Is the Yamaha SR400 a modern bike or an old bike?
This is not a modern interpretation of the old bike, this is the actual old bike it’s been building and selling in other markets since the ’70s – though it does have modern fuel injection and a charcoal canister to meet current emissions requirements.
How much gas does a Yamaha SR400 have?
You can’t run out of gas.) The tank holds 3.2 gallons, and Yamaha says you can expect 66 mpg. The 1970s are not a bad place to visit, really.
When did the Yamaha SR500 come to America?
In fact, it was the SR500 that was imported to the U.S. beginning in 1978 – a longer-stroke version of the 400cc model Yamaha’s been selling in Japan ever since, where tiered licensing keeps the 500 a 400. (Don’t be surprised to see a GYT-R 500 kit from Yamaha.)
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When did the Yamaha SR400 motorcycle come out?
For any retro-loving motorcycle enthusiast, the eye glides along the sweet, svelte lines of the 2015 Yamaha SR400 just like it did in 1978. Because Yamaha got it right back then and correctly chose not to change much since.
Is there a kick starter on a Yamaha SR400?
Virtually unique among today’s street bikes, there’s no push-button starter. The SR400 is equipped with an easy-to-use kick starter as the only means of getting the engine running. That will draw smiles from old-school motorcycle fans and appeal to more modern motorcycle enthusiasts who value authenticity in their motorcycle.
Is there a choke on a Yamaha SR400?
The SR400 doesn’t have any of those problems. There’s no choke to mess with so all that pre-fiddling no longer applies. There’s a sight glass on the cam to aid in lining up the piston on the compression stroke. Once you get the piston lined up just after top-dead-center, give the kicker pedal a kick and it starts.
How big are the forks on a Yamaha SR400?
Hydraulic, telescopic forks support the front end with 5.9 inches of travel. The forks come fixed with no adjustable parameters – an acceptable feature given the light weight and dated look of the bike – and black bellow-gaiters protect the swept area of the fork tubes from road grit while reinforcing the retro style.