Yamaha XJR 400 R

1993 XJR400 Yamaha introduced the first variant of the XJR400, it came with x4 Mikuni BSR30 carburetors integrated to its 64-degree DOHC 16-valve oil-cooled 399cc inline 4 engine tuned for 53 horsepower. It is mated with a close-ratio 6 speed transmission that gives a "turning number" flavor. 1994 XJR400S A limited run of 4000 units were called the S model and had rear Öhlins suspension that became standard and a trademark to the XJR lineup. 1995 XJR400R The model officially changed its name to XJR400R, the internal components such as the pistons and connecting rods were strengthened and other parts such as the ignition control and muffler were changed. This year, XJR models are now equipped with gold 4 piston Brembo calipers at the front and the rear Öhlins suspension springs are now yellow.

1998 XJR400R Following the R model, in this year the 2nd generation of the R variant is released and came with a bigger tank with increased fuel capacity by 2L, fork guards, redesigned rear end, digital instrument panel and seat while also changing the engine paint color from black to silver.