Yamaha XT400

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Yamaha XT400
Manufacturer
Also called XT 400
Production 1981
Class Enduro
Engine
Air Cooled, Four Stroke, Single Cylinder, SOHC, 4 Valves Per Cylinder
Bore / Stroke 86.4mm x 86.4mm
Compression ratio 8.8:1
Horsepower 30.98 HP (23.1 KW) @ 7000RPM
Torque 22.87 ft/lbs (31.0 Nm) @ 6000RPM
Transmission Gear box: 5-Speed

Final Drive: Chain

Clutch: Wet multi-plate
Suspension Front: Telescopic Forks
Rear: Monocross
Brakes Front: Single Disc
Rear: Single Disc
Front Tire 3.00-21
Rear Tire 4.60-18
Wheelbase 55.31 inches (1405 mm)
Length 89.02 inches (2261 mm)
Width 33.9 inches (861 mm)
Weight 146.0 kg (wet)
Recommended Oil Yamalube 10w-40
Fuel Capacity 0.79 Gallon (3.00 Liters)
Manuals Service Manual


The Yamaha XT 400 was a Air Cooled, Four Stroke, Single Cylinder, SOHC, 4 Valves Per Cylinder Enduro motorcycle produced by Yamaha in 1981. Max torque was 22.87 ft/lbs (31.0 Nm) @ 6000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 30.98 HP (23.1 KW) @ 7000 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

A 86.4mm bore x 86.4mm stroke result in a displacement of just 399.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 5-Speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-plate.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 3.00-21 front tire and a 4.60-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single Disc in the front and a Single Disc in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic Forks while the rear was equipped with a Monocross. The XT 400 was fitted with a 0.79 Gallon (3.00 Liters) fuel tank. The wheelbase was 55.31 inches (1405 mm) long.

1981 - 1995 Yamaha XT 400[edit | edit source]

1981 - 1995 Yamaha XT 400 1981 - 1995 Yamaha XT 400

This model from 1981, was in fact an XT 500 with a reduced displacement engine and was quickly abandoned to make way for the new XT 400, which is marketed six months after the XT 550. The Yamaha XT 400 and the XT 550 share the Most of their elements, and are not devoid of qualities, carburetor double-body differentiated opening, cylinder head four valves, suspension in evolution compared to the previous models. These two models will nevertheless have a mixed success against the XT 600, which arrives on the market at the end of 1982.


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