2015 Yamaha SR400 First Ride - MotoUSA

[@michaelb.42112]

This is the definition of an honest motorcycle. It is not pretending to be anything but basic and riders LOVE it.

[@Dallas-Nyberg]

Cool as... I'm old enough to remember when this old school stuff was new. I love these revival bikes... hope to see more revived.

[@lynnledbetter4359]

It is really cool looking, that's for sure.. Takes me back, too!

[@Motorcyclewindtherapy]

Crazy how rare and expensive these are now in August 2024... I've only seen a few...only 7 right now on all of cycle trader... and they are 4500-5000. Man, I wish I'd bought one in 2015... this is the bike I'd love to have to complement my Road King.

[@trevor8419]

If you’re in New England I have a 2018 with 4k miles on it.

[@Motorcyclewindtherapy]

@@trevor8419 I'm way down in the deep south, lol. But I'd make SURE you're ready to give it up! It seems like there isn't another modern classic with kick start out there.

[@trevor8419]

@@Motorcyclewindtherapy yeah I waffle back and forth on selling it. It’s an amazingly solid feeling bike, and looks great.

[@dumbcat]

I applaud any manufacturer who brings back a retro bike, but the high price for this bike is off the charts stupid.

[@dumbcat]

John Calvano In my area the bike is $6,000.

[@hzuiel]

John Calvano Yamaha's own msrp is 6000, unless dealers are losing money, they aren't selling it at 27% off msrp when it's brand new(maybe a 2 year old floor model that hasn't moved).

[@dumbcat]

My original post was not intentionally trying to ruin anyone's enjoyment of this motorcycle. If you like the bike great. I would ride it. All I was saying is that I would not pay what they are asking for it, because the price is too high. Quite a few people agreed with me. So let's end this back and forth squabble.

[@thespeez]

+Hans Zarkov - They needs to drop the MSRP by at least a grand! Yamaha are you listening?

[@ohmygoditsyomamma]

Hans Zarkov I agree. You can find the original 70s bike (which is probably better quality) for a lot cheaper

[@whitesimurgh6363]

Oh.. That thing is beautiful

[@Sam_k721]

had this bike for a couple weeks now and im in love its my first motorcycle Ive gotten and it is an absolute blast to ride super fun has a lot of pep handles so nicley no complaints, the kickstart is satisfying especially once you feel like you've mastered it.

[@PhilipWing]

I bought this bike and could not be more satisfied. It's just enough power for me, too much power just means I'll get more speeding tickets. It's a relaxed cruiser bike to enjoy, not the type of bike you get to have an adrenaline rush.

[@stevenklinkhamer9069]

A similar design, but with a 650cc twin cylinder engine (little more power) would be pretty near irresistible. Keep the kick start as backup, but add electric start as well.

[@MCTeck]

Yamaha never sold the SR 400 in the U.S. back in the late 70's Early 80's.It was 500cc's w/ 28 hp. Great motor. My 1978 "XT" 500 [dualsport model] went 83,000+ miles,then the crankcase cracked and then refused to shift gears. It never leaked or burned oil,and id had the "points ignition" [no electronic ignition] , I never replaced the points [adjusted once ] in 83k miles!

[@jamesmcgrath1952]

I bought one, 2017 and love it. It's my fun bike. Hell, the 400cc engine is just fine. I have bigger bikes for that. I don't even want to mod it, I want it just the way it is. I get more people looking at this bike than my big customs. Especially older people (hell, I'm 66) who think it's a classic that's in really good condition lol.

[@josephsmith8649]

I have a 2015 sr400 they're actually pretty fast they have no problem on the highway going 70+

[@mstfsircold]

Ah, Adam. It's good to see you in an ancient video.

[@CornishMotorcycleDiaries]

I have to say I think there is now a market for this sort of bike on congested city streets, especially London's congestion zones. Not quite so good in rural Cornwall. Obvious competitor is the Royal Enfield Bullet which has evolved into a competitive offering for the urban crowd, plus there are loads around to go for secondhand.

[@BadShadd1]

Cool bike I like the idea of it. But 6K just seems extremely steep for what you are getting there.

[@krayziesensei]

Agreed. Great concept, but overpriced IMO. I like the idea of being able to get a no frills bike. But for that bike to still be 6K? Crazy.

