| Dry weight | 526.9 lb (239 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 892 cc |
| Torque | 57.2 lb-ft (77.5 Nm) to 62 lb-ft (84 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.28 US gal (20 L) to 6.34 US gal (24 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 32.8 lb (14.9 kg) to 39.4 lb (17.9 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1996 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
| Torque per 100 lb | 9.92 lb-ft / 100 lb to 11.76 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.45 cc / lb to 1.69 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 59.1 lb / 100 cc to 69.2 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.2% to 7.5% |
| Weight with full tank | 559.8 lb (253.9 kg) to 566.3 lb (256.9 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha XJ 900 S Diversion weight FAQ
What does the Yamaha XJ 900 S Diversion weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 617.3 lb (280 kg) for wet/running weight and 526.9 lb (239 kg) for dry weight across the years in this page. Wet weight is the better guide to what you actually manage on the road.
Is the Yamaha XJ 900 S Diversion heavy compared with other Yamaha allround models?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 98th weight percentile in its Yamaha category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
Does the Yamaha XJ 900 S Diversion weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 1996-2003 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Yamaha XJ 900 S Diversion fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 5.28 US gal (20 L) to 6.34 US gal (24 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 32.8 lb (14.9 kg) to 39.4 lb (17.9 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Yamaha curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Yamaha XJ 900 S Diversion with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 797.3 lb (361.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
What does the Yamaha XJ 900 S Diversion weigh with a full tank?
The page calculates about 559.8 lb (253.9 kg) to 566.3 lb (256.9 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 900 S Diversion torque-to-weight ratio?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 9.92 lb-ft per 100 lb to 11.76 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
How large is the Yamaha XJ 900 S Diversion engine for its weight?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.45 cc per lb to 1.69 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
What are the lightest and heaviest Yamaha XJ 900 S Diversion years?
The usable year data ranges from 526.9 lb (239 kg) in 1996-2003 to 617.3 lb (280 kg) in 1999.
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.