Yamaha XJ600N Diversion - Streetfighter (Yamaha Diversion XJ600)

Member Name: Divvyellen

Product:	Yamaha Diversion XJ600
Date:	07/01/03 (6741 review reads)
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Advantages: Reliable, Affordable, Comfortable

Disadvantages: Sensible

I bought my XJ600N Diversion the week after I passed my Direct Access bike test so it was my first ‘proper’ bike. I wanted something powerful but sensible, that would be comfortable to do long distances on and could take luggage and/or a pillion without too much fuss. The Diversion came in as a winner of all these fronts AND as new young rider living in the capital I could afford to insure it!

I’ve found it to be a good reliable workhorse. It goes round bends well (although I am not a knee down type of rider, I have seen someone else do it on a Divvy), acceleration up to about 60 is great. I’ve had it up to 110 but it’s comfortable at about 90. Numb-bum sets in after about 80 miles & I get about 140 out of a full tank. I’ve had the front wheel up without too much trouble although I did have to replace the fork seals shortly afterwards.

I’ve had the rear shock rebuilt as it was a bit ‘wallowy’ and the whole of the front end was remodelled after I stacked it. It’s coped well with all of the modifications and parts have been pretty cheap due to the popularity of this bike. It’s now a naked Diversion as I couldn’t get hold of a second hand faring that was in one piece.

It’s quite a tall bike so not one I would recommend for any shorties, but it is pretty light so easy to manoeuvre. I’ve had other bikes but have always hung onto my Diversion and it is the one I come back to again and again. It’s just so comfortable & dependable.

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