Yamaha XJ400

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Yamaha XJ400
Manufacturer
Also called XJ 400
Production 1981
Class Naked
Engine
Air Cooled, Four Stroke, Transverse Four Cylinder, DOHC
Bore / Stroke 50.8mm x 50.8mm
Compression ratio 9.7:1
Horsepower 45.06 HP (33.6 KW) @ 10000RPM
Torque 25.08 ft/lbs (34.0 Nm) @ 8000RPM
Air Filter K&N YA-1600 `81-82[1]
Transmission Gear box: 6-Speed

Final Drive: Chain

Clutch: Wet multi-plate
Suspension Front: Telescopic Forks
Rear: Single Shock, Adjustable Spring Preload
Brakes Front: Single Disc 1 Piston Caliper
Rear: Drum
Front Tire 3.00-19
Rear Tire 110/90-18
Weight 189.0 kg (wet)
Recommended Oil Yamalube 10w-40
Fuel Capacity 1.06 Gallon (4.00 Liters)
Manuals Service Manual


The Yamaha XJ 400 was a Air Cooled, Four Stroke, Transverse Four Cylinder, DOHC Naked motorcycle produced by Yamaha in 1981. Max torque was 25.08 ft/lbs (34.0 Nm) @ 8000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 45.06 HP (33.6 KW) @ 10000 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

A 50.8mm bore x 50.8mm stroke result in a displacement of just 398.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive[edit | edit source]

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

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 3.00-19 front tire and a 110/90-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single Disc 1 Piston Caliper in the front and a Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic Forks while the rear was equipped with a Single Shock, Adjustable Spring Preload. The XJ 400 was fitted with a 1.06 Gallon (4.00 Liters) fuel tank.

1981 - 1985 Yamaha XJ 400[edit | edit source]

1981 - 1985 Yamaha XJ 400 1981 - 1985 Yamaha XJ 400 1981 - 1985 Yamaha XJ 400

The 1981 Yamaha XJ 400 model is a Naked bike bike manufactured by Yamaha. In this version sold from year 1981, the dry weight is 176.0 kg (388.0 pounds) and it is equiped with a Four cylinder boxer, four-stroke motor. The engine produces a maximum peak output power of 45.00 HP (32.8 kW) at 10000 RPM and a maximum torque of 33.90 Nm (3.5 kgf-m or 25.0 ft.lbs) at 8000 RPM.


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References[edit | edit source]

  1. 2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog. K&L Supply Co. 2019.