Yamaha's awesome new Retro!

[Red Mist_imp]

Yamaha's on the bandwagon:

http://www.yamahamotorsports.com/sport/p.../home.aspx

I think I need one.

[HondaJon_imp]

It's a cool bike, just saw one at Daytona. Has a kickstart too.

That damn charcoal can has got to go though!

[CB4ME_imp]

Pictures and additional discussion here:

http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=2248

[cbdtran_imp]

single engine == a lot of vibration

[flynrider]

single engine == a lot of vibration

There's a good reason they're called Thumpers

[Capo]

As for vibration, My Norton makes the GB 500 thumper feel like an electric razor.

[SUPERCRUZ_imp]

Nice. Should have made it a 500.

[Guth_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.

[cb4kenco_imp]

The Yamaha SR400 is a true retro as the model has been going since around the late '70's! There's a tribute to it on Yamaha's website: http://www.yamaha-motor.eu/eu/products/m...0-35y.aspx

[Capo]

The SR is akin to today's Royal Enfield, as rather than a retro inspired new model, it is an actual old model still in production. RE have made myriad running changes, but the Bullet is basically a 1950's bike, as the SR is a '70's bike still being built today.