1996 XR400 (XR400R’96)
- It was a development of the motosport series in previous years
- It was sold in 1996
- One color was available: Ross White
- This was an all new lightweight, midweight XR
- The rear sub frame was removable
- The swingarm pivot was combined with the rear engine mount
- A high performance power kit was also available
- The serial number began JH2NE030*TM000001.
1997 XR400R’97
- It came in Ross White with Black
- The gas tank had a new logo and the fork boots were black
- The seat is both red and black
- There was also new clutch springs
- The swingarm pivot was combined with the rear engine mount
- A high performance power kit was also available
- The serial number began JH2NE030*VM100001.
1998 XR400R’98
- It came in one color: Ross White
- The gas tank logo was redesigned to include a yellow Honda wing logo
- There was also a new type rear sub-frame
- The swingarm pivot was combined with the rear engine mount
- A high performance power kit was also available
- The serial number began JH2NE030*WM200001.
2000 XR400
It came in one color |
Red |
Engine |
397cc RFVC air-cooled single-cylinder |
Bore and Stroke |
85.0 x 70.0 mm |
Transmission |
Five-speed |
Ignition |
Solid-state CD with electronic advance |
Final Drive |
O-ring sealed chain 15T/45T |
Front Suspension |
43mm leading-axle Showa cartridge fork with compression-damping and rebound-damping adjustment; 279mm (11.0 in.) travel |
Rear Suspension |
Pro-Link Showa single-shock with spring-preload, compression- and rebound-damping adjustment; 300mm (11.8 in.) travel |
Front Tire |
80/100-21 |
Rear Tire |
110/100-18 |
Ground clearance |
310mm (12.2 in.) |
Seat height |
929mm (36.6 in.) |
Wheelbase |
1425mm (56.1 in.) |
Dry weight |
116 kg (257 lb) |
Fuel capacity |
9.5 liters (including 1.5 liters reserve) |
2003 XR400’03
It came in one color |
Red |
Engine |
397cc RFVC air-cooled single-cylinder |
Bore and Stroke |
85.0 x 70.0 mm |
Transmission |
Five-speed |
Ignition |
Solid-state CD with electronic advance |
Final Drive |
O-ring sealed chain 15T/45T |
Front Suspension |
43mm leading-axle Showa cartridge fork with compression-damping and rebound-damping adjustment; 279mm (11.0 in.) travel |
Rear Suspension |
Pro-Link Showa single-shock with spring-preload, compression- and rebound-damping adjustment; 300mm (11.8 in.) travel |
Front Tire |
80/100-21 |
Rear Tire |
110/100-18 |
Ground clearance |
310mm (12.2 in.) |
Seat height |
929mm (36.6 in.) |
Wheelbase |
1425mm (56.1 in.) |
Dry weight |
116 kg (257 lb) |
Fuel capacity |
9.5 liters (including 1.5 liters reserve) |
Honda Genuine AccessoriesTM: HRC power-up kit, 430mm work stand
2004 XR400R
Engine Type |
397cc air-cooled dry-sump single-cylinder four-stroke |
Bore and Stroke |
85.0mm x 70.0mm |
Transmission |
Five-speed |
Compression Ratio |
9.3:1 |
Final Drive |
#520 O-ring-sealed chain; 15T/45T |
Front Suspension |
43mm leading-axle Showa cartridge fork with 18-position compression and 12-position rebound-damping adjustability; 11.0-inch travel |
Rear Suspension |
Pro-Link Showa single-shock with spring-preload, 16-position compression and 16-position rebound-damping adjustability; 11.8-inch travel |
Front Tire |
80/100-21 |
Front Tire |
110/100-18 |
Front Brake |
Single disc with twin-piston caliper |
Rear Brake |
Single disc |
Rake |
25.3 degrees |
Trail |
94.0 mm (3.7 inches) |
Wheelbase |
56.1 inches |
Rake |
25.3 degrees |
Seat height |
36.6 inches |
Ground Clearance |
12.2 inches |
Dry weight |
257.0 pounds |
Fuel capacity |
2.5 gallons, including 0.4-gallon reserve |
Emissions |
California version differs slightly due to emissions equipment. |
Colors |
Red |
Warranty |
6 months |
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