Across 6 covered model years from 2009 to 2015, the Yamaha XJ6 Diversion motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 465.2 lb (211 kg).
Yamaha XJ6 Diversion weight overview
This is firmly on the heavier side. The real penalty is not necessarily normal riding; it is low-speed work, awkward parking and moving the bike around manually.
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How heavy is the Yamaha XJ6 Diversion?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha XJ6 Diversion is heavier than about 67.9% of 28 Yamaha allround models with compatible weight data.
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 XJ6 Diversion weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 465.2 lb (211 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 600 cc |
| Power | 76.4 hp |
| Torque | 44 lb-ft (59.7 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.49 US gal (17 L) to 4.57 US gal (17.3 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) to 28.4 lb (12.9 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2009 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 | 16.42 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 6.09 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 9.47 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.29 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 77.5 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6% to 6.1% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha XJ6 Diversion weight FAQ
How heavy is the Yamaha XJ6 Diversion ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 465.2 lb (211 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Yamaha XJ6 Diversion heavy compared with other Yamaha allround models?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 68th weight percentile in its Yamaha category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
Does the Yamaha XJ6 Diversion weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Yamaha XJ6 Diversion fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 4.49 US gal (17 L) to 4.57 US gal (17.3 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) to 28.4 lb (12.9 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Yamaha curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Yamaha XJ6 Diversion with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 645.2 lb (292.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Yamaha XJ6 Diversion have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 16.42 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 76th percentile within the compatible Yamaha allround power-to-weight comparison.
How much of the Yamaha XJ6 Diversion total weight comes from fuel?
Based on the available weight basis, a full tank of gasoline represents about 6% to 6.1% of the motorcycle’s weight.
How does Yamaha XJ6 Diversion torque compare with its weight?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 9.47 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
What is the Yamaha XJ6 Diversion engine-size-to-weight ratio?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.29 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
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.