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Yamaha FZ 400 Fazer - [1997]
This edition of the Yamaha FZ 400 Fazer is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 1997. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1997 Suzuki GW 400 Inazuma and the 1997 Suzuki TS 125 Single Cylinder.This particular Yamaha FZ 400 has a 399cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Wankel Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative Wankel engine, Standard style motorbike includes the Suzuki GS 500 E - [1989]
The 1997 FZ 400 shares its Wankel engine and Standard style configuration with the likes of the 1989 Suzuki GS 500 E and the 1966 Norton Dunstall 750. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the FZ 400's Standard style with a similar size of engine then how about the 1997 Suzuki GW 400 Inazuma | 1997cc.1988 Suzuki TV 250 Wolf | 1988cc.
Weighing in at 0 kgs (0 lbs) this makes the Yamaha FZ 400 Fazer in the same weight category as the 2024 Honda CBR 650 R or the 2024 Honda XRE 300 Adventure ABS and Rally, give or take 50kg.
The 1997 Yamaha FZ 400 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha Tenere 700 - [2025]
In terms of power the 399cc 16 valve Wankel 4 cylinder engine produces 53 bhp (39 kW) @ 11500 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 [72.4 bhp (53 kW) @ 9000 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder [73.4 bhp (54 kW) @ 8750 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 28.0 lb-ft (38.0 Nm) @ 9500 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745 [50.9 lb-ft (69.0 Nm) @ 4750 rpm] and the 2025 Honda MSX 125 Grom [7.6 lb-ft (10.4 Nm) @ 5500 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Yamaha FZ 400 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2004 Honda VTX 1800 N has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1997 Yamaha FZ 400 Fazer.
The 1997 Yamaha FZ 400 Fazer has a Power to weight ratio of 269.0 bhp per ton and 142.2 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1997 FZ 400 competing with the 2004 Honda VTX 1800 N [293.3 bhp\ton] and the 2003 Honda VTX 1800 R [293.3 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 Yamaha FZ 400 generating around 142.2 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 1956 Norton Dominator 99 SS [166.7 lb-ft per ton] and the 2023 Honda CL 500 500 cc [166.7 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 13.7 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 14.0 secs, this makes the Yamaha FZ 400 Fazer similar in acceleration to the 2023 Kawasaki Z 400 Twin Cylinder (13.7 secs) and the 2021 Honda NC 750 X (13.7 secs). This Yamaha FZ 400 Fazer 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 1997 Yamaha FZ 400 Fazer and the 2004 Honda CG 125 125 cc
When talking about the performance of the 1997 Yamaha FZ 400 Fazer 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 2004 Honda CG 125 125 cc (0 secs) and the 1969 Kawasaki G3-SS 90cc (0 secs).
The 1997 version of the Yamaha FZ 400 Fazer has a maximum speed of 0mph.
Top Speed of the 1997 FZ 400 equals the 2013 Honda CHF 50 Metropolitan
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 1997 Yamaha FZ 400 Fazer then how about a 2013 Honda CHF 50 Metropolitan (35 mph) and the 2002 Honda CHF 50 Metropolitan (35 mph).
Kawasaki Zephyr 400 X Final Edition
Engine Capacity: 399 cc
Top Speed: 115 mph
Quarter Mile: 14.5 secs @ 0 mph