[@krayziesensei]

Consider this, 2014 Piaggio BV 350. It's a scooter, but it has a 330cc single sylinder LIQUID-cooled engine with 4 valves per cyllinder, makes 8 more hp. So it has a smaller engine, that has more technology built into it and has lots of bells and whistles. Even with all its frills and advanced technology, the bv is still just below 6k. I think Yamaha could have done better. They could have had a real winner.

[@BadShadd1]

krayziesensei Also consider that the Fz-07 is $6900 its an upright naked sport bike. Parallel twin engine liquid cooled with gobs more HP than this bike. I know that may be not the type of person this bike appeals to but Yamaha can't even compete with their own amazing FZ lineup... I got my 2012 FZ1 with 1200 miles for 7100 dollars!

[@boarder989]

I agree I like the bike but they should have priced it around $4000 or $4500.

[@DefZen343]

Lots of people are paying crazy prices to have them shipped from japan to the UK and US. So yamaha decided to make it available in those countries. Just letting you know.

[@Twinhit]

This is a nice bike but I think Yamaha might do well to also come out with a XS650cc type model, too. Gotta love that kick start. IMHO, classic retro motorcycles like these are the kinds of bikes that should fair well in the market. I think there is just something about them - Honda's CB1100 is sweeet, Triumph's Bonneville and Scrambler are awesome, Moto-Guzzi's V7 Stone, you gotta see those in person to appreciate, of course, there is the Harley Sportster, but there are also new water coolers that are hitting the market Ducati's venerable Monster and the new Diavel, sheesh wow - Harley's 500 and 750 Street and Indian's new 100 hp Scout. I've see the Scout and fired it up, it's very impressive for it's $11k price point. All in all, I think these are interesting times in this current chapter of motorcycle history. Fun times, I think.

[@tougeruzbay]

I NEEEEEEEEEED IIIIIIIIIITTTT

[@chrissinclair8705]

They should have made it the 650 model. They were popular as hell in the 70's.

[@racewayroy]

I just wish those big heads in Yamaha would re manufacture the 1981 Maxim XJ650 Special. God this bike is so good...

[@danoilca]

$6000 for a 400 CC without engine balance shaft, without option of electric starter an only 24 horse power?????? I like retro but this bike is very expensive!

[@geraldscott4302]

I had a SR500 back in the late '70s. It was far better than the SR400. It had cast wheels with tubeless tires, it was 500cc instead of 400cc, and it was carbureted, no computer trash on it.

[@raiden000]

Wait your telling me this motorcyle can pass cars and lanesplit? HOLY SHIT DUDE WHAT A FUCKING AWESOME REVIEW!!!

[@butlerproman]

Why did they bring it back as a 400, instead of a slightly updated version of the original 70's and 80's SR500? I'd like to see a belt-drive, fuel injected SR500 with electronic ignition and a few tweaks to address some of its original weaknesses.

[@zachary3777]

butlerproman Japanese rules or something.

[@89Hols]

Any bike with a kickstarter is rad. The price is a bit steep though, but I bet you could work them down to an acceptable level.

[@vegavairbob]

1000. off

[@motadexhausts2809]

We love this bike here at motad!! Started producing exhaust systems for it asap!!!

[@takuroshigeta1198]

most favorite motocycle

[@A-FrameWedge]

Always wondered why they did not go and just put out the SR500? It seems like a no brainer and I think they would of sold more.

[@DoodleOnAMotorcycle]

love this! can i feature clips of it in my video this friday?

[@badmondaywang]

beautiful

[@musha1648]

Ehehe in singapore this model cost SGD16k(USD 12k). And a Bonneville cost around SGD 29k (USD22k)..😙

[@trojan1111]

Cool bike. I want one.

[@mohaglade4892]

im 27 yo and im into these vintage bikes more than the modern japanese bikes

[@aHigherPower]

Price is way off. What made this bike so good back then was the price tag. Would have loved one but not for that price.

[@insertnamehere001]

Back then it was a standard bike, whereas now it's a niche bike. The market effects price; they have to consider how much people want it. If fewer people want it, they make less, which means parts cost more (in business buying bulk heaps lowers the individual cost), then they have to sell it for higher to make up for the higher cost in production.

