Yamaha xj400 (1981)

The Yamaha XJ 400D motorcycle was produced in 1981 and had a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder engine with a capacity of 398 cc or 24.2 cu-in. It featured a compression ratio of 9.7:1 and was air-cooled, with 2x 34mm Mikuni carburetors and battery-powered inductive ignition. The electric starter produced a maximum power of 45 hp or 32.8 kW at 10000 rpm, and a maximum torque of 3.5 kgf-m or 25 Nm at 8000 rpm. The transmission had 6 speed gears, and the final drive was a chain design. The front suspension was made up of 35mm telescopic forks with a wheel travel of 142mm, and the rear suspension was a single shock design with adjustable spring preload and a wheel travel of 96mm. It had a single disc, 1-piston caliper front brake, and a drum-style rear brake. The front and rear tires were 3.00-19 and 110 90-18 respectively. The dry weight of the motorcycle was 176kg or 388lb and the fuel capacity was 15 liters or 3.9 US gallons. The top speed was recorded at 162.5 km/h or 101 mph, and it took the bike 14.0 seconds to travel a standing 1/4 mile at a speed of 90.5 mph.

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Make Model: Yamaha XJ 400D