I was thinking during the review... Nobody gets it. Not a single statistic in the entire review video, just subjective statement after subjective statement. EXPERT TEST RIDER INCOMMING, WHAT WILL SHE SAY??!?!?! "I dont like kickstarters much", OMFGWTFBBQ WHAT A GREAT INFORMATIVE REVIEW NO WONDER IT HAS 400000 VIEWS AND 1000 LIKES
Stewart Lawrence they have a compression release to assist in the starting sequence. once you get the "feel" for starting one of these it is not really a problem. i would like to have another SR.
I just bought an SR400 3 days ago for 5500 Swiss francs (roughly 5800 USD), I got a 1000 Swiss franc discount down from the official price, 6500 Swiss francs (roughly 6900 USD). I couldn't be more happy with this bike, it fits my style perfectly. I've had several other bikes CBR125, Yamaha FZ6, Yamaha XJ6N but this is the one I've been most satisfied with. I was also looking into the MT07 but thought I'd go for something more classic. I've had powerful bikes before to know that power isn't what I'm looking for in a bike anymore. When I drive a powerful bike, I often catch myself speeding, but the SR400 doesn't tempt me at all to "break laws" by speeding or driving like a maniac. Sure, the bike needs to have a fair amount of power, but the SR400 is very fulfilling power wise. If you're looking for reliability, style, comfort, overall economic usage, the SR400 is amazing. The MT07 seemed like a pretty standard bike to me and thus seemed like a boring choice. I'm glad I settled for the SR400 and recommend anyone who's into the classic look to take it for a spin, you will not be disappointed. An added bonus is that it's also comfortable for an extra passenger, my girl and I plan to use it to drive over the swiss alps every now and then.
I had one of these bought brand new back in 1980. It was an SR500 with a carb. I loved it. I have had many bikes since, but this is one I seriously regret selling. This bike, despite being only 400cc, is the same physical size as that bike. But that one had cast wheels and tubeless tires, a BIG plus. At least this one still has a centerstand, so a flat can be fixed if you are willing to carry the tools and spare tubes to do it. I have no problem with the kickstart only, I can "kickstart" it with my hand. But the EFI is scary. I have seen too many of these things fail. Not only is anything electronic prone to failure, but these bikes have VERY expensive fuel pumps, which can be ruined by ethanol gas and even by something as simple as running out of gas. I gave this one a long hard look, and if it were $1000 cheaper I might buy one. But that would take almost all my money, and I would need something left over to repair the EFI when it failed. If it had a carb instead, I would likely already own one. This one is the best out of the 3 by a wide margin.
The kick start only is from Japanese owners of this bike telling Yamaha to not use an electric start when the bike was brought back. They have a cult following there. They felt kick start only was more authentic. Fine with me since it's not a retro bike but actually a classic that was really never out of production.
@@utilityaccount8514 The SR400 still requires a battery just like any other kickstart motorcycle. Do you you not drive gas cars either? They all have batteries.
+This Guy Just what I was thinking, I never saw an SR 400 back then, only the 500 and I had an XT which was a super ride. To start that these powder puffs would be crying.
+This Guy ------ No, they should have brought back the badass SRX600 with fuel injection. The SR500 was a dog just like this 400 version. The price is ridiculous. If they wanted to do a 400 then they also had an SRX400 in Europe for two decades. The US always gets crap and the best bikes are in Europe.
For me, this bike is worth about $4000 new, not a dime more. I think most of you would agree since it's a standard, 400 cc single. A good bike, but at the price they are asking?
Good review, though I find it funny how people are criticizing the folks in the video about the kick starter. Heaven forbid someone wants a mix of old and new, or has a differing view. Can't we just agree to disagree? Anyway, good stuff to note for someone looking to get their feet wet when it comes to starting to ride. I'm looking at bikes like this myself.
