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YAMAHA FZR 400R 1989

YAMAHA FZR 400R 1989
YAMAHA FZR 400R 1989 · Photo: TitanMZ3, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELYAMAHA FZR 400R 1989
Year1989
Engine TypeFour stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Displacement / Capacity399 cc / 24.3 cu in
Bore X Stroke56 x 40.5 mm
Compression Ratio12.2:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooled
Max Power60 hp @ 12500 rpm
Max Torque4.0 kgf-m @ 9500 rpm
IgnitionAnalogue CDI
Induction4 x 32 mm Mikuni carburetors
Start System—
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Lubrication—
Gear Box6 speed
ClutchWet multi-plate
Final DriveChain
CHASSIS SPECS
FrameAluminium delta box
Front Suspension41 mm telescopic forks
Rear SuspensionMonoshock, preload adjustable
Front Brakes2 x 298 mm discs, 2 piston calipers
Rear BrakesSingle 210 mm disc, 2 piston caliper
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length—
Overall Width—
Overall Height—
Seat Height760 mm / 30.7 in
Wheelbase—
Ground Clearance—
Dry Weight160 kg / 352 lbs
Wet Weight—
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre110/70 VR17
Rear Tyre140/60 VR18
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity15 Litres / 3.9 US gal
Fuel Consumption36 mpg
Top Speed196.3 km/h / 122 mph
Yamaha file

The 1989 FZR400R stayed close to the 1988 bike, with a liquid-cooled 16-valve four, aluminium Deltabox frame and 41 mm forks. It remained the more road-oriented of the FZR400 range, ahead of the SP and RR variants.