XR400R

The air cooled 400cc trail bike has been around for a few years, and continues to be a good choice for desert or fun riding.

Features & Benefits

New for 2000

• Team Honda-inspired red bodywork and graphics.

Engine

• Lightweight and compact 397cc dry-sump four-stroke engine develops excellent power and torque, especially at low and mid-range rpm.
• Radial Four-Valve Combustion Chamber (RFVC?) for maximum combustion efficiency and horsepower.
• Superb engine response in changing elevations.
• High-efficiency oil cooler supplements the cooling effect of the oil-carrying frame and the large cylinder-head fins.
• Gear-driven counterbalancer for engine smoothness.
• 36mm carburetor for crisp throttle response at all rpm.
• Dual intake and exhaust ports for maximum engine efficiency.
• Free-flowing three-chamber USDA-qualified muffler/spark arrester provides high power output.
• Stainless steel dual exhaust header resists corrosion.
• Maintenance-free automatic cam chain tensioner.
• Five-speed transmission with specially designed shift mechanism for light and accurate shifting.
• Primary kickstarting with automatic camshaft-integrated decompression system for easy starts. Supplemental manual decompressor is fitted.
• Maintenance-free solid-state CD ignition with electronic advance.
• High-output 45-watt ACG.
• Easily removable CR-type clutch cover gives quick and easy access for clutch maintenance.
• Heavy-duty O-ring-sealed chain for reduced maintenance.

Chassis/Suspension

• Computer-designed semi-double-cradle frame stores and circulates engine oil.
• Easily detachable rear subframe eases maintenance.
• Swingarm pivot is combined with rear engine mount for compactness, light weight and a reduction in the number of components.
• Large box-section aluminum swingarm has snail-type axle adjusters.
• Semi-double-cradle high-tensile steel frame with square-section downtube is lightweight and rigid.
• Large-section 43mm Showa cartridge fork has thin-wall extruded aluminum lower
• slider-tubes with bonded end-caps carrying double pinch-bolts for rigid axle-mounting. Minimal fork-protrusion below axle increases clearance in ruts.
• Pro-Link? rear suspension with fully adjustable high-quality Showa rear shock.
• Lightweight hubs and rims incorporate straight-pull spokes.
• Rear disc brake utilizes a quick-detach rear wheel system.
• Brake levers, master cylinders, calipers and rotors are the same as those used on Honda's CR models.
• 18-inch rear wheel for greater tire selection.
• Top-quality Dunlop motocross tires.

Additional Features

• CR?bend handlebar provides excellent rider position.
• Enduro-style headlight and taillight.
• Combination two-piece headlight/number plate directs cool air to the engine and oil cooler.
• Lightweight, tubular aluminum engine guard.
• Durable, wide front and rear fenders.
• Lightweight forged aluminum kickstarter.
• Folding shift lever and brake pedal tips.
• Large, 4.5-liter airbox features hinged cover for quick access to filter.
• Low, slim seat has high-density urethane padding and an extra-thick seat cover for good comfort and durability.
• High-quality handlebar, comfortable grips and dogleg levers with new-style brush guards.
• Wide-section, comfortable footpegs are cleated, folding and self-cleaning.
• Resettable, easy-to-read three-digit competition tripmeter.
• Transferable six-month limited warranty.

Ownership includes one-year complimentary Membership in the Honda Rider's Club of America. Benefits include discounts, travel benefits, roadside assistance and much more. For HRCA details, call 1-800-847-HRCA.

Model			XR400R
Engine Type		397cc air-cooled dry-sump 
			single-cylinder four-stroke	
Bore and Stroke	        85mm x 70mm
Compression Ratio	9.3:1
Valve Train		SOHC; four-valve RFVC
Carburetion		36mm piston-valve
Ignition		Solid-state CD with 
                electronic advance
Transmission		Five-speed
Final Drive		#520 O-ring-sealed chain; 15T/45T
Suspension	Front:	43mm leading-axle S
          howa cartridge fork 
			with 18-position compression 
        and 12-position rebound 
			damping adjustability; 
			11.0 inches travel
		Rear:	Pro-Link Showa single 
shock with spring preload, 
			16-position compression and 
			16-position rebound 
damping adjustability; 
			11.8 inches travel
Brakes		Front:	Single disc with 
                    twin-piston caliper
		Rear:	Single disc
Tires		Front:	80/100-21
		Rear:	110/100-18
Wheelbase		56.1 inches
Seat Height		36.6 inches
Ground Clearance	12.2 inches
Dry Weight		256.8 pounds
Fuel Capacity		2.5 gallons, including 
                 0.4-gallon reserve
Color			Red

California version differs slightly due to emissions equipment.