[@Vlad-1986]

I'll tell you why I got one: I had a SR250. I also had a Yamaha Virago 535, a Sanglas T400, a Ducatti monster, Royal Enfield bullet, and a BMW F800S I also had a lot of km into a Kawasaki Z750 All that time I enjoyed those bikes a lot, and each one gave me something. But when I wanted to remember pure driving joy it was the SR250 "Special". That thing was over 100.000km (60.000 miles)when I got it and lasted me 15 years, and it was OLD when I got it. When I left it I always missed it. I don't know what it is: Is not "Retro", speed, toque.... I just loved every second I rode it and every story about biking goes to that specific one.... Then I had a serious accident, with the BMW and after four years of not riding I decided to go for the SR400. I don't give a shit it has 25hp, or kickstarter. Since the first second, after not riding for years (and shit, I don't even remember a thing about the BMW or Ducatti), I knew where to put my hands and what to do with the SR400. It was the 250, but with much more balls! And every time I ride it I end with a smile: I love every second of it, plus I started doing long trips again.... And you know what is the best? It will be like that in 30 years time. Up to when I can't physically ride anymore. I know it is expensive: But I can tell you. If you don't like this bike then sod it and get what you want. If you want if because it is "retro" then sod it too and get a Vespa or this or RE Enfield second hand.... but if you know this is your bike, and it's going to last all your life.... then the price is worth it! My 250 was 30 when I abandoned it, and I always regretted it: this 400 is much better quality and is brand new... I won't do the same mistake twice!

[@69FOSTER]

How did you like your Royal Enfield? I was looking at that bike at one time.

[@Vlad-1986]

I liked it very much, but to be fair now it is quite different from the one I rode: That one had carb and the gears at the other side. The engine was very lively at low revs. Heard they improved the reliability, which is nice.... Usually they would let you go for a test ride

[@vegavairbob]

its not way off. you get what you pay for, namely Yamaha quality. They have to make some profit on the thing.

[@SRT80]

would this bike work for someone 6'4" around 230lbs? I'm a first time rider and love this retro style. just looking for something to cruise around town. I never see me topping 55 mph. this bike just looms small, but I haven't seen it in person. I don't really like the cruisers cause all the shadows and vstars I've sat on sit real low.

[@amacro11]

Back in the day I had a Honda CB 500 a fun bike and it was in NYC

[@mylexicon2]

If the SR was a 500cc parallel twin, I'd be all about it.

[@BassOutcast]

Love the idea of bringing back vintage bikes! but to be honest, they could have added an optional electric starter and rear disc break. This IS 2016 after all and breaks are really important.

[@TheJunky228]

an electric starter would have been a deal-breaker for me

[@red0fun]

this bike is modded the hell out in japan.... try image searching SR400 customs :)

[@mjshaheed]

Can this bike do 70+ speed on highways, say for 30 miles without any issues like vibration and all?

[@KutWrite]

and why, oh why, did they make it a 400 instead of the original 500, or even a 600?

[@kevinhart2468]

KutWrite Exactly! Yamaha makes a 660cc 4 & 5 valve single cyl engine bought from Minerelli in Italy. Put in that engine, and make the wheel base about 60 inches or so, and you have the perfect bike. It could be dressed out to tour on, made into a cafe racer, perfect around towner, great MPG etc. Put on dual disk breaks in the front, and cast wheels for a tubeless tire. Then I would buy one!

[@florianzippel6778]

+KutWrite because it's originally for the japanese market and the japanese laws changed, so with the "normal" japanese licence you can only drive a 400ccm bike...

[@alaned1109]

The actual reason behind this being a 400 is because they didn't want to make multiple SR models for different market around the world and the 400cc engine displacement fits in to Japan's demanding licensing and insurance policies.

[@PeterDad60]

I like this bike a lot. I am even thinking about purchasing one for myself. I like kick start motorcycles. I also like light weight and easy to maneuver motorcycles. There are only a few reasons that make me not too interested in the really nice Yamaha SR400. First thing is the $,5,990 price. Second is that I still have my 1976 T140V Triumph Bonneville 750. What does that mean for me? Well it's already paid for. Bonneville is kick start only. My Bonneville still runs after 40 years so it is dependable. My Bonneville 750 came from the factory weighing only 397 pounds. That's only 13 pounds heaver than the 384 pound SR400. My Bonneville has disc brakes front and rear. My Bonneville is a parallel twin with 750 (744 cc) not a 400cc single. My Bonneville has absolutely much better handling and stopping. My Bonneville is a little smaller and since I removed the 2 stock mufflers it now weighs around 365 pounds. This makes it lighter than the SR400. Anyway, that's me. If you do not own an older Bonneville then I would recommend this bike. I do like the SR400.

