Yamaha XJ 600N (1995-97) vs Honda VTR 1000 RC51 SP2 (2003)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Yamaha | Honda |
| Model: | XJ 600N | VTR 1000 RC51 SP2 |
| Years: | 1995-97 | 2003 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, 90°V-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 599 cc / 36.5 cu-in | 996 cc / 60.8 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 58.5 x 55.7 mm | 100 x 63.6 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 10:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Lubrication: | Wet sump | Wet sump |
| Induction: | 4x 28mm Mikuni BDS28 downdraft carburettors | Electronic fuel injection PGM-FI with two injectors per cylinder |
| Ignition: | Transistor | Computer-controlled digital transistorized |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 61 hp / 45 kW @ 8.500 rpm | 136 hp / 100 kW @ 9500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 33.9 lb-ft / 4.7 kgf-m @ 7000 rpm | 10.7 kgf-m / 105 Nm @ 8000 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet multiple plate type | Hydraulic clutch |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain |
| Frame: | Double cradle | Aluminium, twin spar |
| Front Suspension: | 38mm Telescopic forks, no adjustment | 43mm inverted cartridge-type fork with adjustable spring preload, and compression and rebound damping, |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 140 mm / 5.5 in | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Monocross monoshock adjustable for preload | Pro-Link with gas-charged integrated remote reservoir damper offering adjustable preload, and compression and rebound damping, |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 110 mm / 4.3 in | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
| Front Brakes: | Single 320mm disc 2 piston caliper | 2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 245mm disc 1 piston caliper | Single 220mm disc 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 110/80H17 | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 130/70H18 | 190/50 ZR17 |
| Dimensions: | Length 2170 mm / 85.4 in Width 770 mm / 30.3 in Height 1205 mm / 47.4 in | Length 2040 mm / 80.3 in Width 725 mm / 28.5 in Height 1145 mm / 45.0 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1445 mm / 56.8 in | 1420 mm / 55.9 in |
| Seat Height: | 770 mm / 30.3 in | 813 mm / 32.0 in |
| Ground Clearance: | 150 mm / 5.9 in | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Dry Weight: | 193 kg / 425 lbs | 194 kg / 430 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 17 Litres / 4.4 US gal | 18 Liters / 3.8 US gal |
| Consumption Average: | 18.1 km/lit | 19.5 km/lit |
| Standing ¼ Mile: | 13.5 sec / 149.2 km/h | 10.9 sec / 209 mph |
| Top Speed: | 178.6 km/h | 271.3 km/h / 168.5 mph |