Honda XR400R (1996)

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The Honda XR 400R is a 1996 motorcycle with a four stroke, single cylinder engine and a capacity of 397 cc. It has a compression ratio of 9.3:1 and uses a carburetor with a piston valve throttle bore of 38 mm. The ignition is solid state CDI with electronic advance and it starts with a kick. It has a maximum power of 34 hp at 6500 rpm and a multi-plate, wet clutch. The transmission is a 5 speed with chain final drive and a primary reduction of 2.826 (65/23).

The frame is a semi-double cradle with 43mm leading-axle Showa cartridge fork front suspension and 280 mm front wheel travel. The rear has Pro-Link Showa single shock with spring preload, 16-position compression and 16-position rebound damping adjustability and 300 mm wheel travel. It has single 256mm disc 2 piston caliper front brakes, a single 220mm disc 1 piston caliper rear brakes, and 80/100-21 front and 110/100-18 rear tires.

The motorcycle is 2130 mm long, 840 mm wide, and 1240 mm high. Its wheelbase is 1425 mm and seat height is 930 mm with ground clearance of 310 mm. Dry weight is 116.5 kg and wet weight is 125 kg with a fuel capacity of 9.5 liters. It has a top speed of 137 km/h (85 mph) and takes 14.8 seconds to complete a standing 1/4 mile. It was reviewed positively in a Tutomoto 1996 road test. Gear ratio varies by country.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda XR 400R

Year: 1996


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 (Carburetor) 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 256mm disc 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes: Single 220mm 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

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