[@SouthBaySteelers]

Still have that Bonneville?

[@pierrelacour7636]

Is it better than the Suzuki boulevard S40? I am hesitating between the Yamaha SR 400 and the Suzuki Boulevard S40, and wonder which one is better for someone who returns to bikes like me. Thanks!

[@charlieperry26]

it comes down to, what do you want ? it all in the eye of the beholder .

[@hzuiel]

the boulevard s40 is a bigger engine, about the same weight though, quite a bit more power, should be a lot faster. The styling of an s40 appeals to me more than the sr400, but that is in the eye of the beholder I guess. The s40 has a bit wider tires. The brakes are the same, disc front, drum rear. Both have spoke rims. The s40 is $500 cheaper new, and you can find gently used ones quite a bit less than that.

[@MadnessOfMarmots]

In a few years when they drop in price... I'll think about it. Love old Japanese bikes but I could get a good period one for less than 6k.

[@noahbannister1834]

Annnd they’re gone

[@vegavairbob]

The new bike was worth it. You can still get a leftover for 5,000. or less.

[@JohnInSale]

Nice retro bike, but prefer the euro version with Yamaha written on the fuel tank than the modern little tuning fork badge !!!

[@DLSheaux]

I like, but 6k seems like a lot especially with no electric start. Looks neat though.

[@Triangulove]

No Electric start up, does that mean no battery or is that a dumb question? I don't know how vintage bikes worked.

[@flippintrippin363]

It definitely still has a battery, as vintage bikes did.

[@Triangulove]

Mr. E Oh Cool, I asked because I plan to install a sound system on it which requires a battery.

[@dctruckguy]

They need to bring back the xs400 special

[@cigarobsession]

Twice the price it should have been. Flop in the making. I would love to have one but no way I'm spending anywhere near that on it.

[@shizuokaBLUES]

I think it could be successful to a limited market in the US and Australia. Here in Japan they are everywhere and really suit the riding conditions and the absurd licensing system. I think I paid about $5000 US for mine. If I had been back in Canada where I grew up riding, I would never have bought it there. Not by a long shot.

[@lotm23]

shizuokaBLUES Yamaha don't offer the sr400 in Canada. They know that the market is not ready for a 6000 $can 400 cc kick starter bike . I like retro style bike , if the sr400 was more cheap , it will figure on my motorcycle list.

[@shizuokaBLUES]

Yes, Ive had the Japanese street tracker version of the tu250, (the Grasstracker Bigboy 250) and replaced it with a new SR400. It is a very big step in engine quality and finish. The gearbox is miles ahead. I paid just under 6k here and added another $1500 in customizing. But, really , to "get it" you would have to live in this part of Japan and understand the bizarre licensing system here. then, the $7500 I paid makes far more sense. Bottom line though, the SR will appeal to the right people and is a high quality bike that will run well and look great for a very very long time.

[@Rorufuchan]

shizuokaBLUES I'm in Japan, too, Miyazaki in the south it is. I'm planning to buy a bike here, the SR400 is on my focus. What I'm worry about is my height, I'm 188 cm / 6 ft 2 inches. How tall are you and how does it feel do sit and ride for a longer time? How much additional cash (tax, paper etc.) was added to the 550'000 Yen (that's 4'650$ with today's exchanging rate) *she* costs, when you bought *her*. Thanks for the info in advance...

[@techmaven5900]

***** No...just a step up in size. Suzuki makes top quality bikes too.

[@charlieperry26]

i like the SR400 i just wish they made its big brother 500 again

[@AE86ofMtAkina]

The SR500 isn't even a bigger bike, it just has a different stroke.

[@charlieperry26]

AE86 of Mt. Akina that would make i the SR500 bigger if it had a bigger stroke Correct? the 500 was 499cc engine

[@AE86ofMtAkina]

charlie perry Yeah it was bigger. Went out of production though. The SR400 was already in production, they just brought them over in 2014.

[@Runeguy33]

I wouldn't mind getting one of these for a cafe racer project, but that price, though....

[@DustySquitoNM]

It would have been pretty neat to see that bike with something like a DR650 engine in it instead of that little 400. It's a nice looking bike, but for the asking price, I'm just not that big on nostalgia.

