Yamaha XS400 Maxim

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Yamaha XS400 Maxim
Manufacturer
Also called XS 400 Maxim
Production 1982 -
Class Standard
Engine
Four stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder
Compression ratio 9.7:1
Ignition Transistorized
Spark Plug NGK D8EA `82-83[1]
Battery YUASA 12N12A-4A-1 `82-83[1]
Transmission 6 Speed
Final Drive Chain: 530 `82-83[1]
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 Maxim 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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Photos[edit | edit source]

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Overview[edit | edit source]

Make Model Yamaha XS 400 Maxim
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

References[edit | edit source]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 2019 Western Power Sports Catalog. Western Power Sports. 2019.