The Yamaha XJ6SL motorcycle specifications include a 600 cc (36.61 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 213.2 kg (470 lb).
Key specifications
How the Yamaha XJ6SL compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Yamaha models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Yamaha database average.
About 9% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 64th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 14% heavier than the Yamaha database average. Around the 67th percentile across Yamaha models.
Very close to the Yamaha database average. Around the 33rd percentile across Yamaha models.
About 34% larger than the Yamaha database average. Around the 78th percentile across Yamaha models.
Yamaha database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Yamaha specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
600 cc — larger displacement than about 64% of Yamaha models.
213.2 kg — heavier than about 67% of Yamaha models, or lighter than about 33%.
770 mm — taller than about 33% of Yamaha models.
17.4 L — larger than about 78% of Yamaha fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Yamaha average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Yamaha models where that dimension is available.
2,121
2,082
Close to average.
770
823
6% below average.
1,210
1,172
3% above average.
1,440
1,416
Close to average.
770
793
Close to average.
140
181
23% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-ZR17 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 160/60-ZR17 |
| Engine oil capacity | 3.40 L (3.59 US qt) |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 318 km |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.47:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Category | Sport |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 600 cc (36.61 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke | 65.5 x 44.5 mm (2.6 x 1.8 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 12.2:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | TCI |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Oil capacity | 3.40 L (3.59 US qt) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Steel diamond |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Monocross |
| Front wheel travel | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Rake | 26.0° |
| Trail | 104 mm (4.1 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 160/60-ZR17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 213.2 kg (470 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 770 mm (30.3 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,121 mm (83.5 inches) |
| Overall width | 770 mm (30.3 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,210 mm (47.6 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,440 mm (56.7 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 140 mm (5.5 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 17.41 L (4.60 US gal) |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption | 5.47 L/100 km (18.3 km/l or 43.00 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 126.9 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Other specifications
| Color options | Red, black |
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