The Yamaha FZR 400R is a four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC motorcycle with a capacity of 399cc/24.3cu-in. The engine features 4 valves per cylinder, a compression ratio of 12.2:1, and induction through 4x 32mm Mikuni carburetors. The bike is equipped with analogue CDI ignition and a wet multiple plate clutch with a 6-speed transmission and chain final drive. The aluminium delta box frame gives it a sturdy build, and front suspension is supported by 41mm telescopic forks while the rear suspension is a monoshock single shock preload adjustable. The FZR 400R has powerful brakes, with 2x 298mm discs with 2 piston calipers in the front and a 210mm single disc with 2 piston caliper in the rear. It rides on 110/70 VR17 front and 140/60 VR18 rear tires, and has a seat height of 760mm/30.7in. The bike has a dry weight of 160kg/352lbs and a fuel capacity of 15 liters/3.9 gallons. It can reach a top speed of 196.3km/h or 122mph and has a standing quarter mile time of 13.1 seconds at 101 mph. The Yamaha FZR 400R model was released in 1988 and remains a popular choice among riders today.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Yamaha FZR 400R
| Year | 1988 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity | 399 cc / 24.3 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 56 x 40.5 mm |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 12.2:1 |
| Induction | 4x 32mm Mikuni carburetor |
| Induction | Carburetor |
| Ignition | Analogue CDI (Capacitive Discharge Ign.) |
| Spark Plug | NGK, CR8E |
| Max Power | 60 hp / 440 kW @ 12500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 4.0 kgf-m @ 9500 rpm |
| Clutch | Wet multiple plates |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Gear Ratio | 1st 3.307 2nd 1.222 3rd 1.714 4th 1.434 5th 1.272 6th 1.173 |
| Frame | Aluminium delta box |
| Front Suspension | 41mm Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Monoshock single shock preload adjustable. |
| Front Brakes | 2x 298mm discs 2 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 210mm disc 2 piston caliper- |
| Front Tyre | 110/70 VR17 |
| Rear Tyre | 140/60 VR18 |
| Seat Height | 760 mm / 30.7 in |
| Dry Weight | 160 kg / 352 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 15 Litres / 3.9 gal |
| Consumption Average | 36 mpg |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 13.1 sec / 101 mph |
| Top Speed | 196.3 km/h / 122 mph |
