Yamaha XS 400 DOHC (reduced effect) Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

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

1982-1988Model years
399 ccDisplacement
187 kgWet weight
18 LFuel tank
Model years covered
1982198319841985198619871988

Year-specific specification changes

No material specification changes from the 1982 baseline were found in the available data.

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.

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.

Wet weight187 kg
Low 72.1 kgAverage 186.3 kgHigh 348.7 kg

Very close to the Yamaha database average. Around the 54th percentile across Yamaha models.

Fuel capacity18 L
Low 4 LAverage 13 LHigh 24 L

About 38% larger than the Yamaha database average. Around the 82nd percentile across Yamaha models.

This model Yamaha database average

Yamaha database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Yamaha specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement48th

399 cc — larger displacement than about 48% of Yamaha models.

Wet weight54th

187 kg — heavier than about 54% of Yamaha models, or lighter than about 46%.

Fuel capacity82nd

18 L — larger than about 82% of Yamaha fuel tanks in this database.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Twin, four-stroke • 399 cc • Air cooled
Chassis snapshot

6-speed • Chain (final drive) • 3.00-18 front / 4.10-18 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 3.00-18
Rear tire size 4.10-18
Bore/stroke ratio 1.29:1 (Oversquare)

Engine specifications

Engine type Twin, four-stroke
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
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc
Rear brakes Expanding brake
Front tire 3.00-18
Rear tire 4.10-18

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 187 kg (412.3 lb)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 18.00 L (4.76 US gal)

Performance

Top speed 143.0 km/h (88.9 mph)

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