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The '''[[Yamaha]] GX 400''' was a Four stroke, parallel twin, [[air cooled]] Classic [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Yamaha]] in 1978. Max [[torque]] was 24.34 ft/lbs (33.0 Nm) @ 8000 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 37.01 HP (27.6 KW) @ 8800 RPM. 




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==Chassis==
==Chassis==
It came with a 3.00-18 front [[tire]] and a 3.50-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single disc in the front and a Single disc in the rear. The front suspension was a  Telescopic forks while the rear was equipped with a Dual shocks. The GX400 was fitted with a  fuel tank. The bike weighed just 168 kg.   
It came with a 3.00-18 front [[tire]] and a 3.50-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single disc in the front and a Single disc in the rear. The front suspension was a  Telescopic forks while the rear was equipped with a Dual shocks. The GX400 was fitted with a  fuel tank. The bike weighed just 168 kg.   
== Photos ==
[[File:Yamaha-GX400-77.jpg|600px|Yamaha GX400]]
== Overview ==
Yamaha GX 400SP


==1978 Yamaha GX 400==
<gallery mode='packed-hover'>
File:yamaha-gx-400-1978-1978-2.jpg|600px|1978 Yamaha GX 400
File:yamaha-gx-400-1978-1978-1.jpg|600px|1978 Yamaha GX 400
File:yamaha-gx-400-1978-1978-0.jpg|600px|1978 Yamaha GX 400
</gallery>


It had a small body same as [[Yamaha GX250|GX250]], which was its series model. Its square body was inherited from the RD series, the 2-stroke road bike.


== Photos ==
[[File:Yamaha-GX400-77.jpg|600px|Yamaha GX400]]


== Specifications ==




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[[Category:Yamaha motorcycles]]
[[Category:Yamaha motorcycles|GX400]]
[[Category:1970s motorcycles]]

Revision as of 02:08, 26 November 2019

Yamaha-GX400-77.jpg
Yamaha GX400
Manufacturer
Production 1977
Engine
Four stroke, parallel twin
Compression ratio 9.2:1
Horsepower 37.01 HP (27.6 KW) @ 8800RPM
Torque 24.34 ft/lbs (33.0 Nm) @ 8000RPM
Transmission 6 Speed
Suspension Front: Telescopic forks
Rear: Dual shocks
Brakes Front: Single disc
Rear: Single disc
Front Tire 3.00-18
Rear Tire 3.50-18
Weight 168 kg (dry),
Recommended Oil Yamalube 10w-40
Manuals Service Manual

The Yamaha GX 400 was a Four stroke, parallel twin, air cooled Classic motorcycle produced by Yamaha in 1978. Max torque was 24.34 ft/lbs (33.0 Nm) @ 8000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 37.01 HP (27.6 KW) @ 8800 RPM.


Engine

The engine was a Air cooled cooled Four stroke, parallel twin. The engine featured a 9.2:1 compression ratio.

Chassis

It came with a 3.00-18 front tire and a 3.50-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single disc in the front and a Single disc in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic forks while the rear was equipped with a Dual shocks. The GX400 was fitted with a fuel tank. The bike weighed just 168 kg.

1978 Yamaha GX 400

It had a small body same as GX250, which was its series model. Its square body was inherited from the RD series, the 2-stroke road bike.

Photos

Yamaha GX400

Specifications

Make Model Yamaha GX 400
Year 1977
Engine Type Four stroke, parallel twin
Displacement 391
Bore X Stroke 69 х 52.4 mm
Cooling System Air cooled
Compression 9.2:1
Induction Carburetor
Starting Kick
Max Power 37 hp @ 8800 rpm
Max Torque 3.2 @ 8000 rpm
Transmission 6 Speed
Final Drive Chain
Front Suspension Telescopic forks
Rear Suspension Dual shocks
Front Brakes Single disc
Rear Brakes Single disc
Front Tire 3.00-18
Rear Tire 3.50-18
Dry Weight 168 kg
Fuel Capacity