[@lynnledbetter4359]

A DR650 engine you say!? Ah yes! I remember those big bore thumpers.. I had an '83 DR500, then later an '05 DR650.. Massive torque! Great bikes, loved 'em, still do in fact. Yes, imagine a DR650 engine in that little Yamaha.. that would be so much fun! But of course with that much torque it might bend that tiny swing arm on the Yamaha.. Or rip the rear sprocket from it's little bolts. Remember, the DR650 and the DR500, both have cush-hubs in the rear, to prevent the engine power from destroying the sprocket bolts and the rear hub. . remember? Love those old DR's.

[@DustySquitoNM]

Lynn Ledbetter Nah, man. Those Japanese bikes are almost always overbuilt. I bet the SR400 could handle that extra torque and HP without a problem. Now, some cush rubbers would be required at least, agreed. Still looking forward to the project bikes that get built off this thing.

[@techmaven5900]

dustysquito Yamaha DID make a 600cc version...SRX600.

[@DustySquitoNM]

No kidding? Very rad.

[@kevinlinares9060]

No way, that 650 thumper would have probably brought up the price not to mention they would have had to redesign everything else around it. This SR400 is practically the same one they have been selling in other countries for years, hence why yamaha only had to focus on the emission part for the states.

[@666madmal]

They are getting $6K+ for 1986 models here in Australia. Its a yuppy trend.

[@joshuasmonk]

why can i not get this bike in canada?

[@josephpeoples3910]

I'm curious. Is the chrome real, or plastic.

[@AdamWaheed]

It's real. This thing is made of metal just like the old days.

[@josephpeoples3910]

That may be part of why they are 6k. The devalued dollar could have something to do with it as well.

[@veegs23]

Joseph Peoples *Inflation

[@connorsmith713]

Veggieburger Inflation is a general term used to describe the state of the economy. It has to do with the value of the dollar, the value of goods and services and the value of assets. Inflation touches everything in the economy. what Joseph Peoples was talking about was the single symptom of inflation, the devaluing of the dollar. This comes through our useless government printing more money to try to combat inflation. It's a stupid plan but they won;t stop doing it. By this occurrence the U.S dollar loses it's value in comparison to Gold, precious metals or other worldly currencies. If you're going to try to correct someone on the internet, please get your facts correct. Right now you look like an idiot. The power of economics compels you.

[@veegs23]

Connor Smith Sorry if i offended. Pls mercy. Im only a freshman in ecconomics

[@shremich4583]

a modern SR 650 single cylinder at this price would be more interesting than 100 ccm less as the old SR 500.

[@philclarke7712]

Surfboard rack?

[@Charon58]

Why in the world did they de-stroke the engine to 400cc?

[@KrisCamposF]

In Japan, you need a different licence (that is harder to get) for motorcycles with 400cc or more. that's why the sr400 has a 399cc engine.

[@Charon58]

I guess it would have sacrificed too much hp to put a smaller bore instead. Easy to fit a larger piston and cylinder. Hard to refit with a different crank. Guess I'll look for an old one.

[@techmaven5900]

Charon58

[@shizuokaBLUES]

Charon58 ??? I dont think so. I have been living in Japan for 20 years and have seen these bikes since I arrived, and they have hardly changed. The only change, really, was the change to EFI about 5 years ago, and the front disc/back drum arrangement. The engine has hardly been touched since 1978. Now, anything over 400 CC is a big change in licensing fees (an extra $1200 US at driving school....yes you read that right) and taxes and bi-annual safety overall (mandatory). So, a 400 in Japan makes sense. Besides, the average road speed limit is 40km/h. Double that and you lose your license for six months. I ride with a couple of guys on W800s and we all do the same speed, except on the freeway.

[@Charon58]

When they were imported to the US in the 1970's and early 80's they were 500cc. I owned one.

[@mangcekroi6661]

Want one

[@thevelointhevale1132]

6ft tall and 95kg rider too big for this bike?

[@shinyparts]

Shame about the massive O2 plug stuck in the front of the exhaust!

[@techmaven5900]

shinyparts I thought the same thing..Could have found a better spot for it.

[@jawwadkazi8662]

whats the top speed

[@Tequilasaur]

80 mph

[@stefaniak36]

6k is too much for what you get. Looks like a great starter bike for around 4k.

[@nonyabiz9487]

I agree I can buy two used bikes that are better than that bike for that price

[@JohnSmith-ki2eq]

I like everything except the price, 6 grand seems a little steep for such an old design.

