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One must appreciate the striking similarities between this reworked SR400 and the iconic XT500.
The Yamaha SR400 is exactly what you’d refer to as a rocket, but that won’t stop moto artisans from working their magic on the Japanese manufacturer’s small-displacement fiend. Bespoke two-wheelers aren’t necessarily about three-digit horsepower figures, wailing mills, or funky gadgets, at the end of the day.
The art of motorcycle customization is an exercise of individuality, passion, and sheer creativity. That’s precisely how we’d describe the Yard Built SR400 “Homage,” a German workshop’s tribute to Yamaha’s legendary XT500. To be more concise, the authors behind this exploit go by the names of Christian and Raphael Bender, the co-founders of Weisloch-based Bender Company.
Reverting our focus on the donor, this mechanical creature's air-cooled 399cc single-cylinder powerplant will deliver up to 27 ponies and 20 pound-feet (27 Nm) of torque at optimal rpm. The engine is coupled with a five-speed transmission, which routes its force to the rear 18-inch wheel by means of a chain final drive.
Let’s cut to the chase and examine how an undistinguished SR400 became the appropriately named Homage. As soon as the bike rolled into their garage, the Bender brothers began by discarding most of its factory bodywork items. Since it was a perfect match for the desired aesthetic, the original fuel tank was retained, but the same can’t be said for the fenders and side panels.
Those were replaced by the firm’s very own alloy counterparts, while the saddle was shortened to enforce that rugged enduro vibe further. You will also find an array of top-shelf aftermarket accessories, such as bolt-on lighting goodies, a chromed handlebar, and a minute analog speedometer, among others.
Additionally, the SR400’s single-cylinder fiend was treated to a scrambler-style exhaust system to helps it breathe with ease. It is shielded by a custom skid plate, which has been painstakingly manufactured in-house. To round it all out, the Benders enveloped the bike’s hoops in dual-purpose tires for increased grip on and off the road.
The art of motorcycle customization is an exercise of individuality, passion, and sheer creativity. That’s precisely how we’d describe the Yard Built SR400 “Homage,” a German workshop’s tribute to Yamaha’s legendary XT500. To be more concise, the authors behind this exploit go by the names of Christian and Raphael Bender, the co-founders of Weisloch-based Bender Company.
Reverting our focus on the donor, this mechanical creature's air-cooled 399cc single-cylinder powerplant will deliver up to 27 ponies and 20 pound-feet (27 Nm) of torque at optimal rpm. The engine is coupled with a five-speed transmission, which routes its force to the rear 18-inch wheel by means of a chain final drive.
Let’s cut to the chase and examine how an undistinguished SR400 became the appropriately named Homage. As soon as the bike rolled into their garage, the Bender brothers began by discarding most of its factory bodywork items. Since it was a perfect match for the desired aesthetic, the original fuel tank was retained, but the same can’t be said for the fenders and side panels.
Those were replaced by the firm’s very own alloy counterparts, while the saddle was shortened to enforce that rugged enduro vibe further. You will also find an array of top-shelf aftermarket accessories, such as bolt-on lighting goodies, a chromed handlebar, and a minute analog speedometer, among others.
Additionally, the SR400’s single-cylinder fiend was treated to a scrambler-style exhaust system to helps it breathe with ease. It is shielded by a custom skid plate, which has been painstakingly manufactured in-house. To round it all out, the Benders enveloped the bike’s hoops in dual-purpose tires for increased grip on and off the road.
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