Yamaha XS 400 (1977-78) vs Yamaha XS 250 (1977-81)
Comparison technical specifications
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Make: | Yamaha | Yamaha |
Model: | XS 400 | XS 250 |
Years: | 1977-78 | 1977-81 |
Engine: | Four stroke, 180° parallel twin, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, 180° parallel twin, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder |
Capacity: | 392 cc / 23.9 cu-in | 248 cc / 15.2 cu-in |
Bore x Stroke: | 69.0 x 52.4 mm | 55 х 52.4 mm |
Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air cooled |
Compression Ratio: | 9.2:1 | 9.6:1 |
Lubrication: | Pressure-lubricated wet sump | Wet sump |
Induction: | 2x Mikuni BS32 carburetors | 2x 32mm Mikuni carburators |
Ignition: | Battery ignition - With contact breaker points | Coil and cb |
Starting: | Electric & kick | Kick |
Max Power: | 36 hp / 26.8 kW @ 8100 rpm | 27 hp / 20.1 kW @ 9500 rpm |
Max Torque: | 3.3 kgf-m / 23.8 lb-ft @ 8000 rpm | 2.2 kgf-m / 15.9 lb-ft @ 8500 rpm |
Clutch: | Wet multiplate | Wet multiplate |
Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
Final Drive: | Chain | Chain |
Frame: | Tubular steel, semi-double cradle | Duplex cradle |
Front Suspension: | Telescopic fork | Telescopic forks |
Rear Suspension: | Dual shocks swing arm, preload adjustable | Dual shocks, swing arm, 5-position preload adjustable |
Front Brakes: | Single disc | Single 267mm disc |
Rear Brakes: | Drum | 178mm Drum |
Front Tyre: | 3.00-18 | 3.00-18 |
Rear Tyre: | 3.50-18 | 3.50-18 |
Wheelbase: | 1364 mm / 53.7 in | 1359 mm / 53.5 in |
Seat Height: | 780 mm / 30.7 in | 810 mm / 31.8 in |
Wet Weight: | 182 kg / 401 lbs | 174 kg / 392.4 lbs |
Fuel Capacity: | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal |