Comments on: Redesigned 2013 Yamaha XJ6/Diversion F Revealed to European Market (updated) (Bike Reports) (News)

By: Joey Wilson

Joey Wilson — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 04:11:03 +0000

I really was anxious to see on of the current models, and finally ran across one at a dealer where I could ‘try one on’ and liked it except . . . . it was the plainest all-white paint job with a small ‘Yamaha’ graphic in red. Dull . . . . until it dawned on me that this was a terrific white primer which would accept a blue racing or red/black Anniversary livery right on top of it. Yeah !

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By: Bob

Bob — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 21:21:11 +0000

I know…..with shaft drive I would consider this bike very seriously. Fuel Injection, 26,000 mi. valve adj. interval, what more could you want, right?

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By: todd

todd — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 20:11:48 +0000

Wow, looking up the specs this thing is pretty identical to my ’82 XJ650RJ Seca. It does have 4 more HP but it doesn’t have the maintenance free benefit of shaft drive like the Seca. Hopefully something improved after all these years.

-todd

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By: Gutterslob

Gutterslob — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 19:11:03 +0000

You mean, like a Romulan bum protector?

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By: Reinhart

Reinhart — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 01:42:23 +0000

Just removed that whole rear fender/bracket assembly and fab one out of sheet aluminum. It’ll look a lot better and be more functional, too!

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By: Dean

Dean — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 18:38:58 +0000

“To boldly ride, where thousands have gone before…”

Warp speed!

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By: TimC

TimC — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 15:27:00 +0000

Jeez, I’ve been suggesting that my GF upgrade to an FZ6R for a couple of years now (I have an FZ6 but not only are those no longer available new, I think the 6R is probably more real-world usable) – and I NEVER noticed it does not have a centerstand – aftermarket $150!

So hope you’re listening Yamaha, this would be a great addition to the model. I’ll never buy a bike without one (or that can’t be fitted with one if the exact bike I otherwise wanted didn’t have it), and having to go to the aftermarket really shouldn’t be necessary.

THAT SAID GET A DIFFERENT HUMAN-VERIFICATION SYSTEM. HAVING TO CLICK THRU 20+ TIMES TO GET SOMETHING YOU -HOPE- YOU CAN READ RIGHT GOT OLD A LONG TIME AGO.

ESPECIALLY WHEN IT TURNS OUT YOU DIDN’T GET IT RIGHT, TRY AGAIN, THEN IT ERRORS SAYING YOU DIDN’T TYPE A COMMENT!!!!!!!!!! Luckily I already know to use Notepad BECAUSE THIS SYSTEM SUCKS YOU GUYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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By: Bob

Bob — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 14:31:42 +0000

Do I see a centerstand lurking underneath this new version? I hope they come to the U.S. that way…..

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By: soi cowboy

soi cowboy — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 13:35:07 +0000

Also a proper rear fender. The plastic ones shake and flap constantly. I have a wrx and the license plate is literally falling apart because of road vibration.