So how about that 2015 SR400?

Ninjette Newsbot · March 6th, 2014, 04:40 PM

The SR400 makes a comeback

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ktp1598 · March 6th, 2014, 06:51 PM

I love these old school bikes! That said, it seems a bit pricey. Especially when a new 300 is so much cheaper. Apples to oranges, I guess.

EternalNewb · March 6th, 2014, 07:29 PM

Yeah, I was pretty excited until I saw the price tag.... and rear drum brakes.

pwalo · March 8th, 2014, 12:33 AM

Having had the pleasure of riding the original XT and SR 500s when they were new, and owning an FT400 (for a short time), I think you'll really need to want an old fashioned bike to buy the 'new' SR. It does have EFI which should assist starting, but believe me kick starting even a mid sized 4T single is a pain.

I really love FI, electric start, modern tyres, etc.

thisisbenji · April 5th, 2014, 07:35 AM

So what do you guys think about the 2015 Yamaha SR400?

I love the look of the bike, but that price.... maybe for $1000 - $1500 less.

I think I'm developing a bit of a I want them all syndrome...

ninjamunky85 · April 5th, 2014, 07:52 AM

Overpriced, you could get a used bike with similar specs for much less. Also kickstart only sounds cool until you're in a situation where you need to start the bike quickly and it doesn't want to start.

thisisbenji · April 5th, 2014, 08:01 AM

I know I could get a used one for much cheaper, but to me this would have all of the "issues" worked out all ready so it would be ready for customization. But for almost 7,000 out the door...

Aodrn · April 5th, 2014, 08:05 AM

They are pulling a harley trick. Put out a cool looking bike with minor updates and charge through the nose to make it desirable

capt_bugaloo · April 5th, 2014, 01:52 PM

I think it's a great looking machine and I could really see owning one - but the rumoured price is $6000 US !!

C'mon, that's ridiculous. I get that this bike is built in Japan rather than Thailand or China so labour costs are more, but very, very few riders are going to buy an air-cooled single with 30-year old technology when they can go buy a Honda 500 liquid-cooled twin for less money.

The price is way, way too high.

thisisbenji · April 5th, 2014, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by capt_bugaloo

I think it's a great looking machine and I could really see owning one - but the rumoured price is $6000 US !!

C'mon, that's ridiculous. I get that this bike is built in Japan rather than Thailand or China so labour costs are more, but very, very few riders are going to buy an air-cooled single with 30-year old technology when they can go buy a Honda 500 liquid-cooled twin for less money.

The price is way, way too high.

While I agree the price is outrageous, people do buy Sportsters...

allanoue · April 5th, 2014, 02:27 PM

in 2017 I will be getting this low milage with a few scratches 2015 beauty for $3500

Or a zero bike

jeffb502 · April 5th, 2014, 02:29 PM

Does it include ladies like the one in the picture?

Not a huge fan of the bike, especially at that price. I like a bit more wind protection. Also somebody mentioned kick start...why would they put kick start on a 2015 model year motorcycle with that high of a price?

It's priced at $1000 over a new 300. I think $1000 less than a 300 would be a more logical price point.

nickjpass · April 5th, 2014, 03:30 PM

Pretty sure a kickstart would be more reliable than a electric start...not sure, just seems like that in my head. But I haven't slept in two days...so, im probably wrongg

dcj13 · April 5th, 2014, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ninjamunky85

...kickstart only sounds cool until you're in a situation where you need to start the bike quickly and it doesn't want to start.

You got that right! I bought my KLR250 last December: kickstart only. Even with boots on, I've bruised the bottom of my foot and badly sprained my big toe. And that's on a 250cc with compression release, ferchrissake! And it starts relatively easily!

If you get a kickstart bike, wear serious motocross boots with a really stiff sole (Aerostich Combats work ok, but buy them used because of the price...).

thisisbenji · April 6th, 2014, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeffb502

Does it include ladies like the one in the picture?

Not a huge fan of the bike, especially at that price. I like a bit more wind protection. Also somebody mentioned kick start...why would they put kick start on a 2015 model year motorcycle with that high of a price?

It's priced at $1000 over a new 300. I think $1000 less than a 300 would be a more logical price point.

