1985 Yamaha XJ 600

Yamaha XJ 600 1985


1985 Yamaha XJ 600 specifications, pictures, reviews and rating

General information
Model Yamaha XJ 600
Model year 1985
Category Sport touring
Rating 3.2  See the detailed rating of touring capabilities, reliability, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other motorbike.
Engine and transmission
Displacement 599.0 ccm (36.55 cubic inches)
Engine type In-line four, four-stroke
Power output 50.0 HP (36.5 kW)) @ 9250 RPM
Torque 53.9 Nm (5.5 kgf-m or 39.8 ft.lbs) @ 7000 RPM
Top speed 177.0 km/h (110.0 mph)
Compression 10.0:1
Bore x stroke 58.5 x 55.7 mm (2.3 x 2.2 inches)
Valves per cylinder 2
Fuel system Carburettor
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Ignition CDI
Cooling system Air
Gearbox 6-speed
Transmission type Chain (final drive)
Clutch Wet multi-plate
Fuel consumption 5.80 litres/100 km (17.2 km/l or 40.56 mpg)
Greenhouse gases 134.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Frame type Steel, double cradle
Front suspension Telescopic forks
Rear suspension Monocross rising rate with 5-way preload
Front tire 90/90-18
Rear tire 110/90-18
Front brakes Double disc. Two-piston calipers.
Diameter 267 mm (10.5 inches)
Rear brakes Single disc. Single-piston caliper.
Diameter 267 mm (10.5 inches)
Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight 212.0 kg (467.4 pounds)
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc 212.0 kg (467.4 pounds)
Power/weight ratio 0.2358 HP/kg
Seat height 790 mm (31.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height 1205 mm (47.4 inches)
Overall length 2169 mm (85.4 inches)
Overall width 770 mm (30.3 inches)
Wheelbase 1445 mm (56.9 inches)
Fuel capacity 20.00 litres (5.28 US gallons)
Oil capacity 2.60 litres (2.75 US quarts)
Other specifications
Color options Red/white, black/grey
Starter Electric
Comments Also called Yamaha XJ 600 Diversion.
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Maintenance and service specs *
Engine oil SAE 20W-40
Oil filter Yamalube 10W-40
Brake fluid DOT 4
Spark plugs NGK DR8ES-L, NGK DR8EIX
Idle speed 1150-1250 RPM
Chain links 106
Sprockets 16/44 (front/rear)
Tire pressure front 26 PSI (1.8 Bar or 180 kPa)
Tire pressure rear 29 PSI (2 Bar or 200 kPa)
Fork tube size 36 mm (1.4 inches)
*) Always verify maintenance and service data with the bike owner's manual.
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