[@allans7281]

Surfboard rack did you say? 6000?? Nah nah!! Sorry but the G 400 by genuine has it beat by a mile- Electric start , 4 valve, dual headers, seat is more comfortable and even has a stock rumble .

[@MrSlowestD16]

The bike is def. overpriced, but you can find one new in dealerships for 5k fairly easily if you just wait around a bit (not sure why, they must be buying them much lower). Not sure I want to even spend 5k though. Not when I can get the duke 390 for that much which has almost 2x the power and fills a similar role. I like this bike a lot but the duke 390 wins in every single category (except arguably aesthetics) and they are infact direct competitors.

[@Vlad-1986]

It depends: How long will you have it? You can have a 30 year old SR (if it is like the old ones) working like new, but I don't think you can have a 10 year old Duke without some problems. If you plan to change it anyway, then yeah, it is expensive.

[@MrSlowestD16]

I def. agree there. The duke will hold its value better but yeah, 10 years down the lien it'll likely have had an issue or 2 while the SR will likely be running like a top. Yeah, still torn, I think either way if I buy one I'm going to continuously asking in the back of my mind: "Maybe I should have bought the other one!?" Haha. Don't think you can go wrong either way, though, realistically.

[@Vlad-1986]

MrSlowestD16 Yeah, I think that probably both would be fine, so just enjoy what you choose! Easy for me, as my most loved motorbike was the SR250 :P. You should also consider maintenance, check out, and spare parts costs: I still remember when a friend tried to get a brake lever for an Aprilia, and still hurts me to think about it!

[@MrSlowestD16]

Oh yea, the parts for the Yamaha will def. be cheaper! Given that this is a budget bike though (unlike the 690 or 1290) I'd have to imagine parts aren't terrible....but they'll never be close to what they are for the SR. Decisions decisions.... Guess it doesn't matter much until I get rid of my Sportster to get some extra $$$

[@hubpronamomarne]

400cc and max speed under 100 ?

[@lynnledbetter4359]

True, under 100 certainly. Max speed for a Japanese single cylinder, air-cooled 400cc engine is about 70 mph (true speed, not as indicated on the faulty speedo) at best. Now, the faulty speedometer on most Japanese motorcycles will indicate about 10% higher than what you are actually moving, so be aware of that before believing that a 400 like this will do 90 mph, because it won't.

[@hubpronamomarne]

Lynn Ledbetter thx for the answer

[@shizuokaBLUES]

Lynn Ledbetter just bought the bike (Im in Japan). It easily does 70mph at 5,000 rpm. Traffic on the freeways here travel at that speed. Once its broken in, I will see what she'll do, but I would think its about 90pmh.

[@rider9187]

Please Yamaha bring this to Canada! I need a 400 cc for insurance purpose

[@tangoalfa1970]

Nice little bike . I love retro bikes , but the price point is stupid. $3500 to $4000 then I would be in.

[@On_Cheap_Wheelz]

Almost got one until i found an old honda cm 400 t

[@Fathead758]

Not gonna sell good at 6k not when i can get the fz07 gor 1k more that said something cool about the kick start need more kick start bikes

[@disaar3679]

6 grand!!! Really!?

[@vegavairbob]

5000, new these days and 3500 - 4000. used.

[@disaar3679]

@@vegavairbob Only took 5 years for it to go down 1k? lol

[@estuchedepeluche2212]

If you were born on the 60s you wouldn’t be riding a brand new bike within a decade of your birth.

[@MARKINAU8]

the price tag is ridiculous: this bike was a civic bike back in the days should be 4000$ Australian not 8000plus. you left no budget for ppl to customize.

[@GrecoRoman123]

Nice little bike, but you could get a new Ninja 300 for $5k. Liquid-cooled parallel twin with a 6 speed. IDK, but I'm thinking the Ninja 300 might be a better choice for less money.

[@JoeGP]

sounds terrible, way to expensive and how much does it way? 100-400 ?

[@505197]

It would be easy to say this would make a great first bike, but leaving off electric start is stupid. That will sour a lot of potential first time buyer/riders.

[@505197]

I'd say you never tore up a knee on a BSA 441 Victor or an old Sportster trying to kick those bastards over. Having to stomp a motorcycle into life won't appeal to many of todays youngsters. While they may have well developed thumbs from video gaming, unless it's electric the thumb won't work on a kick starter. The original bike had pedals, then they added a motor and kept the pedals. Then they got rid of the pedals, and they started them by grabbing the back wheel and spinning it in the direction the bike travels. Adding a 5 pound starter and a button would make the bike more appealing to more potential buyers. If you really insisted on being old school you could remove the starter, sell it on ebay, and use the money for another tattoo.

