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Yamaha XJ600N Diversion - Streetfighter (Yamaha Diversion XJ600)

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Yamaha Diversion XJ600

Date: 07/01/03 (6771 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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merlinrocket

- 23/06/09

If you're still reading this 6 years later don't listen to the begrudgers! I thought your review was excellent and informative.
upton66

- 07/01/03

Sorry to rate you down but not a lot of background and detail here. Could be useful though to bikers.
Mauri

- 07/01/03

Hi and welcome to dooyoo!

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