LoL, I agree with others. I cant believe people have become so lame as to the point they cant use a kick start. I remember watching kids I knew struggle to kick start dirt bikes growing up.....I never understood how they had such a problem with it. When I first saw a SR400 in a showroom I was impressed to see it had a kick start only. This is the character of the simple and mechanically durable genius that made these Japanese bikes so awesome. I feel the same way about most modern ATV's in the sense that most no longer have a semi-manual foot shifter! With the exception of brands like Suzuki and some Honda's, most all four-wheelers these days have become fully automatic. Sure that is convenient and all....until an electric shifting solenoid goes out and leaves you stranded in the middle of nowhere! as happened to my friend.
Kickstarting does get old quick, especially when the bike doesn't wanna start... A better version of this bike is the 2007- Honda CB400SS (they are nearly identical motorcycles), except the Honey has an electric start button, ALONG with a Kickstarter for when you feel like it. Unfortunately, Honda did not bring the 400ss to the US 😭 but I've ridden them in Asia and they're awesome.
If a super-reliable bike won't start when you're kicking it then you have done something wrong. Technocrap bikes have a thousand reasons why they won't start and kicking isn't an option.
My first bike was a 1969 BSA Lightening. If you've never kick started one of these on a cool damp day, you should not be complaining about kicking a new bike with electronic ignition & fuel injection. The SR 400 was my first serious interest when getting back into riding after 4 decades. I did not want to start back too big, riding is fun, not necessary transportation.. The weight, feel and riding position are nice. But I felt the bike was a little under powered and over priced relatively speaking. Seriously considered the new Honda 500 Rebel, but it was more high tech, I wanted to go traditional. Although what really killed it was the riding position and feel, and the looks. All wrong for me. Solution was the Suzuki S40. Big 650 single with a carb. Nice weight, low center of gravity and feel like the SR 400, but more muscular. Don't know how the SR400 is, but the 650 still has nice pull at 60+ and will tool along like that for as long as your butt can take it. These lightweight singles will wear your butt down on the highway LOL. I'm not against kick start, but I am forever scarred by the BSA in that regard. I wouldn't mind having it as an option, but I do like the electric start after what the old Brit bike did to me.
Do the math. Adjusted for inflation the new SR is cheaper than it was in 1978. 1978 MSRP $1800 = $6566 in 2014 dollars. Today's MSRP is $5990. EFI makes starting even easier than it was on the carb bikes. Yes, I had a '78. Yes, I have a new one on order.
Yep, my 2015 kick start is a non-issue. Ive missed first kick a couple times when I havent been looking at the little window but so what, it takes very little leg power to get it started. I 've only put 2000k on my SR but its been great and I have no complaints. Check out my video for the customizing I've done....
Kick start is one of the most fun thing to do on a motorcycle! Make me laugh that people in this part of the world are so used to the 'electric start' that kick start is such an unheard thing.
If that bike is reliably kick starting on the first kick, I don't see it being overly tiring. My dirt bike is kick only, and even after long days in the dirt, the kicking isn't what's exhausting me.
I'm very tempted by this Yamaha along with other modern bikes in the sub $6000 category. I feel like I would only love it more the longer I had it, in spit of its flaws. Btw wow that European girl is pretty.
I think Yamaha picked the right displacement. 250 can be weak on the highway. Bigger, and a single cylinder isn't smooth. 400 is just about right. But $6k? Yikes. Does Yamaha know that we are aware of used motorcycles?
I think its going to appeal to a very small niche market. I paid about $5500 for it here in Japan and then added another $1500 in customizing. But that actually makes good sense here in Japan. Its more about your riding and the riding conditions. Its been selling for 36 years in Japan for a reason : It fits the Japanese urban market very well. This bike would never have appealed to me back when I was growing up with 750s in Canada. And it wouldn't have made sense there either. I don't think the comparison to the TU250 is a good one. I had the street tracker version of the TU and was my first bike in Japan (Suzuki Grasstracker Bigboy). The SR400 has FAR more quality in the build and parts than the TU. The Yamaha is built right here in Shizuoka and I like that too. Write me for questions and check out my video. Customizing can bring a lot the SR.
Kent Purdy Yep, if you like it, and you "get it", then its the bike for you. Im quite happy with mine, and I don't have nearly the desire for speed that I used to. Good luck with your future bike, whatever it is.
shizuokaBLUES I second that, I am happy with mine too. I was expecting the kickstart only to be a problem but after almost 6 months I still look forward to it.
a modern SR 650 single cylinder would be cool, the SR 400 is not my thing. with or without kickstart? my kawa z750 ltd twin '81 has both but the e-starter never worked, so i kicked it over several years all seasons for 80.000 km. nowadays i prefer e-starter, but a kickstarter is nice to have.
Honestly; WHY doesn't Suzuki make a larger displacement one-lunger as a "intermediate" "step-up" from the 250!? The TU250 just doesn't have enough "grunt" for hilly environments
Mojo are you serious? Top speed on that bike a 125mph?!? NO!, more like 90mph! upless you attach a turbo to it. It's big older brother the SR500 top speed is 95mph. Where are you getting your information from?
I admit i'd prefer it to have an electric start to go along with the kickstart. But if I were to choose between an electric start and a kick start, I'd go for kickstart anytime.
When somebody complains about having to kickstart a bike, I know I can't take them seriously. Ditch the wimps and have somebody who knows a thing or two about bikes do a review.
Jake 1992, you are so right. How many of these electric start bikes are in the shop because they will not start. Just a battery that is a little low and they will not start. It only takes one time.
God, I wish these guys would stop calling it a reboot.The 1978 SR 500 was a very different bike. 1, The displacement is 100cc larger on the 78. DUH 2, The 78 had alloy wheels, not spokers like the new bike. 3 The SR 500 of 78 was faster and had a better suspention.
6 grand it not tomuch. u take care of it. and not rod it to death over and over.. itll go and go forever. because its a Yamaha. Hondas aswell. i still have my dads 1979 CB350. he got new with less than a mile on it. same motor just brakes, tires and battery. that's it.. dont smoke. only thing it rattles alil because its so old. still the ugly red too.. lol. but i cant sale or paint it. ill donthe motor when it needs it. my dad has never even dumped it. and i haven't either. first two years of high school. i rode it back and forth to school with no license. dad said i can drive to school tell i got caught. i never did. bug this was back in 1984 and 85. turned 16 in 1985. so yea im old. like the bike. lol
When the Zombie Apocalypse occurs, you will be the coolest dude on your black as you ride around on this thing, right hand on the throttle, the left with a rusty chain slingin' off Zombie Cranium...
i would rather spend 1k more and get the fz 07. although this would be a great platform for a cafe style bike. maybe i will wait to pick up a used one later.
Well Kevin I know your going to enjoy you new yammi thumper, the 650 s40 suzuki thumper slightly used (1000 k or less ) can be bought for 4000.oo and are also highly customizable, check them out on U TUBE
Damn, 5k is a lot for that. I mean shit, few k more and you're into bonnie territory - and that's a leap and bound of a better bike. EDIT: Omg, I heard that wrong, 6k??
Too bad Honda didn't bring the CB400ss to the US or keep in it circulation in Japan. Its a better performing bike than the SR400. Better brakes, the engine has a couple of more horses and a few more torque, lighter weight, suspension, more ground clearance equating to more speed in the corners. Kick starter from 2002-2003, then kick and electric start from 2004-2007. But the SR400 is a better looking motorcycle than the Honda, and has a 30 year aftermarket following!
The SR 400 is NOT the same as the 78 and up SR 500. It's close and it's new but it isnot the same bike and I wish all these internet bike nerds would stop telling everybodythat this is a reboot of that bike. I own one and it has alloy wheels a completely different frame and suspention.
Everything is ok, but i feel okward to see that small cluch lever to kickstart which was present in mopeds in 70s-80s.. Rest the bike is super cool.. Have the dna of rx series.. But its too pricy for a single cylinder basic stuff when its competition is right to royal enfield.. RE will simply kill & eat this if it did not come to competitive pricing.. 😂
These reviewers: "I like that it's a classic bike except for the classic parts like a kickstart."
Seriously. When I was a kid that was one of the coolest things to mimick about a motorcycle.
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People today are very lazy. They are eating more and more food, and yet expending less and less energy. No wonder the medical industry is booming.
I get SOO tired of people pissing and moaning about the lack of an electric start.
I don't know, but I love motorcycle which is has a kickstart.
hi I rode mine from Manchester UK to Morroco I think they are a awesome bike I would recommend it
I was thinking during the review.....
Nobody gets it.
The kickstart is AWESOME.
Its cool, but after the first 100 times it gets real old, they need to have both then you can choose how you want to start it.
@@scottmoore5839
Well you can push start them if you're of the mind.
I was thinking during the review...
Nobody gets it.
Not a single statistic in the entire review video, just subjective statement after subjective statement.
EXPERT TEST RIDER INCOMMING, WHAT WILL SHE SAY??!?!?!
"I dont like kickstarters much", OMFGWTFBBQ WHAT A GREAT INFORMATIVE REVIEW NO WONDER IT HAS 400000 VIEWS AND 1000 LIKES
...i am deeply saddened that 'motorcycle enthusiasts' complain about the kick start. Lame!
I know.... we need real enthusiasts here, not some CA hipsters on bikes.
If its a 450 mx engine in your daily rider, ya I'll hand it to you. But im sure this SR kicks over with ease.
I couldn't agree more..
Stewart Lawrence they have a compression release to assist in the starting sequence.
once you get the "feel" for starting one of these it is not really a problem.
i would like to have another SR.
***** uh hnmkmkk
the best part of my day is kick staring my 74 Honda Cb360, these people make me sad :(
I just bought an SR400 3 days ago for 5500 Swiss francs (roughly 5800 USD), I got a 1000 Swiss franc discount down from the official price, 6500 Swiss francs (roughly 6900 USD).
I couldn't be more happy with this bike, it fits my style perfectly. I've had several other bikes CBR125, Yamaha FZ6, Yamaha XJ6N but this is the one I've been most satisfied with. I was also looking into the MT07 but thought I'd go for something more classic. I've had powerful bikes before to know that power isn't what I'm looking for in a bike anymore. When I drive a powerful bike, I often catch myself speeding, but the SR400 doesn't tempt me at all to "break laws" by speeding or driving like a maniac. Sure, the bike needs to have a fair amount of power, but the SR400 is very fulfilling power wise. If you're looking for reliability, style, comfort, overall economic usage, the SR400 is amazing. The MT07 seemed like a pretty standard bike to me and thus seemed like a boring choice. I'm glad I settled for the SR400 and recommend anyone who's into the classic look to take it for a spin, you will not be disappointed. An added bonus is that it's also comfortable for an extra passenger, my girl and I plan to use it to drive over the swiss alps every now and then.
+Philip A Winged I can't understand why this bike is priced ar high as it is! $4,500 would be ideal; $5,000 max!
I've been charging my motorcycle battery for hours now.
Sitting here wishing I had a kickstart.
Kickstarts are cool. These people are lucky they weren't around in the 70s or earlier. They'd either be walking or taking the bus...
+Runeguy33 Hahaha true- I always thought kickstarting a bike was the opitimy of badass
Runeguy33
No, those bitches would be riding on the back and sucking dick for those rides....
a lot of lazy riders now
a kick start is not that bad on a injection engine.
try doing it with it older brother and a carburetor.
Whining about kick starting the bike? Phfft.
Such a clean and timeless design.
