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{{Motorcycle
{{Motorcycle
|name            = '''Yamaha IT 400'''
|name            = Yamaha IT 400
|photo=1976-Yamaha-IT400-Blue-1807-0.jpg
|photo=1976-Yamaha-IT400-Blue-1807-0.jpg
|aka              =  
|aka              =  
|manufacturer    = [[Yamaha]]
|manufacturer    = Yamaha
|parent_company  =
|parent_company  =
|production      = 1978
|production      = 1978
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|predecessor      =
|predecessor      =
|successor        =
|successor        =
|class            = [[Enduro]]
|class            = Enduro
|engine          = Single cylinder, two stroke, air-cooled
|engine          = Single cylinder, two stroke, air-cooled
|bore_stroke      = 83.8mm x 83.8mm
|bore_stroke      = 83.8mm x 83.8mm
|compression      = 7.6:1
|compression      = 7.6:1
|top_speed        =
|top_speed        =78 mph
|power            = 39.96 HP (29.8 KW) @ 7000RPM
|power            = 39.96 HP (29.8 KW) @ 7000RPM
|torque          = 30.98 ft/lbs (42.0 Nm) @ 6000RPM
|torque          = 30.98 ft/lbs (42.0 Nm) @ 6000RPM

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.