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Yamaha FZ 400 R - [1986]
This edition of the Yamaha FZ 400 R is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 1986. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1987 Suzuki RH 250 X and the 1986 Suzuki RH 250 X.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 1986 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 R 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 1986 Yamaha FZ 400 shares the same bhp with the Honda X-ADV 745 - [2025]
In terms of power the 399cc 16 valve Wankel 4 cylinder engine produces 59 bhp (43 kW) @ 12000 rpm similar to the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745 [57.8 bhp (43 kW) @ 6750 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 26.7 lb-ft (36.2 Nm) @ 10000 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Suzuki SV 650 ABS [47.2 lb-ft (63.9 Nm) @ 8100 rpm] and the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745 [50.9 lb-ft (69.0 Nm) @ 4750 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 1994 Suzuki GSX 400 F Impulse has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1986 Yamaha FZ 400 R.
The 1986 Yamaha FZ 400 R has a Power to weight ratio of 317.2 bhp per ton and 143.8 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1986 FZ 400 competing with the 1994 Suzuki GSX 400 F Impulse [341.0 bhp\ton] and the 1999 Suzuki GSX 400 F Impulse [341.0 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 143.8 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 2021 Kawasaki Ninja 400 ABS [168.8 lb-ft per ton] and the 2017 Kawasaki Ninja 400 ABS [168.8 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 11.7 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 11.9 secs, this makes the Yamaha FZ 400 R similar in acceleration to the 2007 Honda VTX 1800 C (11.7 secs) and the 2004 Honda VTX 1800 C (11.7 secs). This Yamaha FZ 400 R 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 1986 Yamaha FZ 400 R and the 2002 Honda VT 400 Shadow
When talking about the performance of the 1986 Yamaha FZ 400 R 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 2002 Honda VT 400 Shadow (0 secs) and the 1966 Honda CB 450 Police (0 secs).
The 1986 version of the Yamaha FZ 400 R has a maximum speed of 118mph.
Top Speed of the 1986 FZ 400 equals the 2012 Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 1986 Yamaha FZ 400 R then how about a 2012 Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom (129 mph) and the 2012 Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom (129 mph).
