Honda XR400 (XR400R, XR400 Motard): review, history, specs

Class: enduro (XR400R); motard (XR400 Motard)

Production: 1996-2008

Models
Honda XR400R 1996-2004 (North America, Europe, Australia)	Honda XR400 Motard 2005-2008 (Japan)
Honda XR400R	Honda XR400 Motard

History

History
Year	Country	Name / Frame / Engine
1996	North America, Europe, Australia	Name: Honda XR400R Code: XR400RT
1997	North America, Europe, Australia	Name: Honda XR400R Code: XR400RV
1998	North America, Europe, Australia	Name: Honda XR400R Code: XR400RW
1999	North America, Europe, Australia	Name: Honda XR400R Code: XR400RX
2000	North America, Europe, Australia	Name: Honda XR400R Code: XR400RY
2001	North America, Europe, Australia	Name: Honda XR400R Code: XR400R1
2002	North America, Europe, Australia	Name: Honda XR400R Code: XR400R2
2003	North America, Europe, Australia	Name: Honda XR400R Code: XR400R3
2004	North America, Europe, Australia	Name: Honda XR400R Code: XR400R4
2005	Japan	Name: Honda XR400 Motard Frame: ND08-100 Code: XR400-5
2007	Japan	Name: Honda XR400 Motard Frame: ND08-110 Code: XR400-7
2008	Japan	Name: Honda XR400 Motard Frame: ND08-120 Code: XR400-8

Specifications

Honda XR400 (XR400R, XR400 Motard): specs.

Specifications
DIMENSIONS	Overall length	2130 mm / 83,8 in – XR400R 2140 mm / 84,2 in – XR400 Motard
	Overall width	840 mm / 33,1 in – XR400R 810 mm / 31,9 in – XR400 Motard
	Overall height	1240 mm / 48,8 in – XR400R 1140 mm / 44,9 in – XR400 Motard
	Seat height	930 mm / 36,6 in – XR400R 855 mm / 33,7 in – XR400 Motard
	Wheelbase	1425 mm / 56,1 in – XR400R 1450 mm / 57,1 in – XR400 Motard
	Ground clearance	310 mm / 12,2 in – XR400R 220 mm / 8,7 in – XR400 Motard
	Dry weight
	Curb (wet) weight	125 kg / 275 lbs – XR400R 145 kg / 320 lbs – XR400 Motard
FRAME	Type	Semi double-cradle (steel)
	Front suspension, travel	Telescopic fork Showa 43 mm (adjustable compression&rebound damping), 280 mm / 11,0 in – XR400R Inverted telescopic fork 43 mm (adjustable), 245 mm / 9,6 in – XR400 Motard
	Rear suspension, travel	Swingarm Pro-link with mono-shock Showa (fully adjustable), 300 mm / 11,8 in – XR400R Swingarm Pro-link with mono-shock (adjustable), 210 mm / 8,3 in – XR400 Motard
	Front tire size	80/100-21 51M – XR400R 110/70-17 M/C 54H – XR400 Motard
	Rear tire size	110/100-18 64M – XR400R 140/70-17 M/C 66H – XR400 Motard
	Front brake	Single disc, 256 mm, 2-piston caliper – XR400R Single disc, 276 mm, 2-piston caliper – XR400 Motard
	Rear brake	Single disc, 220 mm, 1-piston caliper
	Fuel capacity	9,5 l / 2,5 US gal (reserve – 1,5 l) – XR400R 9,7 l / 2,56 US gal – XR400 Motard
	Trail	94 mm / 3,7 in – XR400R 79 mm / 3,1 in – XR400 Motard
	Fuel economy / consumption	2,78 l / 100 km (60 km/h) – XR400 Motard
ENGINE	Type	Air-cooled 4-stroke
	Cylinder arrangement	Single cylinder
	Bore & Stroke	85,0 x 70,0 mm
	Displacement	397 cm³ (24,2 cu-in)
	Compression ratio	9.3:1 – XR400R 8.8:1 – XR400 Motard
	Valve train	Chain driven SOHC, 4 valves, RFVC (Radial Four Valve Combustion Chamber)
	Max. power	34,0 hp (25,0 kW) / 6500 rpm – XR400R 30,0 hp (22,0 kW) / 7000 rpm – XR400 Motard
	Max. torque	33,0 Nm (3,4 kg*m) / 5500 rpm
	Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph)	9,1 sec.
	Top speed	137 km/h (85 mph)
CARBURETION SYSTEM	Type	Carburetor, 1x 38 mm (Piston valve type) – XR400R Carburetor, 1x 34 mm (CV type) – XR400 Motard
CARBURETION SYSTEM	ID
DRIVE TRAIN	Clutch	Wet, multi-plate, cable operated
	Transmission	5-speed constant mesh
	Final drive	Chain
	Primary reduction	2.826 – XR400R 2.666 – XR400 Motard
	Final reduction
	Gear ratio I II III IV V	2.615 1.842 – XR400R; 1.789 – XR400 Motard 1.400 – XR400R; 1.350 – XR400 Motard 1.120 – XR400R; 1.076 – XR400 Motard 0.926 – XR400R; 0.892 – XR400 Motard
ELECTRICAL	Ignition	CDI
	Alternator	Three Phase AC
	Battery capacity	12V 6Ah – XR400 Motard