I had one of these bought brand new back in 1980. It was an SR500 with a carb. I loved it. I have had many bikes since, but this is one I seriously regret selling. This bike, despite being only 400cc, is the same physical size as that bike. But that one had cast wheels and tubeless tires, a BIG plus. At least this one still has a centerstand, so a flat can be fixed if you are willing to carry the tools and spare tubes to do it. I have no problem with the kickstart only, I can "kickstart" it with my hand. But the EFI is scary. I have seen too many of these things fail. Not only is anything electronic prone to failure, but these bikes have VERY expensive fuel pumps, which can be ruined by ethanol gas and even by something as simple as running out of gas. I gave this one a long hard look, and if it were $1000 cheaper I might buy one. But that would take almost all my money, and I would need something left over to repair the EFI when it failed. If it had a carb instead, I would likely already own one. This one is the best out of the 3 by a wide margin.
Great video. C'mon guys...you are getting lazy with the "nay" on the kick start. Great bike.
Cool retro bike. Love the kick starter!!!
The kick start only is from Japanese owners of this bike telling Yamaha to not use an electric start when the bike was brought back. They have a cult following there. They felt kick start only was more authentic. Fine with me since it's not a retro bike but actually a classic that was really never out of production.
It's the allure of riding a thumper, kind of like an automatic in an 18 wheeler. It's sacrilege.
A gas powered bike that requires a battery is lame and I'll never buy one
@@utilityaccount8514 The SR400 still requires a battery just like any other kickstart motorcycle. Do you you not drive gas cars either? They all have batteries.
"Wah wah wah, the kickstarter is too hard". Then get a fucking ninja, this bike was not made for you.
It used to be a sr500 30 years ago, this 400cc engine is new, never seen or heard of a Sr 400 till just recently .
I had a 78 SR 500 I always thought that I would like a 2nd disc on the front.
Since SR500 was the one sold in US, Yamaha should 've made this new one 500 CC as well.
+This Guy Just what I was thinking, I never saw an SR 400 back then, only the 500 and I had an XT which was a super ride. To start that these powder puffs would be crying.
+This Guy ------ No, they should have brought back the badass SRX600 with fuel injection. The SR500 was a dog just like this 400 version. The price is ridiculous. If they wanted to do a 400 then they also had an SRX400 in Europe for two decades. The US always gets crap and the best bikes are in Europe.
+Wabbit1961 It is a mystery especially the price point at more that an R3, Ninja 300 and KTM 390.
wow this yamaha looks awesome. def made my list of favorite bikes
It's the kick start that I love....n it's yamaha...wish I could owned one
Once you get the hang of it its second nature. That's the coolest part imo 😁
Love the kick start.
For me, this bike is worth about $4000 new, not a dime more. I think most of you would agree since it's a standard, 400 cc single. A good bike, but at the price they are asking?
Makes me miss my old SR 500.
I rode from Manchester UK to Morocco on a 2014 sr400
Good review, though I find it funny how people are criticizing the folks in the video about the kick starter.
Heaven forbid someone wants a mix of old and new, or has a differing view. Can't we just agree to disagree?
Anyway, good stuff to note for someone looking to get their feet wet when it comes to starting to ride. I'm looking at bikes like this myself.
Arphallia the answer is NO. Where is the fun in that?
How could u complain about Kickstart ? I have a 1974 Honda 360 and I love the Kickstart
I love my SR400 i get complements that it is a kick start, I was lucky to find one.
LoL, I agree with others. I cant believe people have become so lame as to the point they cant use a kick start. I remember watching kids I knew struggle to kick start dirt bikes growing up.....I never understood how they had such a problem with it. When I first saw a SR400 in a showroom I was impressed to see it had a kick start only. This is the character of the simple and mechanically durable genius that made these Japanese bikes so awesome. I feel the same way about most modern ATV's in the sense that most no longer have a semi-manual foot shifter! With the exception of brands like Suzuki and some Honda's, most all four-wheelers these days have become fully automatic. Sure that is convenient and all....until an electric shifting solenoid goes out and leaves you stranded in the middle of nowhere! as happened to my friend.
