In 1978, Japanese motorcycles manufacturing company Yamaha Motor company started the production of SR400 only in Japan but later in 2014, Yamaha began marketing the motorcycle in Europe, Australia, and the US. The Yamaha SR400 is one of the loved Motorcycle among customizers and owners as it offers endless possibilities for personalization and customization. The SR is world-renowned for its basis as the perfect platform as a Café Racer or Street Tracker machine.
The Yamaha SR400 (2017), a legendary classic, is powered by a 399cc, single-cylinder, two valves, air-cooled, SOHC engine that churns out 27.4 NM of torque at 3000 rpm and which produces a 23 bhp of power at 6,500 rpm.
This bike weighs around 384 pounds and has a slim, narrow, semi-double-cradle steel frame chassis and natural riding position which makes it easier to ride for both newbies as well as experienced enthusiasts.
SR400 has a kick-starter (no electric start). SR400 is equipped with simple, rounded, analog speedometer and tachometer with a stainless steel bezel, fuel low-level indicator, engine-trouble warning, turn signal, neutral, and high beam light indicators. The left-side handlebar controls include hazard, horn, high and low beam control, flash-to-pass switch, and turn indicator controls. The right-side controls include the hazard light switch as well as the engine kill switch. Here are some key Specifications:
Yamaha SR400 Specifications:
| Manufacturer | Yamaha Motor Company |
| Parent company | Yamaha Corporation |
| Class | Retro |
| Production | 1978− 2018 |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Price in India | Yamaha SR400 Retro is expected to be priced around INR 3,75,000 in India (ex-showroom). |
| Price in USA | The Price of Yamaha SR400 in the USA is Starting at: $5,999* |
ENGINE & GEARBOX |
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| Engine Description | 4-stroke, air-cooled, SOHC, 2-valves |
| Fuel System | Fuel Injection |
| Cooling | Air Cooling |
| Displacement | 399 cc |
| Maximum Power | 22.9 BHP @ 6500 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 27.4 NM @ 3000 rpm |
| Number of Cylinders | 1 |
| Ignition | TCI |
| Lubrication | Dry sump |
| Compression Ratio | 8.5 : 1 |
| Bore | 87.0 mm |
| Stroke | 67.2 mm |
| Number of Gears | 5 |
| Clutch | Wet, Multiple Disc |
| Final transmission | Chain |
SUSPENSION & CHASSIS |
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| Front Suspension | Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Dual shock |
| Frame | Steel Double Cradle |
| Brakes / Front | Hydraulic single disc brake, 298mm |
| Brakes / Rear | 150mm drum |
| Front Wheel Travel | 150 mm |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 125 mm |
| Rear Tyre | 110/90-18M/C 61S |
| Wheel Type | Spoke Wheels |
| Alloy Wheels | YES |
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT |
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| Overall Length | 2085 mm |
| Overall Width | 750 mm |
| Overall Height | 1095 mm |
| Seat Height | 784.86 mm (30.9 in) |
| Ground Clearance | 130 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1410 mm (55.5 in) |
| Kerb/Wet Weight | 174 kg |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 3.2 gal (12.11 litres) |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 2.4 litres |
INSTRUMENT CONSOLE FEATURES |
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| Speedometer | Analog |
| Tachometer | Analog |
BATTERY & LIGHTING |
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| Pass Light | YES |
| Battery Type | MF |
OTHER INFORMATION |
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| Caster | 27º |
| Trail | 111 mm (4.4 in) |
Yamaha SR400 Price
Price in USA: Yamaha SR400 is Starting at: $5,999*
Price in India: Yamaha SR400 is expected to be priced around INR 3,75,000 in India (ex-showroom).
Yamaha SR400 Top Speed
Top speed of Yamaha SR400 is around 80 mph (129 kmh).
Yamaha SR400 Pictures:
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