YAMAHA XJR 400R (1996-2002) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Yamaha XJR 400 was a naked motorcycle manufactured by Yamaha from 1993 until 2007, when it was dropped from production due to stricter emission regulations. The bike was released for Yamaha to keep up with their competitors.

In 1996, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Yamaha XJR 400R, a naked sports machine that officially changed its name in 1995, adding the R suffix. In addition, the bike came with several modifications.

Some modifications included strengthened internal components, such as the pistons and connecting rods, a new ignition, and a muffler. Also, the bike was delivered with gold-finished four-piston Brembo calipers on the front and yellow Ohlins suspension springs on the rear.

In the visual department, the bike was fitted with standard features, such as a round headlight on the front, two instrument gauges with chromed housings, a one-piece dual seat, a dual exhaust system with a silencer on each side, and three-spoke lightweight alloy wheels.

The 1996 Yamaha XJR 400R had installed a 399cc four-stroke four-cylinder air-cooled engine fed by four carburetors, delivering an output power of 53 hp at 11,000 rpm and 33 Nm (25 lb-ft) torque at 9,000 rpm.

In the braking department, the bike packed two Brembo brake discs on the front and a single disc on the rear coupled to hydraulic calipers, delivering excellent stopping performance.