I have owned an XJ6 for a few years. It was my first big bike and I love it to this day. Everything you said was spot on. 6ft 7 owner here so I feel your saddle issues. The thing I really don’t like how hot it gets. (I live in Sydney so it does get really hot in the summer) although some racing coolant seemed to cool it down a little on the extremely hot days. Unfortunately I had a major immobiliser fault and Yamaha Australia deemed it uneconomical to repair. I was pretty heartbroken and it just sat in the garage for a while while I enjoyed my new CB650R. Ordered a used wiring loom from a wreckers for $100 and it fired right up. Done about 5000km on it since with no issues. Still can’t bring myself to sell it even though it doesn’t get used too often with the CB being my main bike.

I have owned one for three years now and love it. That was spot on 👌

Excellent review and first person I've heard to talk about the saddle and I agree. Had mine for 4 years

I actually picked one up cheap that was wrecked and rebuilt it. I love it and it runs amazing.

Great review mate! Owner of one myself, completely agree with everything

The motors in these were never used in the Thundercat! That engine was far older and discontinued in the late 90s/edarky 2000s after being used in the first Fazer FZS 600. It was the R6 motor detuned for the Fazer FZ6 then further developed for use in the XJ6 and newer Diversion with a newer top end and newer clutch. I have owned both incarnations of the Fazer with this motor and was great with a nice boost at 7000 revs and pushing out 98bhp, however it was quite revvy. I imagine the detuned and improved motor would be much nicer.

Hey ! Awesome content ! I’m so glad I’ve stumbled upon your channel as you are a tall rider so am I, I’m 6’5 and been knocking heads for a while for what bike to get😅 , I want a naked bike to be honest but don’t know which one would be most comfy? (Been looking at Honda cb650 and 1000r & Kawasaki z800) Second option is like an older triumph tiger sport or something similar... my type of riding will be a weekend blast here and there and maybe some short touring in the future ,please any help and suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Dat exhaust note

You are great! You have talent

A bit harsh on the old Diversion as it was basically a 1980s tech bike made in the 90's and onwards and always considered very basic even when new. Great "real-world" review though and I'm looking for something similar to replace my worn out old 600 Bandit,pretty much the same deal from your review.

What would the insurance be for a new rider on this

İs this thing lams in Victoria? Cheers I love with the bike 😁🤙🏼👌🏼

I don't like the high revs on the highway too. What could I do to bring the revs down for a more comfortable ride??

i changed the sprockets to give it taller gearing

Thundercat preceded the R6 I thought.

My only problem with this bike is that I sit on my balls. For some reason the crotch is the absolute lowest point for me so I can’t take a long ride on this one haha. Too bad I noticed this after buying it along with brand new pilot road 5’s.

I hate the term "first big bike" it always makes it sound like it's a lesser bike and not fun