Honda XR400
1996
The Honda XR400 (designated XR400R'96) was a development of the motosport series of previous years. It was sold in 1996. One color was available: Ross White. This was an all new lightweight, midweight XR. The rear sub frame was removable. The swingarm pivot was combined with the rear engine mount. A high performance power kit was also available. The serial number began JH2NE030*TM000001.
1997
The XR400R'97 was sold in 1997 in Ross White with Black. The gas tank had a new logo and the fork boots were black. The seat is both red and black. There was also new clutch springs. The swingarm pivot was combined with the rear engine mount. A high performance power kit was also available. The serial number began JH2NE030*VM100001.
1998
The XR400R'98 was sold in 1998 in one color: Ross White. The gas tank logo was redesigned to include a yellow Honda wing logo. There was also a new type rear sub-frame. The swingarm pivot was combined with the rear engine mount. A high performance power kit was also available. The serial number began JH2NE030*WM200001.
2000
2003
The XR400R'03 was sold in one color: Red.
- Engine: 397cc RFVC air-cooled single-cylinder
- Bore and stroke: 85.0 x 70.0 mm
- Compression ratio: 9.3:1
- Transmission: Five-speed
- Ignition: Solid-state CD with electronic advance
- Final drive: O-ring sealed chain 15T/45T
- Front suspension: 43mm leading-axle Showa cartridge fork with compression-damping and rebound-damping adjustment; 279mm (11.0 in.) travel
- Rear suspension: Pro-Link Showa single-shock with spring-preload, compression- and rebound-damping adjustment; 300mm (11.8 in.) travel
- Front tire 80/100-21
- Rear tire: 110/100-18
- Ground clearance: 310mm (12.2 in.)
- Seat height: 929mm (36.6 in.)
- Wheelbase: 1425mm (56.1 in.)
- Dry weight: 116 kg (257 lb)
- Fuel capacity: 9.5 liters (including 1.5 liters reserve)
- Honda Genuine Accessories™: HRC power-up kit, 430mm work stand
2004
2004 XR400R
- Engine Type: 397cc air-cooled dry-sump single-cylinder four-stroke
- Bore and Stroke: 85.0mm x 70.0mm
- Compression Ratio: 9.3:1
- Valve Train: SOHC; four-valve RFVC
- Carburetion: 36mm piston-valve
- Ignition: Solid-state CD with electronic advance
- Transmission: Five-speed
- Final Drive: #520 O-ring-sealed chain; 15T/45T
- Front Suspension: 43mm leading-axle Showa cartridge fork with 18-position compression and 12-position rebound-damping adjustability; 11.0-inch travel
- Rear Suspension: Pro-Link Showa single-shock with spring-preload, 16-position compression and 16-position rebound-damping adjustability; 11.8-inch travel
- Front Brake: Single disc with twin-piston caliper
- Rear Brake: Single disc
- Front Tire: 80/100-21
- Rear Tire: 110/100-18
- Rake: 25.3 degrees
- Trail: 94.0 mm (3.7 inches)
- Wheelbase: 56.1 inches
- Seat Height: 36.6 inches
- Ground Clearance: 12.2 inches
- Dry Weight: 257.0 pounds
- Fuel Capacity: 2.5 gallons, including 0.4-gallon reserve
- Emissions: California version differs slightly due to emissions equipment.
- Available Colors: Red
- Warranty: 6 months
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