Yamaha FZ 400R

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Yamaha FZ 400R
Manufacturer Yamaha
Production 1985 - 1988
Class Sport Bike
Engine Four stroke, transverse cylinder, DOHC, liquid-cooled
Bore / Stroke 55.9mm x 55.9mm
Compression ratio 12.2:1
Horse Power 59.94 HP (44.7 KW) @ 12500RPM
Transmission Gear box: 6-Speed

Final Drive: Chain

Clutch: Wet multi-plate
Suspension Front: Telescopic forks
Rear: Monoshock single shock preolad adjustable
Brakes Front: Double discs 298 mm
Rear: Single disc 210 mm
Front Tire 110/70-VR17
Rear Tire 140/60-VR16
Seat height 29.88 inches (759 mm)
Weight  (dry), 172.0 kg (wet)
Fuel capacity 1.06 Gallon (4.00 Liters)
Manuals Service Manual
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The Yamaha FZ 400R was a Four stroke, transverse cylinder, DOHC, liquid-cooled Sport Bike motorcycle produced by Yamaha between 1985 and 1988. Claimed horsepower was 59.94 HP (44.7 KW) @ 12500 RPM.

Engine

A 55.9mm bore x 55.9mm stroke result in a displacement of just 399.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive

The bike has a 6-Speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-plate.

Chassis

It came with a 110/70-VR17 front tire and a 140/60-VR16 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Double discs 298 mm in the front and a Single disc 210 mm in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic forks while the rear was equipped with a Monoshock single shock preolad adjustable. The FZ 400R was fitted with a 1.06 Gallon (4.00 Liters) fuel tank.

1985 Yamaha FZ 400R

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The FZ 400R has a Inline four engine, liquid cooled, a large bore combined with a short strokee.The frame is reminiscent of the FJ 100, with rectangular steel tubes wrapping around the sides of the engine instead of over the top.


1988 - 1994 Yamaha FZ 400R

1988 - 1994 Yamaha FZ 400R 1988 - 1994 Yamaha FZ 400R

The reason why so many Yamaha FZR 400R`s ended up on track was due to the excellent handling and ease of use. The Yamaha FZR 400R`s liquid-cooled, four-cylinder, DOHC engine revs to an impressive 12.500 rpm, but like most other four cylinder 400R`s nothing really happens below 9500 rpm.