Yamaha SR400 Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Yamaha SR400 motorcycle specifications include a 399 cc (24.35 cu in) engine, power of 27 hp (19.7 kW) @ 7,000 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 131 kg (288.8 lb).

Key specifications

2011, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019Model years
399 ccDisplacement
27 hpPower
62.0 Nm @ 6,500 rpmTorque
131 kgDry weight
810 mmSeat height
12 LFuel tank
1,405 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
201120152016201720182019
Year-specific specification changes

The 2011 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Bore × stroke
201587.0 x 67.2 mm (3.4 x 2.6 inches)
2016201987.0 x 62.7 mm (3.4 x 2.5 inches)
Frame
20152018Steel Double Cradle
2019Semi Double Cradle
Front brakes
20162019Single disc. Hydraulic.
Front suspension
2015Telescopic fork
20162019Telescopic
Front tire
201590/100-18
201690/100-M18
2017201990/100-18
Fuel system
20152019Injection
Power
201622.9 hp (16.7 kW) @ 6,500 rpm
201822.9 hp (16.7 kW) @ 6,500 rpm
Rear suspension
2015Dual shocks
20162017Swingarm
20182019SwDual shock swingarm
Rear tire
2015110/90-18
2016110/90-M18
20172019110/90-18
Torque
2015201927.4 Nm (2.8 kgf-m or 20.2 ft.lbs) @ 3,000 rpm
Wheelbase
201520191,410 mm (55.5 inches)
Fuel capacity
2016201812.11 L (3.20 US gal)
Ignition
20162019TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition
Rake
2016201927.7°
Rear wheel travel
2015125 mm (4.9 inches)
20162018104 mm (4.1 inches)
Seat height
2015790 mm (31.1 inches)
20162019785 mm (30.9 inches)
Trail
20162019112 mm (4.4 inches)

How the Yamaha SR400 compares

This compares the motorcycle with all Yamaha models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Yamaha database average.

Engine power27 hp
Low 2.8 hpAverage 53.3 hpHigh 171.2 hp

About 49% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 43rd percentile across Yamaha models.

Displacement399 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 550 ccHigh 1,852 cc

About 27% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 48th percentile across Yamaha models.

Seat height810 mm
Low 635 mmAverage 793 mmHigh 989 mm

Very close to the Yamaha database average. Around the 66th percentile across Yamaha models.

Fuel capacity12 L
Low 4 LAverage 13 LHigh 24 L

About 8% smaller than the Yamaha database average. Around the 45th percentile across Yamaha models.

This model Yamaha database average

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Single cylinder, four-stroke • 399 cc • Air cooled • 27 hp
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,405 mmSeat 810 mm
5-speed • Chain (final drive) • 3.50-19 front / 4.00-16 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 3.50-19
Rear tire size 4.00-16
Engine oil capacity 2.40 L (2.54 US qt)
Power-to-weight ratio 0.206 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 206.1 hp/tonne
Specific power 67.7 hp/L
Bore/stroke ratio 1.04:1 (Oversquare)

Engine specifications

Engine type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Displacement 399 cc (24.35 cu in)
Power 27 hp (19.7 kW) @ 7,000 rpm
Torque 62.0 Nm (6.3 kgf-m or 45.7 ft.lbs) @ 6,500 rpm
Bore × stroke 87.0 x 84 mm (3.4 x 3.3 inches)
Compression ratio 8.5:1
Valves per cylinder 2
Cooling system Air
Fuel system Carburettor. BSR33
Fuel control Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Ignition CDI
Starter Kick
Oil capacity 2.40 L (2.54 US qt)

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Chassis and suspension

Frame Half-duplex cradle
Front suspension 35 mm telescoping fork
Rear suspension Dual shocks, 5-way adjustable preload
Front wheel travel 150 mm (5.9 inches)
Rear wheel travel 105 mm (4.1 inches)
Rake 24.7°
Trail 111 mm (4.4 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc
Rear brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Front tire 3.50-19
Rear tire 4.00-16

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 131 kg (288.8 lb)
Seat height 810 mm (31.9 inches)
Overall length 2,085 mm (82.1 inches)
Wheelbase 1,405 mm (55.3 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 12.00 L (3.17 US gal)

Performance

Power/weight ratio 0.2061 hp/kg

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Yamaha models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Yamaha information before relying on them. Visit the official Yamaha website.