Yamaha XJ400 Seca: history, specs, pictures

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Yamaha XJ400 Seca
Manufacturer
Also called XJ 400 Seca
Production 1981
Class Standard
Engine
four cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke 51.0mm x 48.8mm
Top Speed 101 mph (162 km/h)
Horsepower 43.99 HP (32.8 KW) @ 10000RPM
Torque 25.0 ft/lbs (33.9 Nm) @ 8000RPM
Fuel System carburetor. 2x34 mikuni
Ignition battery powered inductive
Transmission Gear box: 6-speed
Final Drive: chain
Suspension Front: 35mm telescopic forks
Rear: single adjustable spring preload
Brakes Front: single disc. 1 piston caliper
Rear: expanding brake (drum brake)
Front Tire -19
Rear Tire 110/90-18
Weight 388.01 pounds (176.0 Kg) (dry),
Recommended Oil Yamalube 10w-40
Manuals Service Manual


The Yamaha XJ400 Seca was a four cylinder boxer, four-stroke standard produced by Yamaha in 1981. It could reach a top speed of 101 mph (162 km/h). Max torque was 25.0 ft/lbs (33.9 Nm) @ 8000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 43.99 HP (32.8 KW) @ 10000 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a air cooled four cylinder boxer, four-stroke. A 51.0mm bore x 48.8mm stroke result in a displacement of just 398.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a double overhead cams/twin cam (dohc).

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 6-speed transmission.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a -19 front tire and a 110/90-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc. 1 piston caliper in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The front suspension was a 35mm telescopic forks while the rear was equipped with a single adjustable spring preload. The bike weighed just 388.01 pounds (176.0 Kg).