SPECIFICATIONS
8-3
8
Maximum load*
XJ600S 184 kg
XJ600N 187 kg
Tire air pressure (measured on
cold tires)
Up to 90 kg*
Front 200 kPa (2.00 kg/cm
2, 2.00 bar)
Rear 225 kPa (2.25 kg/cm2, 2.25 bar)
90 kg maximum*
Front 200 kPa (2.00 kg/cm2, 2.00 bar)
Rear 250 kPa (2.50 kg/cm2, 2.50 bar)
High-speed riding
Front 200 kPa (2.00 kg/cm2, 2.00 bar)
Rear 250 kPa (2.50 kg/cm2, 2.50 bar)
* Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and accessories
Wheels
Front
Type Cast wheel
Size 17 ´ MT 2.50
Rear
Type Cast wheel
Size 18 ´ MT 3.50Brakes
Front
Type Dual disc brake
Operation Right hand
Fluid DOT 4
Rear
Type Single disc brake
Operation Right foot
Fluid DOT 4
Suspension
Front Telescopic fork
Rear Swingarm (monocross suspen-
sion)
Spring/shock absorbers
Front Coil spring / oil damper
Rear Coil spring / gas-oil damper
Wheel travel
Front 140 mm
Rear 110 mm
Electrical systems
Ignition system Transistorized coil ignition
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INDEX
Right view (XJ600N) ................................ 2-5
Right view (XJ600S) ................................ 2-2SSafety information.................................... 1-1
Seat....................................................... 3-12
Shifting .................................................... 5-3
Shift pedal ............................................... 3-8
Shift points (for Switzerland only)............. 5-3
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting ..... 3-14
Sidestand .............................................. 3-15
Spark plugs, checking ............................. 6-6
Specifications .......................................... 8-1
Speedometer unit (for XJ600N) ............... 3-5
Speedometer unit (for XJ600S) ............... 3-4
Starter (choke) lever .............................. 3-12
Starting a cold engine .............................. 5-1
Starting a warm engine ............................ 5-2
Start switch .............................................. 3-7
Steering, checking ................................. 6-26
Steering lock (for XJ600N)....................... 3-3
Storage.................................................... 7-4
Storage compartment ............................ 3-13
Suspension (rear), lubricating ................ 6-25TTachometer ............................................. 3-5
Throttle cable free play, adjusting .......... 6-13
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating............................................ 6-24
Tires ...................................................... 6-14
Tool kit..................................................... 6-1
Troubleshooting..................................... 6-36
Troubleshooting chart ............................ 6-37
Turn signal indicator lights ....................... 3-3
Turn signal switch ................................... 3-6VValve clearance, adjusting .................... 6-14
Vehicle identification number................... 9-2WWheel bearings, checking ..................... 6-27
Wheels .................................................. 6-17
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