| MODEL | YAMAHA XJ 900S DIVERSION 1997 - 2000 |
| Year | 1997 - 2000 |
| Engine Type | Air cooled, four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 892 cc / 54.4 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 68.5 x 60.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Max Power | 65.2 kW / 89.5 hp @ 8250 rpm |
| Max Torque | 83.3 Nm / 61.4 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm |
| Ignition | Digital T.C.I |
| Induction | 4x 31 mm Mikuni CV carburettors |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 5 Speed |
| Clutch | Wet, multiple discs |
| Final Drive | Shaft |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | — |
| Front Suspension | 41 mm telescopic forks, 140 mm / 5.5 in travel |
| Rear Suspension | Swingarm, Monocross, 100 mm / 3.9 in travel |
| Front Brakes | 2x 320 mm discs, 2 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 245 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2230 mm / 87.8 in |
| Overall Width | 750 mm / 29.5 in |
| Overall Height | 1300 mm / 51.2 in |
| Seat Height | 795 mm / 31.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 1505 mm / 59.3 in |
| Ground Clearance | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Dry Weight | 239 kg / 526.9 lbs |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 120/70-17 |
| Rear Tyre | 150/70-17 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 24 Litres / 6.3 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 17.6 km/litre |
| Top Speed | 209.9 km/h / 130.4 mph |
The late-1990s Diversion carried on unchanged mechanically, with the 892 cc air-cooled four and shaft drive. A test of a near-stock example found a satisfying midrange, light clutch, agile steering and a useful quarter fairing. It stayed a sensible do-it-all commuter and touring bike.