I wish they would bring back the XS 650 Specials.
my Z750 LTD Twin '81 is still in the garage.
but my daily-rider is a modern Triumph T120.
Kickstarting does get old quick, especially when the bike doesn't wanna start...
A better version of this bike is the 2007- Honda CB400SS (they are nearly identical motorcycles), except the Honey has an electric start button, ALONG with a Kickstarter for when you feel like it. Unfortunately, Honda did not bring the 400ss to the US 😭 but I've ridden them in Asia and they're awesome.
If a super-reliable bike won't start when you're kicking it then you have done something wrong. Technocrap bikes have a thousand reasons why they won't start and kicking isn't an option.
What?? the kick start is one of the coolest things about it!!! Try asking a few guys next time.......
My first bike was a 1969 BSA Lightening. If you've never kick started one of these on a cool damp day, you should not be complaining about kicking a new bike with electronic ignition & fuel injection.
The SR 400 was my first serious interest when getting back into riding after 4 decades. I did not want to start back too big, riding is fun, not necessary transportation.. The weight, feel and riding position are nice. But I felt the bike was a little under powered and over priced relatively speaking. Seriously considered the new Honda 500 Rebel, but it was more high tech, I wanted to go traditional. Although what really killed it was the riding position and feel, and the looks. All wrong for me.
Solution was the Suzuki S40. Big 650 single with a carb. Nice weight, low center of gravity and feel like the SR 400, but more muscular. Don't know how the SR400 is, but the 650 still has nice pull at 60+ and will tool along like that for as long as your butt can take it. These lightweight singles will wear your butt down on the highway LOL.
I'm not against kick start, but I am forever scarred by the BSA in that regard. I wouldn't mind having it as an option, but I do like the electric start after what the old Brit bike did to me.
Do the math. Adjusted for inflation the new SR is cheaper than it was in 1978. 1978 MSRP $1800 = $6566 in 2014 dollars. Today's MSRP is $5990. EFI makes starting even easier than it was on the carb bikes. Yes, I had a '78. Yes, I have a new one on order.
Yep, my 2015 kick start is a non-issue. Ive missed first kick a couple times when I havent been looking at the little window but so what, it takes very little leg power to get it started. I 've only put 2000k on my SR but its been great and I have no complaints. Check out my video for the customizing I've done....
Not to mention a lot of dealers are knocking $1k off MSRP, I got mine for $6k out the door.
Kick start is one of the most fun thing to do on a motorcycle! Make me laugh that people in this part of the world are so used to the 'electric start' that kick start is such an unheard thing.
Suzuki TU250x isnt available in California. I hate California.
Am I the only one that thinks if Yamaha added an electric start they would sell truckloads of this bike?
If that bike is reliably kick starting on the first kick, I don't see it being overly tiring. My dirt bike is kick only, and even after long days in the dirt, the kicking isn't what's exhausting me.
I'm very tempted by this Yamaha along with other modern bikes in the sub $6000 category. I feel like I would only love it more the longer I had it, in spit of its flaws. Btw wow that European girl is pretty.
Just the review I'm looking for, thanks!
I can swap my sr125 with e-start with your sr400 with kick-start :) And we'll both be happy :)
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whats that black tube on the right side?
well said - the kick should be an addition to electric starter and I would buy it.
Try kickstarting my xr600r a couple times. I bet the sr400 is so much nicer to kick start.
IDK....the Royal Enfield still wins for me in every category.....a little vibration is just good feedback from the bike right? :)
A fuel injected bike that doesn't need a battery is SWEET! Not having to spend on modifications is money saved, cost justified.
I think Yamaha picked the right displacement. 250 can be weak on the highway. Bigger, and a single cylinder isn't smooth. 400 is just about right. But $6k? Yikes. Does Yamaha know that we are aware of used motorcycles?
