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Custom Yamaha SR400 Is a Japanese Workshop’s Idea of Old-School Cool

More than four decades have passed since Yamaha’s enduring SR400 made its debut in Japan.
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As time went by, the SR400 nameplate experienced a steady surge in popularity, even if it hasn’t exactly evolved very much over the years. I mean, the manufacturer did (sort of) bring the creature into the 21st century by fitting it with a fuel injection a few years back, but the bike remained just about as bare-bones as it gets.

To this day, the single-cylinder samurai still hasn’t received an electric starter, and Yamaha advertises this as a feature, rather than a shortcoming. One thing’s for sure; this bad boy was always bound to become a top candidate for customization, so there’s never been any shortage of SR400-based ventures for us to admire.

The exploit we’ll be looking at today hails from Berry Bads Motorcycle – a Japanese firm with some genuine talent at work on its premises. In the past, we paid BBM’s portfolio a visit to drool over a bespoke Kawasaki W650 that manages to look outrageously groovy, and we noticed you folks were just as fond of this masterpiece as we were.

Thus, let’s examine the workshop’s take on the SR400, shall we? After disassembling the donor, Kyohey Sugimoto and his crew kicked things off by replacing the stock suspension modules with 35 mm (1.4 inches) Ceriani forks and higher-spec shock absorbers from YSS. The original shoes were discarded in favor of seven-spoke Wise Gear alternatives, with a diameter of 18 inches on both ends.

Moreover, Berry Bads’ experts went about rebuilding the brakes using top-shelf aftermarket componentry, while a Ducati’s repurposed swingarm can be seen taking pride of place at the rear. Powertrain upgrades come in the forms of an FCR carburetor and a majestic exhaust system that’s been fabricated in-house.

In terms of cosmetics, you’ll find a fresh outfit adorning the machine from head to toe. The new bodywork consists of an aluminum fuel tank and a bolt-on tail section, as well as a full fairing resembling that of a retro Yamaha TZ. Finally, the cockpit flaunts a selection of Motogadget goodies and clip-on handlebars, which are appropriately complemented by rear-mounted foot pegs.
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About the author: Silvian Secara
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A bit of an artist himself, Silvian sees two- and four-wheeled machines as a form of art, especially restomods and custom rides. Oh, and if you come across a cafe racer article on our website, it’s most likely his doing.
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