SPECIFICATIONS
8-2
8
Air filterDry type element
Fuel
Type REGULAR UNLEADED
GASOLINE ONLY
Fuel tank capacity 17.0 L
Reserve amount 3.5 L
Carburetor
Manufacturer MIKUNI
Model × quantity BDS28 × 4
Spark plug
Model/Manufacturer CR8E / NGK
U24ESR-N / DENSO
Gap 0.7–0.8 mm
Clutch typeWet, multiple-disc
Transmission
Primary reduction system Spur gear
Primary reduction ratio 2.225
Secondary reduction system Chain drive
Secondary reduction ratio 3.000 (except for CH, A)
2.875 (for CH, A)
Number of drive chain
sprocket teeth (rear/front) 48/16 (except for CH, A)
46/16 (for CH, A)
Transmission type Constant mesh 6-speedOperation Left foot
Gear ratio
1st 2.733
2nd 1.778
3rd 1.333
4th 1.074
5th 0.913
6th 0.821
Chassis
Frame type Double cradle
Caster angle 25°
Trail 97 mm
Tire
Front
Type Tubeless tire
Size 110/80-17 57H
110/80-17 M/C 57H
Manufacturer/model MICHELIN / MACADAM 50
DUNLOP / D103FA
Rear
Type Tubeless tire
Size 130/70-18 63H
130/70-18 M/C 63H
Manufacturer/model MICHELIN / MACADAM 50
DUNLOP / D103A
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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 kgf/cm
2, 2.00 bar)
Rear 225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm2, 2.25 bar)
90 kg–maximum*
Front 200 kPa (2.00 kgf/cm2, 2.00 bar)
Rear 250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm2, 2.50 bar)
High-speed riding
Front 200 kPa (2.00 kgf/cm2, 2.00 bar)
Rear 250 kPa (2.50 kgf/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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