I think its going to appeal to a very small niche market. I paid about $5500 for it here in Japan and then added another $1500 in customizing. But that actually makes good sense here in Japan. Its more about your riding and the riding conditions. Its been selling for 36 years in Japan for a reason : It fits the Japanese urban market very well. This bike would never have appealed to me back when I was growing up with 750s in Canada. And it wouldn't have made sense there either.
I don't think the comparison to the TU250 is a good one. I had the street tracker version of the TU and was my first bike in Japan (Suzuki Grasstracker Bigboy). The SR400 has FAR more quality in the build and parts than the TU. The Yamaha is built right here in Shizuoka and I like that too.
Write me for questions and check out my video. Customizing can bring a lot the SR.
You're right. The SR400's appeal is to a few, but I sure want one. I was a senior in high school when the SR came out and have wanted one ever since.
Kent Purdy Yep, if you like it, and you "get it", then its the bike for you. Im quite happy with mine, and I don't have nearly the desire for speed that I used to. Good luck with your future bike, whatever it is.
shizuokaBLUES
I second that, I am happy with mine too. I was expecting the kickstart only to be a problem but after almost 6 months I still look forward to it.
"the Japanese liability" I LOVE it!!
Why isn't this available for canada? :/
When it come in india
How many coffee breaks that you need in a ride to make a kick start as a nuisance? These girls...
Okay, so the only negative (kickstart) that woman mentioned is actually a positive. Good to know.
Does it sound like a lawn mower in person? Akrapovic it is then
The SR400 would also be my choice.
Now pitch the Honda C750 vs the Kawasaki W800
I love Kickstarter I'm riding my lovely bike cb400ss 2004 everyday
a modern SR 650 single cylinder would be cool, the SR 400 is not my thing.
with or without kickstart? my kawa z750 ltd twin '81 has both but the e-starter never worked, so i kicked it over several years all seasons for 80.000 km. nowadays i prefer e-starter, but a kickstarter is nice to have.
Honestly; WHY doesn't Suzuki make a larger displacement one-lunger as a "intermediate" "step-up" from the 250!? The TU250 just doesn't have enough "grunt" for hilly environments
Mojo are you serious? Top speed on that bike a 125mph?!? NO!, more like 90mph! upless you attach a turbo to it. It's big older brother the SR500 top speed is 95mph. Where are you getting your information from?
they should bring back the xt500
How is sr400 quality?
Terrible so do not buy one. What the hell do you think it is for crying out loud and how would they know anyway?
I admit i'd prefer it to have an electric start to go along with the kickstart. But if I were to choose between an electric start and a kick start, I'd go for kickstart anytime.
The old SR 500 was so hard to start it basically served as an anti theft device
Yeah you can leave the keys it at the pub.
This bike is ludicrously over priced.
Dealers are discounting them by $1000+
Evidently Yamaha thought it would have cult-like popularity like the Honda GB500, the GB500 is WAY better looking than this bike.
Completely Agreed!
turbo311 no there are not
you get what you pay for cheapskate
When somebody complains about having to kickstart a bike, I know I can't take them seriously. Ditch the wimps and have somebody who knows a thing or two about bikes do a review.
Jake 1992, you are so right. How many of these electric start bikes are in the shop because they will not start. Just a battery that is a little low and they will not start. It only takes one time.
:o) Kickstart as a downside on a small capacity classic :o))))) You guys review motorcycles?
re = trash( build quality, reliability, handling, comfort).
Every Kick start bike is a Men's Bike !!
I wish my "modern" Royal Enfield had a kickstart.
sr400 price at malaysia rm37,000... soo crazy
God, I wish these guys would stop calling it a reboot.The 1978 SR 500 was a very
different bike.
1, The displacement is 100cc larger on the 78. DUH
2, The 78 had alloy wheels, not spokers like the new bike.
3 The SR 500 of 78 was faster and had a better suspention.
"it was released in 1978 or whatever" - well, was it or wasnt it or cant you be arsed to tell us, or are you too cool for facts?
