Yamaha XS400 Special

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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 1980 - 81
Class Standard
Engine
Four stroke, 180° parallel twin, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder
Compression ratio 9.2:1
Ignition Battery ignition - With contact breaker points
Transmission 6 Speed
Frame Tubular steel, semi-double cradle
Suspension Front: Telescopic fork
Rear: Dual shocks swing arm, preload adjustable
Brakes Front: Single disc
Rear: Drum
Front Tire 3.00-18
Rear Tire 3.50-18
Wheelbase 1364 mm / 53.7 in
Seat Height 780 mm / 30.7 in
Weight 182 kg / 401 lbs (wet)
Recommended Oil Yamalube 10w-40
Fuel Capacity 14 Liters / 3.7 US gal
Manuals Service Manual



Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a Air cooled cooled Four stroke, 180° parallel twin, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder. The engine featured a 9.2:1 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 3.50-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single disc in the front and a Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a Dual shocks swing arm, preload adjustable. The XS400 Special was fitted with a 14 Liters / 3.7 US gal fuel tank. The wheelbase was 1364 mm / 53.7 in long.

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Overview[edit | edit source]

Yamaha XS 400 Special










Make Model Yamaha XS 400 Special
Year 1980 - 81
Engine Type Four stroke, 180° parallel twin, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder
Displacement 392 cc / 23.9 cu-in
Bore X Stroke 69.0 x 52.4 mm
Cooling System Air cooled
Compression 9.2:1
Lubrication Pressure-lubricated wet sump
Induction 2x Mikuni BS32 carburetors
Ignition Battery ignition - With contact breaker points
Starting Electric & kick
Max Power 36 hp / 26.8 kW @ 8100 rpm
Max Torque 3.3 kgf-m / 23.8 lb-ft @ 8000 rpm
Clutch Wet multiplate
Transmission 6 Speed
Final Drive Chain
Frame Tubular steel, semi-double cradle
Front Suspension Telescopic fork
Rear Suspension Dual shocks swing arm, preload adjustable
Front Brakes Single disc
Rear Brakes Drum
Front Tire 3.00-18
Rear Tire 3.50-18
Wheelbase 1364 mm / 53.7 in
Seat Height 780 mm / 30.7 in
Wet Weight 182 kg / 401 lbs
Fuel Capacity 14 Liters / 3.7 US gal