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Honda XR 400 R DallAra - [2005]
This edition of the Honda XR 400 R DallAra is the 5 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2005. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2006 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Phantom and the 2006 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 DOHC.This particular Honda XR 400 has a 397cc Air cooled, Two stroke, V-Twin Petrol powerplant with 1 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative V-Twin engine, Off-Road style motorbike includes the Kawasaki KLX 250 Single Cylinder - [2020]
The 2005 XR 400 shares its V-Twin engine and Off-Road style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Kawasaki KLX 250 Single Cylinder and the 2020 Kawasaki KLX 250 Camo. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the XR 400's Off-Road style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2020 Kawasaki KLX 250 Single Cylinder | 2020cc.2020 Kawasaki KLX 250 Camo | 2020cc.
Weighing in at 131 kgs (288 lbs) this makes the Honda XR 400 R DallAra in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F or the 2024 Kawasaki Eliminator 500 ABS, give or take 50kg.
The 2005 Honda XR 400 shares the same bhp with the Honda X-ADV 745 - [2025]
In terms of power the 397cc 4 valve V-Twin 1 cylinder engine produces 34.3 bhp (25 kW) @ 7000 rpm similar to the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745 [57.8 bhp (43 kW) @ 6750 rpm] or the 2025 Honda MSX 125 Grom [9.6 bhp (7 kW) @ 7250 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 1999 Kawasaki KDX 200 R has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2005 Honda XR 400 R DallAra.
The 2005 Honda XR 400 R DallAra has a Power to weight ratio of 261.8 bhp per ton and 185.4 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2005 XR 400 competing with the 1999 Kawasaki KDX 200 R [286.8 bhp\ton] and the 1995 Kawasaki KDX 200 R [286.8 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 185.4 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 XV 750 Special [210.2 lb-ft per ton] and the 1981 Yamaha XV 750 E [210.2 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 14.1 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 14.4 secs, this makes the Honda XR 400 R DallAra similar in acceleration to the 2007 Suzuki GS 500 F (14.1 secs) and the 2004 Suzuki GS 500 F (14.1 secs). This Honda XR 400 R DallAra 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 2005 Honda XR 400 R DallAra and the 2009 Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic
When talking about the performance of the 2005 Honda XR 400 R DallAra 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 2009 Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic (0 secs) and the 1980 Yamaha TT 250 SOHC (0 secs).
The 2005 version of the Honda XR 400 R DallAra has a maximum speed of 85mph.
Top Speed of the 2005 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 2005 Honda XR 400 R DallAra then how about a 2018 Yamaha XVS 650 V-Star Custom (96 mph) and the 2016 Suzuki Raider 150 - Satria F150 (96 mph).
Buell-EBR XB12S Lightning
Engine Capacity: 1203 cc
Top Speed: 134 mph
Quarter Mile: 11.3 secs @ 0 mph
