Honda XR400R (1997)

The Honda XR 400R is a 1997 motorcycle that has a capacity of 397 cc and a four-stroke, single-cylinder engine. It has a maximum power of 34 hp/24.8 kW @ 65000 rpm and uses a carburettor type of piston valve induction with a throttle bore of 38mm. The bike has a forced pressure (dry sump) lubrication system, solid state CDI ignition with an electronic advance, and a kick start. Its transmission has a multi-plate, wet clutch and five-speed gear ratios with a left-operated return system. The bike’s frame is a semi-double cradle and has a leading-axle Showa cartridge fork with 18-position compression and 12-position rebound damping adjustability for front suspension. The rear suspension is Pro-Link Showa single-shock with spring preload, 16-position compression and 16-position rebound damping adjustability. It uses a single 256 mm disc with 2 piston caliper for front brakes and a single 220 mm disc with 1 piston caliper for rear brakes. The motorcycle’s caster angle is 25 degrees and has a trail of 94mm/3.7in. Its dimensions are length 2130mm/83.9in, width 840mm/33.1in, and height 1240mm/48.8in with a wheelbase of 1425mm/56.1in, a seat height of 930mm/36.6in, ground clearance of 310mm/12.2in, and a dry weight of 116.5 kg/257 lbs. The bike has a 9.5-litre fuel capacity, and its standing 1/4 mile is 14.8 sec/132 km/h with a top speed of 137 km/h/85mph. The Honda XR 400R was road-tested by Tutomoto in 1996.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda XR 400R

Year: 1997
Engine: Four stroke, single cylinder, Silent multi-link chain driven SOHC with rocker arms, 4 valve
Capacity: 397 cc / 24.2 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 85 x 70 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 9.3:1
Induction: Carburettor type: Piston valve Throttle Bore: 38 mm (1.5 in)
Lubrication: Forced pressure (dry sump)
Oil Pump Type: Trochoid
Ignition: Solid state CDI with electronic advance
Starting: Kick
Max Power: 34 hp / 24.8 kW @ 65000 rpm
Clutch: Multi-plate, wet
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Primary Reduction: 2.826 (65/23)
Final Reduction: 3.000 (45/15) *Note – Gearing varies from country to country. Some have 40/15 as standard.
Gear Ratio: 1st: 2.615 (34/13) 2nd: 1.842 (35/19) 3rd: 1.400 (28/20) 4th: 1.120 (28/25) 5th: 0.926 (25/27)
Gearshift Pattern: Left operated return system 1 – N – 2 – 3 – 4 – 5
Frame: Semi-double cradle
Front Suspension: 43mm leading-axle Showa cartridge fork with 18-position compression and 12-position rebound damping adjustability
Front Wheel Travel: 280 mm / 11.0 in
Rear Suspension: Pro-Link Showa single shock with spring preload, 16-position compression and 16-position rebound damping adjustability
Rear Wheel Travel: 300 mm / 11.8 in
Front Brakes: Single 256 mm disc 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes: Single 220 mm disc 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 80/100-21
Rear Tyre: 110/100-18
Caster Angle:: 25 degrees
Trail: 94 mm / 3.7 in
Dimensions: Length 2130 mm / 83.9 in Width 840 mm / 33.1 in Height 1240 mm / 48.8 in
Wheelbase: 1425 mm / 56.1 in
Seat Height: 930 mm / 36.6 in
Ground Clearance: 310 mm / 12.2 in
Dry Weight: 116.5 kg / 257 lbs
Wet Weight: 125 kg / 276 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 9.5 Litres / 2.5 US gal
Standing 1/4 Mile: 14.8 sec / 132 km/h
Top Speed: 137 km/h / 85 mph
Road Test: Tutomoto 1996