Can't compare it to a Ninja 300 or any sportbike for that matter, the SR400 might get you laid, the Ninja 300 not so much. This bike is all about image, numbers and specifications don't really matter in this genre of motorcycle. Just cruising around and having a good time is what it's about IMO.

agentbad · April 6th, 2014, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ninjamunky85

Overpriced, you could get a used bike with similar specs for much less. Also kickstart only sounds cool until you're in a situation where you need to start the bike quickly and it doesn't want to start.

It's nice to have both especially if your battery is almost dead.

thisisbenji · April 6th, 2014, 09:39 AM

I think with this bike being fuel injection and what not the kickstart will probably be super easy. Not like kick starting and old 2 stroke dirt bike.

oblivion007 · April 6th, 2014, 09:46 AM

Looks cool but with you guys talking about $7000 out the door it really turns me away from it. I would love me a CB1 which is a 400cc Honda 4 cylinder. =0 Or just the 390 Duke.

capt_bugaloo · April 6th, 2014, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thisisbenji

the SR400 might get you laid, the Ninja 300 not so much.

Does any guy really buy a motorcycle just to get laid?

agentbad · April 6th, 2014, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by capt_bugaloo

Does any guy really buy a motorcycle just to get laid?

Dual purpose.

Sound Wave · April 6th, 2014, 04:41 PM

I prefer the look of the Honda CB1100. The Yamaha looks a little too tiny. I do like the idea of the kickstart on the Yamaha, but I would rather have both an electric and kickstart.

nickjpass · April 7th, 2014, 05:58 AM

Why does everyone just hate the kick-start!?

crazymadbastard · April 7th, 2014, 12:56 PM

Oh hell's no! for all the reasons already expressed...

pwalo · April 8th, 2014, 04:18 PM

I remember when the original SR500 came out. Whilst this one is much improved with EFI, and no doubt updated suspension, tyres etc it seems an awful lot on money for something which must be dirt cheap to produce.

As I recall kick start only is great unless it's cold, your bike is hot, or you've just stalled at the traffic lights.

I lived with seventies bikes, and I just can't see the appeal of a modern reproduction.

nickjpass · April 9th, 2014, 05:51 AM

I don't think it's that big of a deal...

Desmoluci · April 10th, 2014, 07:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thisisbenji

the SR400 might get you laid

nickjpass · April 11th, 2014, 05:51 AM

Just like a two fiddy would.

ally99 · April 11th, 2014, 08:14 AM

Looks too much like a Harley. Eww

thisisbenji · April 13th, 2014, 07:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ally99

Looks too much like a Harley. Eww

Hey now.... Harley makes some sick bikes, way better than this....

Just a few, but you get the picture.

capt_bugaloo · April 13th, 2014, 01:22 PM

I agree. Some Harleys look good, some don't. All are too expensive.

Kscreations08 · April 13th, 2014, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thisisbenji

Hey now.... Harley makes some sick bikes, way better than this....

Thats actually really nice

nickjpass · May 5th, 2014, 08:45 AM

watch videos of xr1200 racess

jgcable · May 8th, 2014, 08:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thisisbenji

While I agree the price is outrageous, people do buy Sportsters...

Yea, but the smallest sportster is an 883. They come in 883 and 1200. That's a LONG way away from a 399cc. Also... Sportsters are larger, they have bigger tanks, they are all fuel injected and they cost roughly $12,000 out the door. That's a lot more expensive than this Yamaha. To me.. this bike is overpriced. You could get a very cool retro Royal Enfield for the same price. There are also a few small Triumphs that are very retro looking for similar prices.

CC Cowboy · May 8th, 2014, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by capt_bugaloo

Does any guy really buy a motorcycle just to get laid?

You must be from Canada!

capt_bugaloo · May 8th, 2014, 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

You must be from Canada!

Yeah - up here we buy snowmobiles to impress chicks and get laid....

CC Cowboy · May 8th, 2014, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by capt_bugaloo

Yeah - up here we buy snowmobiles to impress chicks and get laid....

That's chilling!

gantt · July 11th, 2014, 04:06 AM

Saw this short article in Roadracing World News. Been in production since 1978. Coming to the states the only change is fuel injection. Its cool that we are seeing smaller displacement bikes now. Maybe the general idea in the USA is changing from its got to be big.

