Yamaha's awesome new Retro!

[hondahoarder_imp]

Already a cool custom of it http://www.bikeexif.com/yamaha-sr400-usa

[the Ferret]

Already a cool custom of it http://www.bikeexif.com/yamaha-sr400-usa

Very cool

[The Spaceman_imp]

The current "Retro" interest reminds me of IBM. There were many microcomputers around in the 80's, but it wasn't until IBM's PC came out that the market was "legitimized" and really took off.

I wonder if Honda has the same influence in the motorcycle industry. There's been other retro Japanese/European bikes for some time, but I wonder if we're on the cusp of a significant trend.

[Mick65_imp]

I think it looks great, but, dont think I could manage without an electric starter. Price in the UK is stated £5299. Think thats about 8800 dollars.

[Damfino_imp]

Already a cool custom of it http://www.bikeexif.com/yamaha-sr400-usa

That is really cool! I'll take 5!

[frontrange_kg_imp]

Wow, that is a cool bike. I had the xs400 twin, which was a blast to ride. It will be fun to see what other retro's hit the market.

[Red Mist_imp]

I am really thinking about getting one of these. I had so many thumpers when I first started riding and put hell of a lot of miles on them. I rode an XL 600 from Alaska to San Francisco, kick start, pouring rain until I cleared Portland, OR. I don't think I'd do that again but the light weight and easy handling and just the plain character of the bike seem spot on. If it's as close as the CB1100 as far as being retro but with great brakes and a nice, tight engine and chassis I think I have got to have one. Problem is where to put it.

I am going to for sure wait until they have been out a few months and then make sure to test ride one. That custom enduro is just exactly up my alley, though.

[Tortuga_imp]

I was discussing this bike with a local Yamaha dealer and commented that still £5299 it represented terrible value compared to yamaha's own MT-07, let alone the many other great bikes out there.

I summed it up as "you just don't get a lot of motorcycle for your money, not at all".

Expecting him to disagree and defend it on some 'heritage waffle' I was surprised when he agreed, and said that was exactly what they'd told their Yamaha rep..

"It needs to be about a grand cheaper before it'll sell in any numbers"

And it does.

I would consider one if they were £4000 new, as it is I'll pass, and see if anyone gets bored of theirs in a few years and wants £3000 for it with minimal mileage.

How much is it in the Land of the Free?

[Lord Popgun]

No electric start and that rear drum brake pretty much ended any interest I had in that bike.

[Elipten_imp]

And the price


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