Yamaha MT-07 vs Yamaha XJ 6 Diversion
The Yamaha XJ 6 Diversion is more powerful, while the Yamaha MT-07 is lighter and the Yamaha XJ 6 Diversion has the lower seat. The Yamaha XJ 6 Diversion produces 77 hp (58 kW), while the MT-07’s lower wet weight and higher seat give it a different practical emphasis. These are both naked motorcycles with distinct strengths: the MT-07 is easier to move while parked, whereas the XJ 6 Diversion offers a lower seat for riders who value a shorter reach to the ground.
Yamaha MT-07 vs Yamaha XJ 6 Diversion: specifications
| Specifications side by side | Yamaha MT-07Model year 2015 | Yamaha XJ 6 DiversionModel year 2015 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine capacity | 689 cm³ | 600 cm³ |
| Power | 74 hp (55 kW) | 77 hp (58 kW) — Favorable value |
| Wet weight | 179 kg — Favorable value | 211 kg |
| Seat height | 805 mm | 785 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 14 L | 17 L — Favorable value |
Percentages use the second model as the baseline. Highlighting applies only to comparable power, torque, mass and fuel capacity; it does not predict handling or acceleration.
Engine
| Specifications side by side | Yamaha MT-07Model year 2015 | Yamaha XJ 6 DiversionModel year 2015 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine capacity | 689 cm³ | 600 cm³ |
| Power | 74 hp (55 kW) | 77 hp (58 kW) — Favorable value |
| Torque | 68 Nm — Favorable value | 59.7 Nm |
| Engine type | Parallel Twin, four-stroke | In-line four, four-stroke |
| Bore × stroke | 80.0 x 68.6 mm | 65.5 x 44.5 mm |
| Compression ratio | 11.5:1 | 12.2:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection | Injection |
| Starting | Electric | Electric |
Transmission
| Specifications side by side | Yamaha MT-07Model year 2015 | Yamaha XJ 6 DiversionModel year 2015 |
|---|---|---|
| Gearbox | Manual 6-speed | Manual 6-speed |
| Clutch | Wet, Multiple Disc | Wet, Multiple Disc |
| Final drive | Chain | Chain |
Dimensions and weight
| Specifications side by side | Yamaha MT-07Model year 2015 | Yamaha XJ 6 DiversionModel year 2015 |
|---|---|---|
| Wet weight | 179 kg — Favorable value | 211 kg |
| Dry weight | 164 kg — Favorable value | 198 kg |
| Seat height | 805 mm | 785 mm |
| Length | 2,085 mm | 2,120 mm |
| Width | 745 mm | 770 mm |
| Height | 1,090 mm | 1,210 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,400 mm | 1,440 mm |
| Ground clearance | 140 mm | 140 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 14 L | 17 L — Favorable value |
Chassis
| Specifications side by side | Yamaha MT-07Model year 2015 | Yamaha XJ 6 DiversionModel year 2015 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Diamond | Steel, Diamond Shaped |
| Front suspension | Telescopic forks | Telescopic forks |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm, (Link type suspension) | Linked monoshock with spring preload adjustment |
| Front wheel travel | 137 mm | 130 mm |
| Rear wheel travel | 130 mm | 130 mm |
| Rake | 24.0° | 26.0° |
| Trail | 90 mm | 103 mm |
Brakes
| Specifications side by side | Yamaha MT-07Model year 2015 | Yamaha XJ 6 DiversionModel year 2015 |
|---|---|---|
| Front brakes | Double disc. Hydraulic. ABS. | Double disc. Hydraulic |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Hydraulic. ABS. | Single disc. Hydraulic |
| Front brake diameter | 282 mm | 298 mm |
| Rear brake diameter | 245 mm | 245 mm |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 180/55-ZR17 | 160/60-ZR17 |
Key differences
This comparison uses Yamaha MT-07 from 2015 and Yamaha XJ 6 Diversion from 2015.
Power
Yamaha MT-07
74 hp (55 kW)
Yamaha XJ 6 Diversion
77 hp (58 kW)
Highlighted valueWet weight
Yamaha MT-07
179 kg
Highlighted valueYamaha XJ 6 Diversion
211 kg
Engine capacity
Yamaha MT-07
689 cm³
Highlighted valueYamaha XJ 6 Diversion
600 cm³
Torque
Yamaha MT-07
68 Nm
Highlighted valueYamaha XJ 6 Diversion
59.7 Nm
Seat height
Yamaha MT-07
805 mm
Yamaha XJ 6 Diversion
785 mm
Highlighted valueYamaha MT-07 vs Yamaha XJ 6 Diversion: which one to choose?
- Choose Yamaha MT-07 if you want less mass to manage while pushing or parking in the city; the difference is 32 kg.
- Choose Yamaha XJ 6 Diversion if a lower seat helps you reach the ground; the seat difference is 20 mm.
FAQ
- Which motorcycle is more powerful?
- The Yamaha XJ 6 Diversion is more powerful, at 77 hp (58 kW) versus the Yamaha MT-07’s 74 hp (55 kW).
- Which motorcycle is lighter?
- The Yamaha MT-07 is lighter: 179 kg wet versus 211 kg wet for the Yamaha XJ 6 Diversion.
- Which motorcycle has the lower seat?
- The Yamaha XJ 6 Diversion has the lower seat, at 785 mm versus 805 mm for the Yamaha MT-07.