Yamaha's awesome new Retro!

[The Spaceman_imp]

FWIW: my son is considering what will be his first "real" bike. He's learning on a beat up Ninja 250. I told him to compare the Yammie to the new Ninja and decide which general style he prefers. He likes the classic better, which surprised the heck out of me. I figured being of his generation he'd gi fur the flashy futuristic bikes.

[Tortuga_imp]

FWIW: my son is considering what will be his first "real" bike. He's learning on a beat up Ninja 250. I told him to compare the Yammie to the new Ninja and decide which general style he prefers. He likes the classic better, which surprised the heck out of me. I figured being of his generation he'd gi fur the flashy futuristic bikes.

Like father. Like son.

I be the wears flares and kaftans like you too Spacey?

Pm if serious



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Staggeringly kind of you! I'll let you know if I have plans to travel stateside any time. You're a gent! (Or an axe murderer lol)

[Pterodactyl_imp]

I too think that it's cool that Yamaha decided to bring the SR400 to the States.

As far as vibration goes, I think it's all relative. I didn't think all that much about the vibration I experienced with my Hawk GT until I purchased my CB1100. I notice quite a few more differences between the two bikes the longer I own and ride the CB. I enjoy them both for different reasons. Each has it's own character and vibration is part of that mix. Some prefer more some prefer less, but not everybody is looking for the same thing.

I have no idea how many SR400s Yamaha is thinking they might sell, but I hope that their expectations are met. As far as I'm concerned, the more traditionally styled standards out on the road, the better. If the SR400 sticks, it probably won't be too long before Kawasaki reverses course and brings the W800 our way.

It's funny, both the SR400 and the Kwaka 600/800 have sold really well here in OZ. The CB not so. The SR is popular among the "hipsters" and the Kwaka among the retro lovers. Beats me.

Cheers

[Tortuga_imp]

I too think that it's cool that Yamaha decided to bring the SR400 to the States.

As far as vibration goes, I think it's all relative. I didn't think all that much about the vibration I experienced with my Hawk GT until I purchased my CB1100. I notice quite a few more differences between the two bikes the longer I own and ride the CB. I enjoy them both for different reasons. Each has it's own character and vibration is part of that mix. Some prefer more some prefer less, but not everybody is looking for the same thing.

I have no idea how many SR400s Yamaha is thinking they might sell, but I hope that their expectations are met. As far as I'm concerned, the more traditionally styled standards out on the road, the better. If the SR400 sticks, it probably won't be too long before Kawasaki reverses course and brings the W800 our way.

It's funny, both the SR400 and the Kwaka 600/800 have sold really well here in OZ. The CB not so. The SR is popular among the "hipsters" and the Kwaka among the retro lovers. Beats me.

Cheers

It's funny, both the SR400 and the Kwaka 600/800 have sold really well here in OZ. The CB not so. The SR is popular among the "hipsters" and the Kwaka among the retro lovers. Beats me.

Cheers
I googled 'hipsters' and I got a load of pictures of women's trousers.



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