Yamaha XJ6 Diversion (FZ6R) 4 year/30000 mile in-depth review

[petarsavic]

first of all great video and good description of the bike. after an extensive research, after numerous hours of watching videos and trying out different bikes i decided to buy the Diversion without even testing it. last week i tried a TDM, Hornet and a Bandit, having in mind that i am on the tall side, 192 cm to be precise, i realized that non of these suites me. TDM is like a horse, hornets and fazers are too agressive for riding around town and the bandits sitting position is kind of off balance. i bought a 2009 1 owner bike with 30k kilometers, without a single scratch, perfect service history and tons of extras. i sat on the bike and fell in love with it. its such an easy rider, comfortable, strong but still the mechanics are set up so well that you can be driving 50 km/h in all gears and the bike behaves the same. it is just amazing. i was scared that it would be too small but in my opinion its perfect for riders of all hights. it is a well tuned machine that puts a smile on my face regardless of how and where i am riding it. i would suggest this bike to anyone who wants something enjoyable without the fear of ripping your face off when you squees the throtle, still the acceleration is superb, very smooth with more than enough power for anything. all in all thanks for a good review and this is my honest opinion about this bike. begining thoughts were that its going to be a season bike that i would flip soon but now i am thinking that its a family member thats not going anywhere.

[aircooled]

Just got a 2010 diversion s in dark blue with bronze wheels and it feels well put together
So smooth and nippy!
Great riding position with good wind protection

[MitsosNorth]

Cheers mate, I already have my divvy a year/10k km now and I love it! Your review helped me decide in getting it

[dainnsto]

Really old video, but I just bought an XJ6N 2013. And while watching the video i noticed that I used to ride that road with rental 125cc's when in my apartment in Fuengirola :) Nice video! You should start vlogging again :D

[lmaoroflcopter]

Had one of these for 2 years. 100% agree with everything you've said, somewhat miss it as I had zero fear riding the bike, just so easy to ride and get familiar with but then I love the extra oomph and toys that have come with my VFR 800 VTEC that I replaced it with.

[iniakpmarc]

Great road test. I hope you are enjoying your Tracer as much as you appeared to enjoy this bike. Ride safe.

[sheps]

Low gearing seems to be a characteristic of 600s, my Hornet does about 6000RPM at 70MPH. It's quite a peaky engine, though, so higher RPM is better for overtaking :p

[MaartenvanHeek]

Thanks for the review. I just got my license and test rode a 2010 yesterday. I liked it but felt a bit hot at a stoplight even though I was out only for half an hour maybe? Also felt like it missed a top gear, but as you explained the ratio is short.

I still want to try an Mt and tracer even though I kind of decided that those are over budget for a first bike when I don't even know what I want to use it for :)

[Edsdrafts]

Thanks for sharing. One question - what you use to clean it and for chain maintenance? Thanks.

[Max-mcfw]

wich do you recomend most?with screen or without(full naked)?and between xj6 and honda hornet

[itzajdmting]

Very good reviews on this bike mate. I've been looking at one of these for my first 'big' bike. I'm around your height 6'1ish and figure I should be reasonably comfortable. Gorgeous road btw. Must visit Spain. I'm also (originally) from Somerset, was cool to see the Gorge in your other review. Cheers, hope you enjoy your new bike.

[IGCNightmare]

Was considering a Tracer myself, but upon looking into it a bit more, the Z1000SX makes more sense. It's better than the Tracer in almost every way. Having traction control as standard, only 4mpg less than the tracer but almost 30bhp more, and the throttle is incredibly smooth, whereas the Tracer is still touted as having a snatchy throttle even after they remapped the bike. 

This is of course all my own opinion, but for just another grand, you get a lot more bike I think. 

[nicholashills]

Just bought one of these, and now am pleased I have, would like that rack, did you get it direct from Yamaha ?

[stevenv]

Did the valve clearances need adjusting at the 24k mile service?

[AmamMcMam]

4:10 60MPG!!!
My one makes just about 35ish that's crazy. Do/did you do loads of motorway miles because that's whelming to hear.

[JustForFunAndMore]

What's a fair price to pay for this model?

[Finnoctane]

Fuck! 60mpg...my 690 got just over 50mpg. The SDR is whole different ballgame, 35mpg if I'm bloody lucky. Took off half the rubber on the rear tyre last weekend in Wales :/ You'll need to get used inhaling consumables with the Tracer xD LOL on spanking an R1 on the Cat xD Nice review dude!

[salemsalem]

watched the vid in total - found where you filmed it - sorry

[norokelt]

great vid, good infos, but damn it's so hard to understand you often, talking too fast and short, and there is the helmet/mic.
Take breath in between words man, none is chasing you ;)