Yamaha XJ600N - naked Diversion.
None. The bike had perfect reliability.
Yamaha XJ600N - naked Diversion.
The previous owner was a Police Motorcycle Instructor. He obviously cherished it. When I bought it at two years old, it was immaculate, and I made it my challenge to keep it that way.
Performance wise - it was not lightening fast - but quick enough for me. Two up, it would feel the extra weight, but my wife is small.
Brakes, suspension and handling were perfectly adequate for a bike of this calibre and cost.
I only sold it as I was emigrating, otherwise I would have held on to it - forever.
I owned a 1993 Yamaha 600 'Diversion' (faired) for three years. I agree with the previous comments, except that rust was an ever-present threat, requiring much 'TLC'. This did not prevent the exhaust rotting through at the collecter after the first year. I replaced it with a Motad 'Nexus', and thereafter I can say that the 'Divvy' was a lovely bike, and suited my 12 mile commute and weekend jaunts admirably.
I later bought an MZ Skorpion and ran both these bikes for a year, only deciding to sell the 'Divvy' after much deliberation, being the older of the two.
I owned a 1996 XJ600 (diversion model) for two years from new.
The power delivery is smooth and the handling is reasonable, but not great. It's quite a heavy bike, but can be lifted up with a bit of effort if you drop it (as I did 3 times!). The 8 valve, 4 cylinder, 4 carb engine is reliable and puts out about 50 bhp, and the bike is not over complex mechanically.
The brakes are adequate, but not good for emergency stops.
Ask yourself what you want from a bike first though.
The XJ600 is a reliable workhorse, but there are better bikes available for similar money.
I just purchased a 1997 98 XJ600. I don't know much about it or what it's worth. Was $1500 too high?..
I have found my XJ 600N very reliable in all weathers, and although it may not be the most exciting bike I have ever ridden, I can't fault a bike that looks pretty good and has never let me down. It's a good basic bike with no frills.
I bought one two years ago (1996 model). It's been a great bike, and as the others have said, not too powerful, but great for commuting and weekend trips.
My exhaust is still there, but does not look too healthy. Always starts and stops when I want it to, and is comfy; carries two and a bit of gear... enough for me right now.
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