| MODEL | YAMAHA XJ6 2011 - 2012 |
| Year | 2011 - 2012 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 600 cc / 36.6 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 65.5 x 44.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 12.2:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Max Power | 57 kW / 78 hp @ 10000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 59.7 Nm / 6.1 kgf-m @ 8500 rpm |
| Ignition | TCI |
| Induction | Group injection type fuel injection |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 6 Speed |
| Clutch | Wet multi-plate disc |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Diamond type steel tubular |
| Front Suspension | 43 mm telescopic fork, 130 mm / 5.1 in travel |
| Rear Suspension | Swingarm, link-less Monocross, 130 mm / 5.1 in travel |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 298 mm discs |
| Rear Brakes | Single 245 mm disc |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | 785 mm / 30.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 1440 mm / 56.7 in |
| Ground Clearance | 140 mm / 5.5 in |
| Dry Weight | — |
| Wet Weight | 205 kg / 452 lbs |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre | 160/60 ZR17 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.3 Litres / 4.5 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | — |
The 2011-12 XJ6 continued the naked middleweight formula unchanged: a 600 cc liquid-cooled four, compact chassis and approachable power. Reviewers found it easy and good value, though the seat padding is thin and long rides are not its strength.
