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YAMAHA FZR 400RR SP 1990 - 1991

YAMAHA FZR 400RR SP 1990 - 1991
YAMAHA FZR 400RR SP 1990 - 1991 · Photo: TitanMZ3, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELYAMAHA FZR 400RR SP 1990 - 1991
Year1990 - 1991
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 Power48.6 kW / 66 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 Tyre120/60 VR17
Rear Tyre160/60 VR17
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity15 Litres / 3.9 US gal
Fuel Consumption—
Top Speed—
Yamaha file

The FZR400RR SP was a high-spec Japanese-market sports 400 with EXUP exhaust valve tuning and very advanced suspension for its size. A road test praised its steering, brakes and flexible motor, but criticised the tall first gear, the tiring riding position in traffic and the switchgear.