Yamaha xj6n | 2009 | black | 4-cyl 600cc | used excellent condition low miles

This naked beauty has been sitting for months and it's time for a new owner as I'm not using it anymore due to lack of time and I've had financial problems in the last year and I won't spend time and money on it. So anyone interested in this bike should have a regular service (about 250eu for a full service) and fit new tires for their safety (another 250eu for front&rear of the same make/type) and deal with MOT soon which I haven't notified yet (it has extremely loud exhaust and I have a silencer to fit but not sure if it can pass, probably not when you hear it, might need a better piping or even a new muffler). As for the license plate I have previously ordered a good quality adjustable universal aluminum bracket with LED light but it has never been fitted. Other taxes has been paid and it is still road legal.

Very decent all-round bike, from my experience just perfect solid bulletproof engine, very responsive with a nice amount of low down torque. Enough performance for the motorway reaching more than 200km/h rapidly. It spits out huge blue flames while still cold. Equipped with a few extras like Yoshimura replica exhaust, smoke LED tail ligh integrated with indicators, hi/low white diamond LED bulb, gold aluminum mirrors and footrest pegs, Renthal Fatbar, wider rear tire.

I was never a fan of the 'transformer' styling, but test ride on this bike changed my mind. Not only does it actually look pretty badass in the flesh, it rides like a dream. The engine revs so incredibly smoothly throughout the range, the power is enough to put a smile on your face, and the handling is spot on - this bike is perfectly balanced. Riding position (with leg positioning) is good and it's got a low seat height so you always feel in control of it. My mates have bigger sports bikes and rate them highly after a test drive. One of the best first bikes you can get with plenty of power and a unique style of character, you won't thinking about bigger engine. Equipped with a 4 cylinder engine detuned down to Earth specs. You have the super-sport engine sound in an all around machine. It doesn't look like a cheap bike to most people.

Cons I've noticed since in my possession: The gearbox is a little bit clunky, but at the same time slick and positive. The engine seems to be hungry for revs and it feels like it could do with another (seventh) gear. Round town the engine doesn't like to sit in traffics, and quickly you are going to notice the temperature on your gauge rising. Disappointed that it doesn't have gear indicator on dial, but you can fit one easy and cheap. The seat becomes uncomfortable after hours of riding, but for short distances (less than an hour) you can say it's fine.

Having owned the bike for three years and 11 000km, I have never ran into any kind of serious reliability issues, bought from a friend that got a new bigger touring bike. Well maintained and replaced with many new parts like chain, regulator rectifier, steering rack, battery, leather seat, lights etc. The parts although budget, do their job and are robust. At the end of the day, almost every part can be replaced with an aftermarket one. It's cheap and easy to service with wear and tear items being cheap too. You can order and fit many unexpensive accessories of any type you wish. Fuel consumption returns between 50-60mpg. It can also be ridden sedately, returning ridiculously good fuel economy. Great finance and future resale value.

Annual road tax: €47 (Year 2024 Paid)

Annual (average) service cost: €200 (without including tyres)

Annual insurance: €165 (third-party Minerva)

* MANUFACTURE SPECS *

Frame type: Steel tubular diamond-type

Engine size: Four stroke, transverse 600cc In-Line Four

Max power: 78 bhp / 57 kW @ 10000 rpm

Max torque: 44 ft-lb / 59.7 Nm

Top speed: 135 mph / 217 kmh

Fuel capacity: 17.3 litres

Tank range: 202 miles / 325 kilometers

Bike weight: 205kg

Front brake: 2 x 298mm discs

Rear brake: 245mm disc

Front tyre size: 120/70R17

Rear tyre size: 160/60R17 (Fitted with 180/55ZR17)