Yamaha XJ6n: Motorcycle review
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- Опубліковано 2 жов 2024
- A review on a Yamaha XJ6n we recently sold, the new owner asked me to review it. A 2010 model with 3,000 miles on the clock. The Exhaust is from J A C Exhausts, wigwam lane, Hucknall, Nottingham
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Great video. Just passed Mod 2 today. Looking at to get a 2012 xj6 tomorrow. Thank you again for inspiring me to learn after having driven a car for years.
I test road one of these along with the Honda NC700X. The Yam is a great little bike (my current bike is an old XJ900 DIvvy) but I went for the Honda as it's an all new bike with phenomenal fuel economy and 8000 mile service intervals.
I'd like to add that I've been a avid follower of your vids since I learned to ride last year. I passed my test a year ago and have done 18,000 miles since then, mostly commuting, and I still look forward to your hints and tips on improving my riding. Cheers!
@xrs1600 Glad you enjoyed it, let me know when you do the walk round. Russ
@gpzDave Thanks Dave. It does sound great doesn't it? Made me smile.
What exhaust is this by the way? Awesome review also!
Just picked up one as a winter commuter, 1 owner, 6k and full service history 2009. It’s a great little bike, very easy to ride and quite fun when you want to enjoy some B roads. Can’t really go wrong with these. I did my test on this many years ago and always remembered what a fun little bike it was..
Thanks for this. I'm looking to get one on Monday and this was a great review and video!
I am buying one of these and this review really helped. Thanks dude
I am getting the xj6n on Saturday. I haven't rode bikes for 25 years. So excited about coming back. Question is the bike is very clean UK bike. I am living in Ireland so we are kilometers not miles. Can the speedometer be changed from miles to kilometers by pressing buttons or do I have to get it done professionally? Great view..... Roll on Saturday 😁
Thanks For this cracking review russ as I've been out on my direct access day one on this today. From a ybr 125 it's an orgasm on wheels!
The new everyman bike to replace the ageing suzy bandit I wonder?
Anyway keep up the Good work, it's now a toss up between this and an sv650s upon graduation!
I love the XJ6. I learned to ride on it and now i am saving up for one.
Oh, I see, well done then! I know it's not harmful if done right, but for whatever reason I have always had this feeling that it's not something you are supposed to do. I have done it a couple of times on my bike, and it worked out just fine, but I felt really guilty afterwards. Again, nice little review though. Seems like a good bike for getting started on bigger bikes and going on longer trips with
I meant something like the B king or the naked versions etc. They're not necessarily safer per se but as you rightly say, they're more planted than 250s and different power delivery to say a GSXR1000 or fireblade
love how you change the camera angle so we cant see the speedo when you go above the speed limit
Have to agree with everything you said in this review. The xj6 is a perfect bike for anyone looking for an easy going, good looking bike thats not a missile on wheels!! Was that an ixil exhaust on that bike? I'm looking at buying one for my xj6.
Excellent, well done you!!!!!! :-D Zero faults is incredible, nice one.
The 4 cylinder engine is so much smoother and crisper than the twin engine of the ER6. Linz used to have an ER6 and we agreed the lumpyness below 3k rpm wasn't very nice. After having ridden both, the XJ would easily be my choice. (just my opinion though)
I was looking for a 600cc bike as a first bike and I tested the Kawa z650, SV 650 but the moment I tested an XJ6n I fell in love right away. Called the owner that night itself to buy it. Very happy with my purchase
Soon as rode an XJ6 I said to myself and others...... "I'd have one of them" and I really would, I've rode a few of the, now while learning to ride, and passed my mod2 on one, might go and get one....... But I've always wanted an R6 haha
i used to own a 2004 hornet 600 but sold it last year. with spring now coming up I was looking at the xj6n as my next bike. do u happen to know what the major not so obvious differences are between the 2 bikes? like handling and braking. Also, any idea if the xj6 is seating position lower than that of the hornet? thanks a ton and keep up the excellent work
not sure if you still answer questions on this vid, but how would this bike be after moving from a 125cc? looking into other mt-07/09 style bike options. cheers mate, enjoying the training videos.
