| MODEL | HONDA X4 1997 - 2003 |
| Year | 1997 - 2003 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 1284 cc / 78.4 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 78 x 67.2 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Max Power | 72.9 kW / 100 hp @ 6500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 121 Nm / 89.2 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Induction | 36 mm carburettors |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 5 Speed |
| Clutch | — |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | — |
| Front Suspension | 43 mm telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension | Twin shocks, adjustable preload |
| Front Brakes | 2x 310 mm discs |
| Rear Brakes | Single 276 mm disc |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2330 mm / 91.7 in |
| Overall Width | 745 mm / 29.3 in |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | 730 mm / 28.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 1650 mm / 65 in |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 249 kg / 549 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 270 kg / 595 lbs |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 120/70-18 |
| Rear Tyre | 190/60-17 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 15 Litres / 4.0 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | — |
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The X4 was Honda's answer to the Yamaha V-Max: a long, low muscle cruiser built around a big 1284 cc liquid-cooled four tuned for torque. It was aimed mainly at Japan, with some sold in Europe, and stood out for its fat 190-section rear tyre and drag-style stance. A lowered LD version with piggyback Showa shocks came in 2000, and a black edition marked the final year.
