1996Yamaha XJ 600 Seca II
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Built around a 599cc air-cooled inline four making 45.4 hp and 53 Nm, the 1996 Yamaha XJ 600 Seca II is a Japanese sport tourer. It weighs 191 kg dry and has a 6-speed gearbox and a 17.4-litre tank.
- Capacity
- 599.0 ccm
- Engine
- In-line four, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Dry weight
- 191.0 kg
- Seat height
- 777 mm
- Power
- 45.4 HP (33.9 kW) @ 8500 RPM
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Sport-touring motorcycle built for its class - everyday, practical use.
- Built for
- A sport-touring motorcycle from Yamaha, built around a 599cc engine - a real production model, but this profile is formula-generated from its class and spec sheet rather than individually reviewed.
- Not ideal for
- Not for serious performance or off-road use.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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Bike Reliability score, safety recalls and owner complaintsBike Reliability
How the score works →The Yamaha XJ 600 Seca II passed its annual roadworthiness test first time 75.4% of the time, 4.9 points below expected for bikes of the same age and mileage. That beats 31% of models.
This covers every year of the model.
Test records don't say which version a bike is, so this covers Yamaha XJ 600 Seca II / Yamaha XJ 600 N / Yamaha XJ 600 S Diversion together.
All years of this model.
| # | Model (all years) | Score | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BMW K 75 S | 72 Good | 531 |
| 2 | Honda VFR 750 F | 62 Good | 73,432 |
| 3 | Yamaha XJ 600 N Diversion | 46 Average | 10,126 |
| 4 | Kawasaki ZZ-R 600 | 41 Average | 55,962 |
| 5 | Yamaha XJ 600 Seca II | 31 Below average | 6,685 |
| 6 | Kawasaki GPX 600 R | 29 Below average | 3,592 |
Rivals are the most-viewed bikes on MotorcycleDB in the same category and engine size, from within three years of this model.
From British annual roadworthiness tests, 2005-2025. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA MOT test data, Great Britain). How Bike Reliability works.
Engine
- Capacity
- 599.0 ccm
- Power
- 45.4 HP (33.9 kW) @ 8500 RPM
- Torque
- 53.0 Nm (5.4 kgf-m) @ 6300 RPM
- Engine type
- In-line four, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.2377 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 58.5 x 55.7 mm
- Compression
- 10.0:1
- Cooling system
- Air
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Starting
- Electric
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
Performance
- Top speed
- 182.0 km/h (113.1 mph)
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1460 mm
- Overall length
- 2096 mm
- Overall width
- 749 mm
- Overall height
- 1171 mm
- Seat height
- 777 mm
- Dry weight
- 191.0 kg
- Wet weight
- 204.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 17.40 litres
Chassis & suspension
- Front suspension
- Telescopic fork
- Rear suspension
- Monoshock
- Front wheel travel
- 140 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 109 mm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 25.0°
- Trail
- 97 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc
- Rear brakes
- Single disc
- Front tyre
- 100/80-17, Yokohama F-209
- Rear tyre
- 130/70-18, Yokohama R-209
Specs last verified against published sources: .
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 1992 | 1994 | 1995 | 1996 | 1997 | 1998 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 599 cc | 599 cc | 599 cc | 599 cc | 599 cc | 599 cc |
| Dry weight | 191 kg | 191 kg | 191 kg | 191 kg | 191 kg | 191 kg |
| Seat height | 777 mm | 777 mm | 777 mm | 777 mm | 777 mm | 777 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 17.4 L | 17.4 L | 17.4 L | 17.4 L | 17.4 L | 17.4 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
Rider Reviews
Common questions
What is the engine size of the Yamaha XJ 600 Seca II?
The 1996 Yamaha XJ 600 Seca II has a Capacity of 599.0 ccm (36.55 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Yamaha XJ 600 Seca II have?
The 1996 Yamaha XJ 600 Seca II has a Power of 45.4 HP (33.9 kW) @ 8500 RPM.
How many gears does the Yamaha XJ 600 Seca II have?
The 1996 Yamaha XJ 600 Seca II has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the Yamaha XJ 600 Seca II?
The 1996 Yamaha XJ 600 Seca II has a Torque of 53.0 Nm (5.4 kgf-m or 39.1 ft.lbs) @ 6300 RPM.
How much does the Yamaha XJ 600 Seca II weigh?
The 1996 Yamaha XJ 600 Seca II has a Dry weight of 191.0 kg (421.1 pounds).
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