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{{Motorcycle
|name            = Yamaha IT 400
|photo=1976-Yamaha-IT400-Blue-1807-0.jpg
|aka              =
|manufacturer    = Yamaha
|parent_company  =
|production      = 1978
|model_year      =
|predecessor      =
|successor        =
|class            = Enduro
|engine          = Single cylinder, two stroke, air-cooled
|bore_stroke      = 83.8mm x 83.8mm
|compression      = 7.6:1
|top_speed        =78 mph
|power            = 39.96 HP (29.8 KW) @ 7000RPM
|torque          = 30.98 ft/lbs (42.0 Nm) @ 6000RPM
|ignition        =
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|NGK B8EV}} '76-78 , '79
|battery          =
|transmission    = Gear box: 5-Speed <br>
Final Drive: Chain <br>
Clutch: Wet multi-discs <br>
|frame            =
|suspension      =Front: Telescopic forks <br>
Rear: Monoshock
|brakes          =Front: Drum <br>Rear: Drum
|front_tire      = {{tire|3.00-21}}
|rear_tire    = {{tire|150/80-18}}
|rake_trail      =
|wheelbase        = 56.3 inches (1430 mm)
|length          =
|width            =
|height          =
|seat_height      =
|dry_weight      =
|wet_weight      = 126.0 kg
|fuel_capacity    =
|oil_capacity    =
|recommended_oil=Yamalube 10w-40
|fuel_consumption =
|turning_radius  =
|related          =
|competition      =
|final_drive={{chain|520x106}} ‘76-78<ref name="wps_street_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 Western Power Sports Catalog|publisher=[https://www.wps-inc.com/catalogs Western Power Sports]|date=2019}}</ref>
|front_sprocket=15T ‘76-78<ref name="wps_street_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 Western Power Sports Catalog|publisher=[https://www.wps-inc.com/catalogs Western Power Sports]|date=2019}}</ref>
|rear_sprocket=46T ‘76-78<ref name="wps_street_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 Western Power Sports Catalog|publisher=[https://www.wps-inc.com/catalogs Western Power Sports]|date=2019}}</ref>
}}
The '''[[Yamaha]] IT 400''' was a Single cylinder, two stroke, air-cooled Trial [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Yamaha]] in 1978. Max [[torque]] was 30.98 ft/lbs (42.0 Nm) @ 6000 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 39.96 HP (29.8 KW) @ 7000 RPM. 
==Engine==
A 83.8mm [[bore]] x 83.8mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 398.0 cubic centimeters. 
==Drive==
The bike has a 5-Speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-discs. 
==Chassis==
It came with a 3.00-21 front [[tire]] and a 150/80-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Drum in the front and a Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a  Telescopic forks while the rear was equipped with a Monoshock. The wheelbase was 56.3 inches (1430 mm) long. 
==1976==
==1976==
[[Image:1976-Yamaha-IT400-Blue-1807-0.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Yamaha IT400 in Blue]][[Image:1976-Yamaha-IT400-Blue-1807-1.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Yamaha IT400 in Blue]][[Image:1976-Yamaha-IT400-Blue-1807-2.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Yamaha IT400 in Blue]]
[[Image:1976-Yamaha-IT400-Blue-1807-0.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Yamaha IT400 in Blue]]
[[Image:1976-Yamaha-IT400-Blue-1807-1.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Yamaha IT400 in Blue]]
[[Image:1976-Yamaha-IT400-Blue-1807-2.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Yamaha IT400 in Blue]]
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==1978 Yamaha IT 400==
[[File:yamaha-it-400-1978-1978-4.jpg|600px|1978 Yamaha IT 400]]
[[File:yamaha-it-400-1978-1978-3.jpg|600px|1978 Yamaha IT 400]]
[[File:yamaha-it-400-1978-1978-2.jpg|600px|1978 Yamaha IT 400]]
[[File:yamaha-it-400-1978-1978-1.jpg|600px|1978 Yamaha IT 400]]
[[File:yamaha-it-400-1978-1978-0.jpg|600px|1978 Yamaha IT 400]]
The IT 400 motorcycle design is a tough nut for any manufactured to track. Punching the IT through tight wooded sections is easy.
==References==
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{{Yamaha}}


[[Category:Enduro motorcycles]]
[[Category:1970s motorcycles]]
[[Category:Yamaha motorcycles|IT400]]
[[Category:Yamaha motorcycles|IT400]]
[[Category:1970s motorcycles|IT400]]
[[Category:1970s motorcycles|IT400]]
[[Category:Yamaha IT series]]

Latest revision as of 20:11, 23 November 2019

1976-Yamaha-IT400-Blue-1807-0.jpg
Yamaha IT 400
Manufacturer
Production 1978
Class Enduro
Engine
Single cylinder, two stroke, air-cooled
Bore / Stroke 83.8mm x 83.8mm
Compression ratio 7.6:1
Top Speed 78 mph
Horsepower 39.96 HP (29.8 KW) @ 7000RPM
Torque 30.98 ft/lbs (42.0 Nm) @ 6000RPM
Spark Plug NGK B8EV '76-78 , '79
Transmission Gear box: 5-Speed

Final Drive: Chain

Clutch: Wet multi-discs
Final Drive Chain: 520x106 ‘76-78[1]
Front Sprocket 15T ‘76-78[1]
Rear Sprocket 46T ‘76-78[1]
Suspension Front: Telescopic forks
Rear: Monoshock
Brakes Front: Drum
Rear: Drum
Front Tire 3.00-21
Rear Tire 150/80-18
Wheelbase 56.3 inches (1430 mm)
Weight 126.0 kg (wet)
Recommended Oil Yamalube 10w-40
Manuals Service Manual


The Yamaha IT 400 was a Single cylinder, two stroke, air-cooled Trial motorcycle produced by Yamaha in 1978. Max torque was 30.98 ft/lbs (42.0 Nm) @ 6000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 39.96 HP (29.8 KW) @ 7000 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

A 83.8mm bore x 83.8mm stroke result in a displacement of just 398.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 5-Speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-discs.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 3.00-21 front tire and a 150/80-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Drum in the front and a Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic forks while the rear was equipped with a Monoshock. The wheelbase was 56.3 inches (1430 mm) long.

1976[edit | edit source]

1976 Yamaha IT400 in Blue
1976 Yamaha IT400 in Blue
1976 Yamaha IT400 in Blue


1978 Yamaha IT 400[edit | edit source]

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The IT 400 motorcycle design is a tough nut for any manufactured to track. Punching the IT through tight wooded sections is easy.

References[edit | edit source]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 2019 Western Power Sports Catalog. Western Power Sports. 2019.