Honda XR 400 R vs Yamaha IT (2004)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda XR 400 Rstacks up against the Yamaha IT. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda XR 400 RYamaha IT
Model year20041979
Price$5,299
Engine397 cc397 cc
Weight113 kg
Seat height37 mm
Fuel capacity2.5 L3.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires80/90-21 / 110/90-18 -3.00-21-4PR / -4.50-18-4PR

Honda XR 400 R vs Yamaha IT — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda XR 400 R and the Yamaha IT usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda XR 400 R brings its published horsepower, while the Yamaha IT counters with its own power figure at 113 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: