1997
Yamaha FZS 400 Fazer - Specifications & Review

Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 949001 |
|---|---|
| Category | Naked bike |
| Make | Yamaha |
| Model | FZS 400 Fazer |
| Year | 1997 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frontbrakes | Double disc. Brembo 4-piston calipers |
|---|---|
| Fronttyre | 110/70-R 17 54H |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc. 2-piston caliper |
| Reartyre | 160/60-R 17 69H |
| Seat | 740mm |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 56.0 x 40.5 mm (2.2 x 1.6 inches) |
|---|---|
| Clutch | Wet multiplate |
| Compression | 11.7:1 |
| Coolingsystem | Liquid |
| Displacement | 399.00 ccm (24.35 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | In-line four, four-stroke |
| Fuelconsumption | 2.86 litres/100 km (35.0 km/l or 82.25 mpg) |
| Fuelsystem | Carburettor. Mikuni CVK 30/4 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Greenhousegases | 66.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Lubricationsystem | Wet sump |
| Maxrpm | 15000 |
| Power | 53.00 HP (38.7 kW)) @ 9500 RPM |
| Topspeed | 180.0 km/h (111.8 mph) |
| Torque | 38.00 Nm (3.9 kgf-m or 28.0 ft.lbs) @ 9500 RPM |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain |
| Valvespercylinder | 4 |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Silver, Black, Red, Black/Red/White |
|---|---|
| Light | 12V 60W/35W |
| Starter | Electric |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 177.0 kg (390.2 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 18.00 litres (4.76 gallons) |
| Groundclearance | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Overallheight | 1,170 mm (46.1 inches) |
| Overalllength | 2,080 mm (81.9 inches) |
| Overallwidth | 530 mm (20.9 inches) |
| Powerweightratio | 0.2994 HP/kg |
| Reservefuelcapacity | 3.00 litres (0.79 gallons) |
| Weightincloilgasetc | 199.0 kg (438.7 pounds) |
About Yamaha
Country of Origin:
Japan
Founder:
Nippon Gakki (Genichi Kawakami led motorcycle entry)
Best Known For:
R-series sportbikes, MT nakeds, YZ/WR off-road, Ténéré ADV
Company History
Yamaha blends engineering polish with musical-instrument attention to feel. From the RD two-strokes to modern crossplane R1s, its sportbikes emphasize chassis communication and reliability. Off-road, YZ/WR platforms define durability and race-fed development, while Ténéré ADV models offer long-legged, serviceable travel. Global dealer depth, parts commonality, and conservative updates make Yamahas easy to own and hard to break. The brand’s hallmark is balance: machines that work on Monday, thrill on Sunday, and keep their manners for decades.