You'll love it. So easy to ride. ☺
I'm doing my full A licence soon, I will be either on one of these or the MT-07, can't wait
@spike4178 The fairing is the only difference I can think of, unless someone else knows?
Just bought mine, hopefully it'll be ready for this Saturday..... can't wait!
I have the FZ6n, seen in my picture. This XJ6n looks almost identical. Can you tell me what the differences are...? My fazer is my first bike and I don't know very much about bikes yet...
I am getting my license in a few days, and my 2012 XJ6N arrives in a fortnight. Have I bitten off more than I can chew?
The bottom line is your attitude, if you're a "nutter" as we say in the UK, then you will probably end up hurting yourself, simple. If you realise a bike is only as safe as the rider and if mis-treated, it can kill then buy whatever bike you like. If it's a sports bike, I wouldn't recommend exceeding 600cc until you get used to the power but if it's something like a Suzuki GSX1300f or the equivilent softer bike, then that's fine. All bikes will do 30MPH if you want them to, attitude counts.
sounds great!!!!
@Timo93NYC Only a couple of horse power really, if anything at all. My Tuono V4 seems to breath and respond better with the exhaust on but to me personally, the best bit is the sound. Best check readings for your actual bike as this varies.
hello mate, just subscribed and now im going through your channel watching some of the videos...im live in london and i want to buy my first bike soon
what would be a cheap but good 125cc bike to start ? im thinking £1300 max used. I'm 17 btw (:
The customer ASKED me to review it. People who jump to conclusions..interesting.
The shop itself offers the deal. Where are you from?
There's a business idea, importing!...I think there's a lot of legislation to make them legal though isn't there like these carbon canisters or something? :-(
No, you're not dumb, I'm a partner in Beechdale Motorcycles (Google it) No CBRs like that in yet but keep an eye on the website.
Just sold a GSR but didn't get the chance to ride it. The guy who bought it loves it, and it may be a little cheaper than the XJ6n.
If it's just an end can, no. Some exhausts need to be cut to get one on. this was already fitted so I'm not sure. sorry.
Did my test on one of these. They are great bikes with an excellent power delivery.
I've been training for my A2 on one of these. Lovely engine, nice ride. Apparently quite cheap to insure as well.
@RoadcraftNottingham
Ahh, if only;)
I am seriously looking at a DRZ 400 SM actually. Just for fun and my small commute.I don't wheelie, I don't intend to wheelie either but they look like pure, unadulterated fun!!
If I had 2 grand to splash right now, I think I would :)
I just got one!
I've been doing a lot of research in to which 6n I should get after passing my DAS and the ER6n and this are the two I've settled on. I'll obviously have to try them first but they're both on an even par at the moment.
I'm 6'4 so the ER6n seems like the logical choice, and it is beautiful, but there's something about Yamaha that pushes the right buttons.
Although, I can't quite put my finger on what it is.
Cheers for the video. :)
is this bike better than Kawasaki Er6n?
Yes
@cowtipper84 J A C Exhausts, wigwam lane, Hucknall, Nottingham 0115 9635556
Good little review. Did my das on one of these back in 2010 and really liked it. Just bought myself a 2012 street triple R.. Would be verrrry interested in seeing/hearing your thoughts on those if you ever get your hands on one at the shop. Great videos. Think I've watched them all now, and as a relatively new rider, I've picked up a lot of good advice, so thanks.
I might get my hands on one to sell in the shop then review it. Watch this space.
Honestly I would be a little bit annoyed if someone took the bike I had bought and went off riding with it, especially doing some clutch less shifting. But I suppose thats just me. Thanks for the review, I kinda want one of those some day. I was looking at one in a dealership a while ago, beautiful bike and it felt really comfortable
I currently have a '09 Ninja 250, hoping to get something like this next. Being about 6'6" on a little Ninja feels slightly precarious.
if your 6ft6 this is not the option lol. The fz6 is taller with the same engine but more power but ild probably go for something even taller, maybe a adventure style or the old ktm 690 dukes are very tall.
You're gonna love it! Ride safe. :-)
the engine sounded great as you were giving it a lot of throttle. However, I think its too loud. I could see getting a headache after a while.
I know Kawasaki have made some changes to the 2012 engine but I'm not sure I'll be able to buy new.
