Yamaha

YAMAHA XJ 900S DIVERSION 2001 - 2003

YAMAHA XJ 900S DIVERSION 2001 - 2003
YAMAHA XJ 900S DIVERSION 2001 - 2003 · Photo: D-M Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELYAMAHA XJ 900S DIVERSION 2001 - 2003
Year2001 - 2003
Engine TypeAir cooled, four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder
Displacement / Capacity892 cc / 54.4 cu in
Bore X Stroke68.5 x 60.5 mm
Compression Ratio10.0:1
Cooling SystemAir cooled
Max Power65.2 kW / 89.5 hp @ 8250 rpm
Max Torque83.3 Nm / 61.4 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm
IgnitionDigital T.C.I
Induction4x 31 mm Mikuni CV carburettors
Start SystemElectric
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Lubrication—
Gear Box5 Speed
ClutchWet, multiple discs
Final DriveShaft
CHASSIS SPECS
Frame—
Front Suspension41 mm telescopic forks, 140 mm / 5.5 in travel
Rear SuspensionSwingarm, Monocross, 100 mm / 3.9 in travel
Front Brakes2x 320 mm discs, 2 piston calipers
Rear BrakesSingle 245 mm disc, 2 piston caliper
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length2230 mm / 87.8 in
Overall Width750 mm / 29.5 in
Overall Height1300 mm / 51.2 in
Seat Height795 mm / 31.3 in
Wheelbase1505 mm / 59.3 in
Ground Clearance130 mm / 5.1 in
Dry Weight239 kg / 526.9 lbs
Wet Weight—
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre120/70-17
Rear Tyre150/70-17
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity24 Litres / 6.3 US gal
Fuel Consumption17.6 km/litre
Top Speed209.9 km/h / 130.4 mph
Yamaha file

The final years of the XJ900S Diversion saw no meaningful mechanical change from the 1997-2000 bikes. The air-cooled shaft-drive four was by then old-fashioned but cheap to run and durable. It was a competent mile-eater rather than a performance bike.