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Bespoke Yamaha XJR400 Wears C-Racer's Bolt-On Glory With Sheer Pride

This 399cc warrior went for a round of shopping in the aftermarket mall and we’ll bet it loves its new attire.
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Photo: C-Racer
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Look, the Greek aftermarket wizards over at C-Racer aren’t exactly rookies when it comes down to modifying two-wheeled entities of all shapes and sizes. Besides amassing an impressive selection of bolt-on components in their inventory, these folks also pride themselves with countless one-off undertakings that’ll make you weak at the knees. As such, it’s quite safe to say they’re a force to be reckoned with in the realm of bespoke motorcycles!

To give you a better idea about the level of meticulous craftmanship that’s at work under C-Racer's roof, we’ll be proceeding with a thorough examination of their accomplishments on a weary 1993 variant from Yamaha’s XJR400 range. Before we dive in, let’s take a minute to analyze a few of the donor’s main specs and features, so that we know exactly what we’re dealing with here.

Within its frame, the MY ‘93 XJR400 houses an air-cooled DOHC inline-four powerplant that boasts a healthy compression ratio of 10.7:1. The four-stroke fiend prides itself with four valves per cylinder head and a respectable displacement of 399cc. At a whopping 11,000 rpm, this wicked piece of Japanese machinery will gladly supply up to 53 feral ponies.

Yamaha XJR400
Photo: C-Racer
On the other hand, the engine is fully capable of achieving as much as 25 pound-feet (33 Nm) of twist at approximately 9,000 revs. A six-speed transmission feeds this force to the rear 17-inch wheel by means of a chain final drive. Without going into any other technical details, we can probably all agree that Yamaha’s mid-sized superstar is no toy.

As soon as this beast arrived on C-Racer's doorstep, the team wasted no time applying their aftermarket magic to create something truly exceptional. For starters, the specialists browsed their very own catalogue to obtain an SCR2.1 tail unit with integrated lighting. It is joined by a fresh seat pan to for a single piece, on top of which you’ll find a ravishing leather saddle.

Additionally, the tail hosts XJR’s relocated electrics, along with its battery. To bring about a level bone line, the mounting points for the stock gas tank were raised by 40 mm (1.57 inches). In the cockpit, we notice a CNC-machined alloy top clamp supporting a new speedometer and a pair of Renthal handlebars. The front end was honored with an MCR1 fairing that wears a yellow-tinted windshield to complement the magnificent two-tone color scheme.

Yamaha XJR400
Photo: C-Racer
The machine’s twin shock absorbers were discarded to make room for a monoshock setup that hails from a Yamaha FZ600. Furthermore, an XT660’s laced hoops and Brembo brakes have been transplanted onto C-Racer's gracefully reborn XJR. The crew went as far as replacing the original airbox with a set of 3D-printed velocity stacks to ensure that the 399cc inline-four can breathe a little more freely.

On the opposite end of the combustion cycle, the standard exhaust headers have been retained, but the factory muffler is gone in favor of a modified Emgo module. In terms of paintwork, the entire structure was enveloped in a matte black finish with ominous vibes, while a satin yellow stripe runs the length of the bike’s bodywork. To make it all come together, yellow accents have been added to the rims, velocity stacks and the repurposed monoshock.

All things considered, we’re totally digging this unique XJR400 and its sinister outfit!
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About the author: Silvian Secara
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A bit of an artist himself, Silvian sees two- and four-wheeled machines as a form of art, especially restomods and custom rides. Oh, and if you come across a cafe racer article on our website, it’s most likely his doing.
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