Can you ride the Yamaha XJ600 Diversion on an A2 licence?
Yes, you can ride the Yamaha XJ600 Diversion (1992 - 2004) on an A2 motorbike licence. However, you will need to fit a restrictor kit to reduce its power output and make it A2 licence compliant!
Yamaha XJ600 Diversion (1992 - 2004)
The Yamaha XJ600 Diversion is a beginner-friendly all rounder that is great for both riding around town and sport touring. The bike it affordable and super-easy to ride, but it doesn’t offer that much power compared to some other bikes in the category.
The motorcycle comes with a reliable inline four engine that is air-cooled and sounds pretty nice. The handling is smooth and predictable, which makes the XJ600 Diversion one of the best sport touring bikes you can ride on your A2 licence.
A2 Licence Compliance
The Yamaha XJ600 Diversion is a 599cc A2-friendly standard bike. It has a power output of 45 kW (61 bhp), which exceeds the 35 kW (47 bhp) limit needed for an A2 licence. The bike has to be restricted by at least 22.2% to become A2 licence compliant.
You will need a restrictor to ride the Yamaha XJ600 Diversion on an A2 motorbike licence. See the restrictor kits section to check out what restrictors are available for the Yamaha XJ600 Diversion.
| Title | Spec |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Yamaha |
| Category | Sport Touring Standard |
| Engine type | Inline 4 |
| Engine strokes | 4-Stroke |
| Engine size | 599cc |
| Power output | 45 kW |
| Torque output | 34 ft-lb |
| Top speed | 117 mph |
| Horsepower | 61 bhp |
| Weight | 182 kg |
| Seat height | 770 mm |
| Front tyre size | 110/80-17 |
| Rear tyre size | 130/70-18 |
| Fuel tank size | 17 litres |
| Fuel tank range | 165 miles |
| Fuel consumption | 52 mpg |
| Oil capacity | 2.5 litres |
| Annual road tax | £84 |
| Price | £2,500 |
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