Yamaha XJ600

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Year: 1988
Engine: 4-cylinder row, DOHC, 598cc, 2 vent
Effect: 72bhp / 10000rpm
Torque: 50Nm / 9000 rpm
Drive: 6 speed, chain
Weight: 210 Kg
Brakes: double diSc front, single disc rear
Wheels: 90/90 x 18 front, 110/90 x 18 rear
Tank capacity: 19L (2.5L reserve)

I acquired this bike in late april 2000. I since have enjoyed many thousand kilometers on her back. The bike got nicknamed Eve .. many reasons for that .. Despite her old age she runs smooth and reliably and I always look forward to the next ride.

UPDATE JULY 2003: After 3 years, and 40.000 km, in the saddle of this excellent bike I traded her in for an Aprilia RSV 1000. It was time to move up and on, the XJ couldn't be pushed any further.

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