6 grand it not tomuch. u take care of it. and not rod it to death over and over.. itll go and go forever. because its a Yamaha. Hondas aswell. i still have my dads 1979 CB350. he got new with less than a mile on it. same motor just brakes, tires and battery. that's it.. dont smoke. only thing it rattles alil because its so old. still the ugly red too.. lol. but i cant sale or paint it. ill donthe motor when it needs it. my dad has never even dumped it. and i haven't either. first two years of high school. i rode it back and forth to school with no license. dad said i can drive to school tell i got caught. i never did. bug this was back in 1984 and 85. turned 16 in 1985. so yea im old. like the bike. lol
Notice it's the girls whining about the kick start. Suck it up.
Wow Ana Colja!
When the Zombie Apocalypse occurs, you will be the coolest dude on your black as you ride around on this thing, right hand on the throttle, the left with a rusty chain slingin' off Zombie Cranium...
Your bike is begging for you to put on an Akropovic full exhaust replacement - no Power Commander needed.
Anyone complaining about it being kick-start only has never had to push-start a 500+lb motorcycle. Someone get these girls a scooter.
A kick starter is cool and all... But YAMAHA... Let's get real with the pricing and actually sell more of these!
That one chick is movie star level pretty wow
only real bikes have kickstarters!!
i would rather spend 1k more and get the fz 07. although this would be a great platform for a cafe style bike. maybe i will wait to pick up a used one later.
Good reviews, but for my dollar I think that I 'l go with the suzuki boulevard 650 thumper,
Same bike I was about to buy until I found out dealers are knocking $1k off the yamaha, so out the door it came out to $6k.
Well Kevin I know your going to enjoy you new yammi thumper, the 650 s40 suzuki thumper slightly used (1000 k or less ) can be bought for 4000.oo and are also highly customizable, check them out on U TUBE
Damn, 5k is a lot for that. I mean shit, few k more and you're into bonnie territory - and that's a leap and bound of a better bike.
EDIT:
Omg, I heard that wrong, 6k??
good Baeck palis lunch this Baeck to Pakistan I'm inspired
Kickstart only and fuel injected. I never wanted a bike so bad.
If you don't know, you never will. These people don't even know the history of this bike...
I’ve never heard an SR referred to as “smooth.”
I thought the same thing. I’m like are you sure you were on an SR?
Too bad Honda didn't bring the CB400ss to the US or keep in it circulation in Japan. Its a better performing bike than the SR400. Better brakes, the engine has a couple of more horses and a few more torque, lighter weight, suspension, more ground clearance equating to more speed in the corners. Kick starter from 2002-2003, then kick and electric start from 2004-2007. But the SR400 is a better looking motorcycle than the Honda, and has a 30 year aftermarket following!
Good bike but way too expensive
The SR 400 is NOT the same as the 78 and up SR 500. It's close and it's new but it isnot the same bike and I wish all these internet bike nerds would stop telling everybodythat this is a reboot of that bike. I own one and it has alloy wheels a completely different frame and suspention.
But it is the same as the 1978 and up SR400 that was sold in Japan and Australia.
kick start is a pain. more unlikely that a woman wants that even guys thou as a backup flat battery superb.
Everything is ok, but i feel okward to see that small cluch lever to kickstart which was present in mopeds in 70s-80s.. Rest the bike is super cool.. Have the dna of rx series.. But its too pricy for a single cylinder basic stuff when its competition is right to royal enfield.. RE will simply kill & eat this if it did not come to competitive pricing.. 😂
No electric start is a baaad move... even an old 750/4 had kickstart as an option only...
I would prefer the kick start hah
Retro duelsports bike of the 1970s....if you want a dirt bike. Just buy a dirt bike.
Me, an intellectual with an e-start sr250 under 300lb wet.
Gals all complain about the kick start😁😁😁
The whine of the expert reviewer was worse than the pain of starting.
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