Innovative XS400 from Roman Juriš… Introduced in 1976, the Yamaha XS400 came during a time when the major manufacturers were foreseeing the end of the two-stroke era and turning their attention to the development […]
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Lightweight Bob: Yamaha XS400 Bobber by DOTi
By the mid 1970s, the Big Four Japanese motorcycle manufacturers had already seen the end looming for the two-stroke street bike. Emissions laws, noise regulations, and a new emphasis on fuel economy were ringing the […]
Wild Horse: Yamaha XS400 by A.G. Custom Motorcycles
“Everything you need to ride on the roads of the Basque country.” The Yamaha XS400 was the company’s middleweight four-stroke, offered from 1977-1982. The SOHC parallel-twin made 36 horsepower, good for a top speed of […]
No XS: Yamaha XS400 Twin(s)
Introduced in 1976, the Yamaha XS400 was highly anticipated in the industry. After all, its two-stroke sibling, the RD400, had been the fastest of the 400s, and everyone was curious what Yamaha could do with […]
“La Gypsy”: Yamaha XS400 by Kacerwagen
The Yamaha XS400 was built from 1976 to 1982, offering a 36-hp parallel twin engine and 6-speed gearbox, along with some nice features like an automatic petcock and self-canceling turn signals. The bike came in […]
Yamaha XS400 Custom by Reier Motors
A lovely yellow lady from Austria… While its larger siblings get much of the attention, the Yamaha XS400 is quite the lovable machine. The 392cc air-cooled straight twin offered a punchy 32-36 horsepower, allowing the […]
Yamaha XS400 Brat Tracker by Forge Cycleworks
Garage-built, “Baby Blue” brat tracker from the Sunshine State… Andy Jansky may work as a realtor in his professional life, but he’s also the founder of Forge Cycleworks in Vero Beach, Florida. He found this […]
Yamaha XS400 Cafe Racer by Vintage Addiction Crew
“To lead the orchestra, you have to turn your back to the crowd.” That’s the philosophy of Barcelona’s Vintage Addiction Crew, who built this mad little Yamaha XS400 cafe racer, sporting four-spoke mags and GP-styling cues.
Faves: 1977 Yamaha XS400 Tracker
Here we have the personal bike of Ginger McCabe, who is THE lady to talk to if you need a custom seat for your build. She’s the owner of New Church Moto in Portland, and […]