Unfortunately the finance I can get will probably have a big affect on which bike I choose. I'd much rather that wasn't the case but, such is life.
Also, I sub'd.
I ride the XJ600N. And I must say, everything you have said about the newer brother, applies to the older one too. They are cracking bikes.
Hey how much is the insurance costing you for XJ6 its listed as a cheep insurer i have 3 years no claims so im hoping that it wont be high also did you get the naked or the F ? if you dont mind me asking
@Blahdeblah52 DRZ's are great, a good move up from a 125 if you ask me, not the most powerful bikes around but they have Honda CG reliability and still get 60MPG even though they're carb'd.
No, the FZ6 and the XJ6 are different models; the XJ6 is the more laid back version and the FZ6 with more high end attitude.
Thanks for the feedback.People advising a 250 either own one and need to justify it or don't know how a "bigger bike" really feels(more planted, less effort and buzzy)One of my pet hates is unqualified people giving their opinions when they haven't ridden both bikes Another is they've just started biking and suddenly think they're an instructor and giving out wrong or innacurate advice or they've been riding wrong for years but because they haven't had an accident they assume it's correct.
I have the FZ6n, seen in my picture. This XJ6n looks almost identical. Can you tell me what the differences are...? My fazer is my first bike and I don't know very much about bikes yet...
Which year ER6 did Linz have? They retuned the engine in the '09 and beyond models to make it smoother in the lower ranges - makes it a bit more friendly for commuting speeds!
So would I if the reviewer hadn't asked...but the reviewer DID ask and the buyer was very excited to see it on UA-cam and loved the review...and clutchless shifting doesn't harm the gearbox if done correctly.
Yes, good review, this is much more like the bandit or old Yam Fazer 600 in character - liquid cooling so more power can be extracted without the engine or the mudguard melting. I have the old XJ600N a Y2K model, just finished correcting the carbs from the over-lean setup imposed in vain effort to pass emissions before fuel injection took over. Shocking that so many reviewers and riders are feeling the need to watch out for dodgy low-down or transitional fuelling problems/power delivery on injection systems. Now, in 2015, a decade at least has passed since just about everything became fuel injection, and still the issue hangs over the engines, that afflicted early adopters like BMW on their early boxer twin fuel-injected bikes. In proper tune, my old XJ600N Divvie-like machine, is acceptable on motorways, top-notch on A-roads and over 60mpg usually, replaced exhausts with 4-into-2 stainless, 500gbp but unavoidable as originals rotted. Lastly, yes, after just 5 minutes, that exhaust drone is a bore! I like my quiet exhausts, conventionally-powered motorcycles are noisy enough in practice, you can't deafen everyone all the time, in hope of avoiding one incident at some random time.
@Paredecity You won't go wrong with one of these.
Correct but in this case "Dual" means 2 DIRECTIONS of traffic with a separating barrier or reservation. There could be 1 or 7 lanes, if it's not separated it's a single carriageway. A lot of motorists get this wrong, easily done. :-)
Russ, assuming the scenario is an experienced rider, how do you choose what size of bike to get? does it depend on what roads you use (apart from budget)?
It is but it's low down weight and don't feel it
@cjhurrell Wayne from Nottingham on 0115 9635556
Motorway has 3 lanes usually? Dual means 2?
Love this review, nice and simple. Absolutely love the bike as well, resuming my lessons next week on this bike. I've driven it for 4 hours or so, and I fell in love with it after one hour, looks ferocious and difficult to drive, but when you get on it, it's just so simple and smooth and lovely! I'm gonna start saving money already!
i wanna ask you do you have more bikes like this one?Thanks
LOVE that exhaust - Love that bike !
Sounds nice mate,and its a good looker too,not in the market for some yet though lol
I'm really not sure, best bet is to sit on one (I'll swap ya 2 inches though...of height) :-)
Funnily enough, I have a 2009 one in the shop. If I don't do a review cos of the crap weather, take my word for it, they're great, buy one!
@Blahdeblah52 Cheers buddy, I can't believe the choice you "young uns" have nowdays, there's wasn't that much decent in the early 80s. :-)
Thank you. A couple of people have mentioned this now and I agree, just because it's a second a lap slower, doesn't mean it's rubbish.