[@daytonasixty-eight1354]

If you are too big of a bitch to kick start this bike.... you just shouldn't be riding to begin with.

[@getmymaster]

my kind of bike.But price is too much.

[@gmh101358]

I had a SR500 back in 81....It was a faster better bike....the 100cc plus being choked down with modern crap.....Im 6'2 and was 185 pounds back then and it would almost do 100 miles per hour.....I paid 1900.00 for it back then.

[@aashutoshbhagat2677]

This bike would be perfect if it had Dual channel ABS with Dual disc brakes setup at front and back with a electric starter . This would be a great competitor to Royal Enfield classic 350 bikes in India . But Yamaha has to price it aggressively at ₹ 1.6 lakhs

[@hectorbarajas9316]

I think I’ll wait til Honda brings the new Hi Ness to the good ole USA 🇺🇸. Better and cheaper.

[@notacommie5415]

6k for a 2k bike? Sign me up!

[@brendanseesall]

for that price, rip-off

[@corvairkid17]

Get a $600 SR250 and put good header on it. 285lbs wet.

[@DDIAZ-we4dz]

give me this. but with an r1 engine in it. thx

[@goru426]

Too expensive! You can get Honda Cb500F for $5799, with more power and better looks! Yamaha pricing fail!

[@theeaselrider4032]

It was an SR500, back then. And this guy has no idea what he is doing on a motorcycle. You can see him looking down most of the time, that's how you meet the pavement.

[@Edward135i]

Hipster bike..............

[@Radient001]

Was about to say the same thing. lol

[@kevinlinares9060]

you got it all wrong, hipsters will stay away from this bike due to kick start only. Hipsters want an easy life as they feel entitled and this bike does not meet their standards. However, this bike is becoming a hit among the non-obese or Scandinavian descent population with a functional right knee.

[@hzuiel]

Kevin Linares I think you might underestimate how determined hipsters are to waste money in an attempt to look cool, but I have no doubt that many of these will be for sale used not many months after purchase, and you'll be meeting them at star bucks to negotiate the price. They will be determined to start, but 20 kick starts later and a brush with death at an intersection and the bike will be for sale.

[@kevinlinares9060]

hzuiel "you'll be meeting them at star bucks to negotiate the price" that made my day! Now that you mention it I have seen some used ones up for sale on ebay & cycle trader.

[@hzuiel]

***** Yeah I would actually be in favor of that, and radiators are just a big bullseye for sticks and rocks when you're off roading.

[@ss_whole]

6k for a kick start, air cooled 400 single, ha, NO WAY!

[@rockgin]

$6000 for no electric start and a drum brake in the rear - absolutely ridiculous. If is was $4000, maybe, but the price tag and the kick/drum will or SHOULD scare off many first time riders. For $6000, you could build/restore a mint condition vintage SR 400 that would look 1000% more cafe racer cool and would sound loads better than this glorified scooter. I'll take my tricked out '76 RD400 anytime over this slug.

[@sratlover]

Way way over priced. It shouldn't be over $3000. You can get a Harley 750 for 1700 more and a whole lot more bike and freeway accessible. Junk

[@oymeit]

I like it but not paying that much.

[@AdamWaheed]

Agreed. A little too pricey based on inflation.

[@alastuamedia7367]

Yamaha SR400 ini seperti Yamaha Scorpio pak, mungkin Yamaha Scorpio nyontoh ini designnya

[@samsacre]

Sounds like a weed whip!! Get a Horse!

[@mrpoppagorgio5052]

Love the look wnd the kickstarter. People complain abou price. ? U get what u pay for. Go buy a chines 1000 dollar bike and shut up. And good luck.

[@tyfighter_23]

It sounds like a moped :(

[@theeaselrider4032]

I guess dorky helmets are in now, are they?

[@takingoutthetrash1512]

6 grand for a single cylinder air-cooled retro resurrection bike is ridiculous (coming from a Yamaha fan and owner). With 6 thousand dollars I can buy a modern bike with modern innovations... Harley Davidson is the only company in the business that is successful selling motorcycles with 1960s & 1970s technologies at twice the price of it's competitor--- and the people who buys them are DUMB AS F**K!!!

