The Yamaha XS 400 DOHC (reduced effect) motorcycle specifications include a 399 cc (24.35 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 187 kg (412.3 lb).
Key specifications
Year-specific specification changes
How the Yamaha XS 400 DOHC (reduced effect) 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.
About 27% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 48th percentile across Yamaha models.
Very close to the Yamaha database average. Around the 54th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 38% larger than the Yamaha database average. Around the 82nd percentile across Yamaha models.
Yamaha database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Yamaha specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
399 cc — larger displacement than about 48% of Yamaha models.
187 kg — heavier than about 54% of Yamaha models, or lighter than about 46%.
18 L — larger than about 82% of Yamaha fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 3.00-18 |
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| Rear tire size | 4.10-18 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.29:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 399 cc (24.35 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke | 69.0 x 53.4 mm (2.7 x 2.1 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 9.7:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
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| Rear brakes | Expanding brake |
| Front tire | 3.00-18 |
| Rear tire | 4.10-18 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 187 kg (412.3 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 18.00 L (4.76 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 143.0 km/h (88.9 mph) |
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