The Yamaha XZ400D was a motorcycle produced from 1982-8, with a liquid-cooled, 398cc four-stroke, 70 degrees V-twin cylinder engine capable of reaching a maximum power of 45hp at 9000rpm with a compression ratio of 10.5:1. The bike featured a 2x Mikuni carburetor induction system and battery-powered inductive ignition, utilizing a 5-speed transmission and shaft final drive. The bike’s suspension had telescopic oil damped forks at the front and gas filled monoshock at the rear. The front brakes consisted of 2x 266mm discs while the rear brakes had a single 177mm drum. Both front and rear tires were 18 inches in diameter with the front measuring 100/90 and the rear measuring 110/90. The dry weight of the bike was 188kg and with fuel and other fluids, the weight increased to a wet weight of 201kg, with a fuel tank capacity of 17L. The Yamaha XZ400D was a well-rounded motorcycle that offered good performance and handling suitable for touring or commuting purposes.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Yamaha XZ 400D
| Year | 1982 – 8 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, 70 degreesV-twin cylinder. DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder |
| Capacity | 398 cc / 24.2 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 73 47.6 mm |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Induction | 2x Mikuni carburetors |
| Ignition | Battery powered inductive |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 45 hp / 33.5 kW @ 9000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 3.4 kgf-m / 27.5 lb-ft @ 9000 rpm |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Shaft |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic oil damped forks |
| Rear Suspension | Gas filled monoshock, 2-way adjustable. |
| Front Brakes | 2x 266mm discs |
| Rear Brakes | Single 177mm drum |
| Front Tyre | 100/90-18 |
| Rear Tyre | 110/90-18 |
| Dry Weight | 188 kg / 414.4 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 201 kg / 443.1 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 17 Litres / 4.4 US gal |
