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Honda XR 400 Motard - [2007]
This edition of the Honda XR 400 Motard is the 5 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2007. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2007 Suzuki RM 250 Paul Edmondson Replica and the 2007 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Yoshimura.This particular Honda XR 400 has a 397cc Air cooled, Two stroke, V8 Petrol powerplant with 1 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative V8 engine, Supermoto style motorbike includes the Norton C 652 SM International - [1999]
The 2007 XR 400 shares its V8 engine and Supermoto style configuration with the likes of the 1999 Norton C 652 SM International and the 2019 Suzuki DR-Z 400 SM. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the XR 400's Supermoto style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2019 Suzuki DR-Z 400 SM | 2019cc.2017 Suzuki DR-Z 400 SM | 2017cc.
Weighing in at 0 kgs (0 lbs) this makes the Honda XR 400 Motard in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT, give or take 50kg.
The 2007 Honda XR 400 shares the same bhp with the Honda MSX 125 Grom - [2025]
In terms of power the 397cc 4 valve V8 1 cylinder engine produces 34.3 bhp (25 kW) @ 7000 rpm similar to the 2025 Honda MSX 125 Grom [9.6 bhp (7 kW) @ 7250 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [36.1 bhp (26 kW) @ 12000 rpm].
The SOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 24.2 lb-ft (32.9 Nm) @ 5500 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [17.8 lb-ft (24.2 Nm) @ 8100 rpm] and the 2025 Suzuki SV 650 ABS [47.2 lb-ft (63.9 Nm) @ 8100 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Honda XR 400 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 1981 Kawasaki KDX 250 Single Cylinder has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2007 Honda XR 400 Motard.
The 2007 Honda XR 400 Motard has a Power to weight ratio of 227.1 bhp per ton and 160.9 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2007 XR 400 competing with the 1981 Kawasaki KDX 250 Single Cylinder [251.9 bhp\ton] and the 1983 Kawasaki KDX 250 Single Cylinder [251.9 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Honda XR 400 generating around 160.9 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1981 Yamaha XJ 650 Seca [185.8 lb-ft per ton] and the 2005 Honda XR 400 R DallAra [185.4 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 16.3 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 16.6 secs, this makes the Honda XR 400 Motard similar in acceleration to the 2019 Kawasaki Z 300 Twin Cylinder (16.3 secs) and the 2019 Honda X-ADV 745 (16.3 secs). This Honda XR 400 Motard also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2007 Honda XR 400 Motard and the 2022 Honda CRF 1100 L Africa Twin Adventure Sports
When talking about the performance of the 2007 Honda XR 400 Motard on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 0 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2022 Honda CRF 1100 L Africa Twin Adventure Sports (0 secs) and the 1995 Yamaha TT 600 E Belgarda 4LW (0 secs).
The 2007 version of the Honda XR 400 Motard has a maximum speed of 85mph.
Top Speed of the 2007 XR 400 equals the 2018 Yamaha XVS 650 V-Star Custom
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2007 Honda XR 400 Motard then how about a 2018 Yamaha XVS 650 V-Star Custom (96 mph) and the 2016 Yamaha XVS 650 V-Star Custom (96 mph).
