Yamaha FZR400 (1988)

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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

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