| Attribute | Yamaha XJ 600 S Diversion 2002 × | Yamaha YZF 600 R Thundercat 2002 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2002 | 2002 |
| Make | Yamaha | Yamaha |
| Model | Yamaha XJ 600 S Diversion | Yamaha YZF 600 R Thundercat |
| Category | Sport touring | Sport |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke | In-line four, four-stroke |
| Displacement (cm³) | 598 | 599 |
| Power (kw) | 44.5 | 73.1 |
| Cooling system | Air | Liquid |
| Torque (Nm) | 53 | 65 |
| Bore (mm) | 58.5 | 62 |
| Stroke (mm) | 55.7 | 49.6 |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | - |
| Compression | 10.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front brakes | Dual disc | Dual disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 267 | 245 |
| Front tyre | 110/80-17 57H | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 150/70-18 69V | 160/60-ZR17 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 140 | 120 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 110 | 120 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | - | Electric |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,445 | 1,415 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 198 | 187 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2247 | 0.3909 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,205 | 1,190 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,170 | 2,145 |
| Overall width (mm) | 735 | 725 |
| Seat height (mm) | 770 | 805 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 150 | 135 |