VOL. 51 ISSUE 10 MARCH 11, 2014 P35
>>When Yamaha decided to bring
back its SR400 for 2015 it wanted
to do so with more than just its
name. It wanted to bring it back. As
it was. Well, with a few 21
st
century
upgrades.
Thus the SR400 returns for
2015 basically unchanged from the
1970s original. This isn't just about
retro styling. This is old school
– with the only upgrade being
electronic fuel injection.
Other than that it stays true to
its heritage, including its good
old-fashioned kick-start engine.
Simplicity in design from the
ground up, the SR400 has a 399cc
air-cooled four-stroke, single-
cylinder SOHC two-valve engine,
a conventional front fork with twin
rear shocks, and spoked wheels
with aluminum rims.
Yamaha sees this classic as
something that will not only appeal
to the entry-level rider, but to real
motorcycle purists. It is also a
motorcycle that's meant to be an
ideal canvas for customization. It's
up to the designer's imagination,
whether it be a café racer, bobber
or scrambler in its final transforma-
tion.
The SR400s come standard in
dark grey metallic and the MSRP is
listed at $5990.