Someone once told me "the most dangerous part of a motorcycle is the nut that holds the handlebars" If you're sensible and respectful you should be ok. All the best with it. :-)
@pgod1960 The SV is also an excellent choice, loads of character, smooth, powerful and sounds beautiful with an end can (me and bikerchickvids did a review on the SV too) Thanks
@ridernew19 Thanks. It's important to me cos I get numb hands if I'm not careful.
You really can't go wrong with the yamaha ybr 125 or Honda cg125. They're great all rounders.
what recording device are you using it sound bob on ! , i love these bikes if i had the money i defo would
@jajajacol That bike has been dropped more than a crap boxer but sill runs, bless it.
@DonnyDoNSkillz I suppose over the years I've realised they're idiots wether you let them know or not, I give up! lol
The closest you'll see on here is the R1 review and me at Donington. If I do it on the public road I keep running out or meeting cars! lol
@Roadcraftnottingham I love you... You are just like me... only more tolerant towards the 4x4's
I can't stand women in those flagships... I beep at every fool I see making mistake, you're argument will probably be that it entices more mistakes to be made haha I see it as a pleasurable experience to "teach" the other drivers to drive correctly. hahaha
@Timo93NYC As far as I know... an Exhaust pipe doesn't actually change the power by THAT much to make the bike illegal... its purely there to give you a better appearance and sound of the bike... It does give you a boost of I think 10% on average...
at least thats the performance difference I see on my Varadero... literally 10% extra top speed...
Found it very comfy. If it was bad I'd definately have mentioned it.
I'm not gonna make it easy for you, here's a challenge, Google it. :-)
is it difficult to get the exhaust on?
I like the yamaha but it doesn't look sporty ...is the Superbyke RMR 125 any good ? I want a bike similar to this one ... (if you go on google and type that, the blue and white one) and thanks for the reply =)
As for the geezer below; I'd let my ex bike instructor out on any bike I owned, he's a very very skilled rider. Ex-Police biker, too. I don't see the problem with letting Rus have a go, having seen him ride the Pan in the snow, I think he can handle a budget naked.
Nice bike all the same, but I want my Hornet back :( Be interested to see what you'd think of it, Rus. If you ever get chance to review one, I'd be genuinely interested to see a video :)
I'm deciding between the XJ6 or the GSX650. My primary purpose is riding around the City/Suburbs. I've heard people say that the XJ6 is a nicer ride, but the GSX650 is a more comfortable ride. How did you find the comfort level on the bike? I'm only 5'8" Cheers
This or a CB600?
cb600 is a more premium bike and also has about 30hp more.
ok, fast idle. I still call it choke, like youtube calls these uploads "videos" but they're not.
Bad idea to buy a new bike as your first bike as you're more then likely gonna have her seeing the wrong side of tarmac if you get me. However ride safe and enjoy yourself man.
cheers butt, like all three from what iv seen , FZ6 is being a bit of a git to find, but insurance was cheap as hell, and seems worth the wait, GSR is my second option. i hope
This bike is sold in the US as the FZ6R, but it's faired. Yamaha runs demo days where you can literally ride one for free. Beware it's very restricted for a 600 @ 70hp.
Mate, beautiful video. I was wondering could you do test of honda hornet - cb600f, cause i am so interested in that bike and i like how you do reviews. could ya? :?
Yeah I need to get out on ours, love the look of it...and technically you DID have an instructor....me! lol ;-)
They're a really nice, tough, reliable bike. I use 2 as training bikes (see Jeff's crash)
@elkfazer1 Thanks elkie. it's a great bike and I'm really pleased I got to ride it.
@cashstore1 I agree. Will recommend putting the Baffle back in (It'll still sound great)
i have a 2009 model she is lovely, the engine underwent more than a de-tune it has different cam profiles and throttle bodies for a smoother and wider power band 80bhp but slightly more useable than the more peaky fazer/R6 engine
couple that with engine being used as a stressed member ... its a lovely balanced bike
I can't decide if I like the aesthetics of this and the er6n or not. I know I love honda's 1000cc naked bike, but I'm not sure about these middleweights.