Yamaha XS400 DOHC

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Yamaha XS400
Manufacturer
Also called XS400 US. Custom, XS 400 US. Custom, XS400SE, XS 400 SE, XS400 DOHC (reduced effect), XS 400 DOHC (reduced effect), XS400 DOHC, XS 400 DOHC, XS400 Special, XS 400 Special, XS 400
Production 1982 -
Class Standard
Engine
Four stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder
Compression ratio 9.7:1
Ignition Transistorized
Transmission 6 Speed
Frame Pressed steel spine with engine as stressed member
Suspension Front: Hydraulic telescopic forks
Rear: Monocross system with single coil sprung, gas/oil damped shock, pre-load adjustable
Brakes Front: Single 10.5 in disc
Rear: Drum
Front Tire 3.00-18
Rear Tire 4.10-18
Wheelbase 54.1 in
Seat Height 30.9 in
Weight kg / 366 lbs (dry),
Recommended Oil Yamalube 10w-40
Fuel Capacity 17 Liters / 4.4 US gal
Manuals Service Manual



Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a Air cooled cooled Four stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder. The engine featured a 9.7:1 compression ratio.

Drive[edit | edit source]

Power was moderated via the Wet, multiplate.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 3.00-18 front tire and a 4.10-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single 10.5 in disc in the front and a Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Hydraulic telescopic forks while the rear was equipped with a Monocross system with single coil sprung, gas/oil damped shock, pre-load adjustable. The XS400 DOHC was fitted with a 17 Liters / 4.4 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just kg / 366 lbs. The wheelbase was 54.1 in long.

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Overview[edit | edit source]

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Make Model Yamaha XS 400 DOHC
Year 1982 -
Engine Type Four stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder
Displacement 399 cc / 24.3 cu-in
Bore X Stroke 69.0 x 53.4 mm
Cooling System Air cooled
Compression 9.7:1
Lubrication Wet sump
Induction 2x 32mm Mikuni carburetors
Ignition Transistorized
Starting Electric
Max Power 45.5 hp / 34 kW @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque 3.5 kgf-m / 25.3 lb-ft @ 8000 rpm
Clutch Wet, multiplate
Transmission 6 Speed
Final Drive Chain
Frame Pressed steel spine with engine as stressed member
Front Suspension Hydraulic telescopic forks
Front Wheel Travel 138 mm / 5.5 in
Rear Suspension Monocross system with single coil sprung, gas/oil damped shock, pre-load adjustable
Rear Wheel Travel 96.5 mm / 3.8 in
Front Brakes Single 10.5 in disc
Rear Brakes Drum
Front Tire 3.00-18
Rear Tire 4.10-18
Rake 63°
Trail 95 mm / 3.74 in
Wheelbase 54.1 in
Seat Height 30.9 in
Ground Clearance 5.9 in
Dry Weight kg / 366 lbs
Fuel Capacity 17 Liters / 4.4 US gal