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posted March 29, 2005 04:27 PM
Honda Launches Super Motard-Style Mid-Size Sport Bike, the XR400 Motard
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TOKYO, Japan, March 16, 2005 - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced the introduction of the XR400 Motard, a Super Motard-style* sport bike equipped with an air-cooled, single-cylinder, 400 cc, OHC, 4-stroke engine and 17" on-road front and rear tires. The XR400 Motard goes on sale in Japan on Tuesday, March 29.
The air-cooled, single-cylinder, 400 cc, OHC, 4-stroke engine of the XR400 Motard delivers ample power. The special-specification carburetor diameter and transmission gear ratios provide increased intake and exhaust efficiency, excellent acceleration, and highly responsive output at low and mid-range speeds.
The 17" on-road tires and light aluminum wheels make the XR400 very easy to ride in the city. The semi-double cradle frame is specially designed to complement the 17" tires. In addition, every part of the frame, including the head pipe area, has been strengthened for exceptional rigidity and highly stable turning.
The front suspension employs an inverted front fork for superior shock-absorption and high-performance steering, while the suspension stroke has been optimized for stable on-road cruising. The 276 mm diameter front and 220 mm diameter rear hydraulic disc brakes offer superior braking control performance.
The tank shroud and off-road front visor reflect the XR400's Super Motard stylistic origins. Two color schemes are available: a brilliant Los White and the Extreme Red used on the CRF series motocross racing bikes.
Source: HondaWorldwide
   
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posted March 29, 2005 05:25 PM
Sweet !!!
I cant wait to see this bike in person and how much it will be!!!
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posted March 30, 2005 09:11 AM
 Edited By: fish_antlers on 30 Mar 2005 09:11
Looks like Suzuki's DRZ400SM has some competition.... wow... that did'nt take long!
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posted March 30, 2005 09:16 AM
Wow - very nice... can I have two?
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posted August 02, 2005 07:41 PM
Air cooled? No talk of importing to U.S.? Bummer.
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posted August 03, 2005 03:21 PM
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Air cooled? No talk of importing to U.S.? Bummer.
I have to scratch my head sometimes when it comes to these company's decisions to import or not?? 
As far as an UAV (urban assault vehicle) a super moto is just the ticket. Not a real big fan of the 400cc platform though. Just not enough motor to get ya down the highway if you need to.
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posted August 15, 2005 09:08 PM
UGH. Gotta wonder what the weight is ? I know the XR400 isn't all that light and the power isn't anything to brag about.
Regardless, it's amazing how far the US is behind the guys over the pond in SM bikes.
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