When did the XJ600 Seca II come out?
Leaky valve-cover and clutch-cover gaskets are common but easily fixed. The Seca II was featured on the cover of the March 1992 issue of Rider. The Seca’s chassis mimics the engine’s no-big-deal philosophy.
When did the Yamaha Seca 2 come out?
In Europe, the Seca II was being sold as the Diversion, and could be had with or without a fairing. The American street market was sporting mad, and Yamaha felt that this new bike, reminiscent of the sporty models from the late ’70s, would appeal to those who wanted the image but did not have the cash.
What to look for in a Yamaha Seca?
Check used examples for leaks, loose steering-head bearings and crash damage. Shine a light in the tank and look for rust caused by water in the gas. The Seca is notoriously cold-blooded, but if it can’t be ridden cleanly off the choke after 10 minutes something’s up.
What’s the difference between the FZR and Seca II?
The FZR was a quasi-racer with a 16-valve liquid-cooled engine, sophisticated twin-spar perimeter frame and full fairing. Whereas the new Seca II used an air-cooled 4-cylinder, 8-valve motor, a tubular-steel perimeter frame and a half fairing. In Europe, the Seca II was being sold as the Diversion, and could be had with or without a fairing.
The Seca II was featured on the cover of the March 1992 issue of Rider. The Seca’s chassis mimics the engine’s no-big-deal philosophy. The tubular-steel frame has a 38mm non-adjustable front fork, a single rear shock with preload adjustment, a 320mm single disc brake and a 245mm rear.
What’s the mileage on a Yamaha XJ600 Seca?
The seat is 30.3 inches off the deck and, while not actually built for touring, is tolerable for one or two riders on day rides. Mileage is typically in the 45-55 mpg range, depending on how you load the bike and how hard you flog it. The fairing does a decent job of blunting the wind.
What kind of maintenance does a Yamaha Seca need?
The Seca won’t take up much of your weekends with maintenance or repair; the understressed engine routinely sends the odometer past the 50,000-mile mark with little more than regular oil changes and the occasional chain service.
Leaky valve-cover and clutch-cover gaskets are common but easily fixed. The Seca II was featured on the cover of the March 1992 issue of Rider. The Seca’s chassis mimics the engine’s no-big-deal philosophy.
The Seca II was featured on the cover of the March 1992 issue of Rider. The Seca’s chassis mimics the engine’s no-big-deal philosophy. The tubular-steel frame has a 38mm non-adjustable front fork, a single rear shock with preload adjustment, a 320mm single disc brake and a 245mm rear.
The seat is 30.3 inches off the deck and, while not actually built for touring, is tolerable for one or two riders on day rides. Mileage is typically in the 45-55 mpg range, depending on how you load the bike and how hard you flog it. The fairing does a decent job of blunting the wind.
The Seca won’t take up much of your weekends with maintenance or repair; the understressed engine routinely sends the odometer past the 50,000-mile mark with little more than regular oil changes and the occasional chain service.