[@paulusrossini3574]

First off the bike was a SR 500 not 400 and the four stroke 500 single came out in 1978. In the 60's Yamaha did not make a four stroke. If you are going to review a bike do some homework and get it straight. And yes, I like it but it IS overpriced.

[@hzuiel]

Massively overpriced. I don't understand it at all, retro can be cool at times, but it's not a classic, it's a modern motorcycle, using antique technology. I like new products that pay homage to classic things of the past, or products that are meant to closely resemble those things, but incorporate the progress that has been made in the interim. This literally throws progress out the window. One review i read said that the original actually had alloy wheels and a rear disc, so it's more retro than the original. It has fucking inner tubes. INNER TUBES. Hipsters might find a kick start endearing in some way, but we've done away with them for a reason. The only thing it has that is modern in any sense is the fuel injection, big whoopti, and it's $6000 dollars. When you look at what else is in this price range, it's really hard to justify. Harley davidson has the new street 500 out for only $800 more, or the street 750 for $1500 more. If you want outdated, you could pay $1600 less for the vstar 250, have almost as much power, and in my opinion a better looking bike. Yamaha's new r3 is $1000 less and is by all reviews i've seen, marvelous. The vstar 650 and fz-07 are both a little less than $1000 more than this thing. Honda has the cb300f for $2000 less, cb500f for $300 less, and slightly more expensive R variants. KTM has the duke 390, and 390 rc, for $1000, and $500 less, respectively. Suzuki has several 250cc bikes in the lower $4000 range, and the s40 650cc for $5500. Kawasaki has the ninja 300 with abs for $700 less. It would be a rip off at $5000, considering what else is on the market, but $6000! What the hell. Other bikes are either similarly retro and outdated tech, but cheaper, or mind blowingly better, for less or a little more money. I can only imagine this kind of product is meant to appeal to the same kind of hipsters that pay 2x more for an apple product than what it's actually worth, just because they think it makes them look cool. To add insult to injury it's not even as fast as the old sr500 that americans were fond of. I imagine seeing these parked in front of star bucks, by hipsters that think they're cool and different because they overpaid for new copy of a 37 year old design.

[@shizuokaBLUES]

hzuiel Know what the best selling cars in Japan are? 660CC models called "Kei Cars". They have a lot of features, sometimes wonderful interiors, nice eggress/ingress design and overall great finish. they are 660 CC and would be hard pressed to do over 70 mph on the freeway. The basic cost is $13-14K (US). but most sell around $18-22K. Its a Japanese thing. They try to fit everyone's needs but without sacrificing finish and quality. thats why the SR400 has been selling steadily since 1978. they didnt just make it this year and send it to the US. They have been making it, virtually "as is" since '78 and sent it over last year. Its kind of a badge-identity- thing I guess. But like the kei I mentioned above, yes, an old design, but tonnes of quality in it. The instrumentation alone is better gear than what I have seen on $15K bikes. Its not a rip-off. They last forever and dont break down.

[@audiofella5066]

Looks nice but way...way overpriced lol

[@nobodyyouknow222]

What's more important is that you can see the ass wiggle when he accelerates.. and that spells crummy suspension.

[@nobodyyouknow222]

I've been riding 56 years.. go ahead tell me again what I don't understand.

[@nobodyyouknow222]

Sure, some Japanese bikes had shitty suspension and tires. So you mean it's traditional and I should like it AGAIN ? Nuts.. try a Suzuki TU-250X which handles better and is just as " retro", Because they gave us the W-650 with crummy shocks, brakes, and bias tires ( which I have on my K-75) we 'sposed to love it AGAIN. common. Best part of the standard bike is a flat seat, pegs down, upright riding position ( visibility and variable seating postions), safe seating position for passenger. We still want best suspension, tires, and brakes possible at the price point, which doesn't compromise the real retro aspects..just makes the bike safer, better. s-90, marusho ST-500, R-60US, R-75/5, R-60/5, K-100RS, K-75,Kaswsaki K-200 (3) cushmans, yamahas, Hondas, out the wazookie since 1959.. bushwa

[@nobodyyouknow222]

Triumphs, Beezers, Some Hondas handled WELL back in the day.. some didn't. Crap is crap.

[@AE86ofMtAkina]

Almost all cheaper bikes have shitty suspensions. That's why there's an aftermarket.

[@Hithere-ek4qt]

Banal, repetitive crap music. Go get a Genuine g400c instead - $4500 and better looking with electric start