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'Yamaha GX 400'
Manufacturer
[[Yamaha]]
Production 1978
Class [[:Category:Classic motorcycles|Classic]] [[Category:Classic motorcycles]]
Engine
Four stroke, parallel twin, air cooled
Bore / Stroke 68.6mm x 68.6mm
Compression ratio 9.2:1
Horsepower 37.01 HP (27.6 KW) @ 8800RPM
Torque 24.34 ft/lbs (33.0 Nm) @ 8000RPM
Transmission Gear box: 6-Speed

Final Drive: Chain

Clutch: Wet multi-discs
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 168.0 kg (wet)
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

A 68.6mm bore x 68.6mm stroke result in a displacement of just 391.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive

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

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.

1978 Yamaha GX 400

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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.