Alex · July 11th, 2014, 09:15 AM

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ktp1598 ninjette.org member Name: Bobby Location: Mount Washington Ky Join Date: Nov 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Phantom Silver, 2006 Harley Davidson XL1200L Glacier White Posts: 28	I love these old school bikes! That said, it seems a bit pricey. Especially when a new 300 is so much cheaper. Apples to oranges, I guess.

March 6th, 2014, 07:29 PM	#3
EternalNewb ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: S Location: CA/MA, usually Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250R, 2007 Ninja 650R, 2001 F650 Dakar Posts: A lot.	Yeah, I was pretty excited until I saw the price tag.... and rear drum brakes.

March 8th, 2014, 12:33 AM	#4
pwalo ninjette.org member Name: Paul Location: New Zealand Join Date: Feb 2014 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 300 SE Posts: 19	Having had the pleasure of riding the original XT and SR 500s when they were new, and owning an FT400 (for a short time), I think you'll really need to want an old fashioned bike to buy the 'new' SR. It does have EFI which should assist starting, but believe me kick starting even a mid sized 4T single is a pain. I really love FI, electric start, modern tyres, etc.

April 5th, 2014, 01:52 PM	#9
capt_bugaloo motorcycle rider Name: Bruce Location: Victoria, BC Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '14 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (silver) Posts: A lot.	I think it's a great looking machine and I could really see owning one - but the rumoured price is $6000 US !! C'mon, that's ridiculous. I get that this bike is built in Japan rather than Thailand or China so labour costs are more, but very, very few riders are going to buy an air-cooled single with 30-year old technology when they can go buy a Honda 500 liquid-cooled twin for less money. The price is way, way too high. __________________________________________________ '14 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (silver)

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allanoue ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Al Location: York, Pa Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300..............2008 Ninja 500-sold...2009 Ninja 250-Crashed Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '14	in 2017 I will be getting this low milage with a few scratches 2015 beauty for $3500 Or a zero bike

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jeffb502 ninjette.org guru Name: Jeff Location: Santa Maria, CA Join Date: Oct 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 White Ninja 300, 2010 Red Ninja 250r (Sold) Posts: 335	Does it include ladies like the one in the picture? Not a huge fan of the bike, especially at that price. I like a bit more wind protection. Also somebody mentioned kick start...why would they put kick start on a 2015 model year motorcycle with that high of a price? It's priced at $1000 over a new 300. I think $1000 less than a 300 would be a more logical price point.

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nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	Pretty sure a kickstart would be more reliable than a electric start...not sure, just seems like that in my head. But I haven't slept in two days...so, im probably wrongg __________________________________________________

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thisisbenji ninjette.org sage Name: Benji Location: Wadsworth, IL Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r (Sold), 2009 FZ6, 2015 Honda Grom Posts: 898	I think with this bike being fuel injection and what not the kickstart will probably be super easy. Not like kick starting and old 2 stroke dirt bike. __________________________________________________ My Old Bike My New Bike

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oblivion007 "scandal!" Name: Adan Location: Somewhere Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 250R(Crashed 2/26/2014), 09 ER6n Posts: 660	Looks cool but with you guys talking about $7000 out the door it really turns me away from it. I would love me a CB1 which is a 400cc Honda 4 cylinder. =0 Or just the 390 Duke.

April 6th, 2014, 04:41 PM	#21
Sound Wave Ramen Rider Name: Gary Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2015 BMW R1200R, 08 Honda VFR800A (sold), 09 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: A lot.	I prefer the look of the Honda CB1100. The Yamaha looks a little too tiny. I do like the idea of the kickstart on the Yamaha, but I would rather have both an electric and kickstart.

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nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	Why does everyone just hate the kick-start!? __________________________________________________

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pwalo ninjette.org member Name: Paul Location: New Zealand Join Date: Feb 2014 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 300 SE Posts: 19	I remember when the original SR500 came out. Whilst this one is much improved with EFI, and no doubt updated suspension, tyres etc it seems an awful lot on money for something which must be dirt cheap to produce. As I recall kick start only is great unless it's cold, your bike is hot, or you've just stalled at the traffic lights. I lived with seventies bikes, and I just can't see the appeal of a modern reproduction.

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April 11th, 2014, 08:14 AM	#28
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