troopthrowback
XS650 Addict
I'm personally wondering if a reintroduced xs650 would have been better received here in America...
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2015 Yamaha kick-only EFI equipped SR400 in the USA?
- Thread starter Jeeter
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CDNTX650
XS650 Guru
I really do like the new w800 kawasakis too. Triumph scrambler will maybe oneday replace my versys.
troopthrowback
XS650 Addict
I've had my eye on the triumph twin. I just can't bring myself to buy anything that isn't older than I am...
Dieselchanic
Intermittent builder
I think a 650 would be a hit. The things the 400 have against it are small displacement, thumper, and kick only. It can be a bugger to start too...
At $6000 there's not much bang for the buck in the Yam 400. You'd pay a lot less for a lightly used Suzuki DRZ400SM and get a lot more--inverted fork, adjustable damping front and rear, first rate frame and swing arm, and a rugged liquid cooled motor that actually performs. Of course you don't get "the look" with the Suzuki, so if you're more interested in a fashion statement than the ride, the Zook won't appeal to you at all.
mrriggs
XS650 Junkie
I bought a DRZ400SM when they first came out. What a gutless turd. Gas mileage wasn't good and the front wheel would wobble like a busted shopping cart at speed. It was stolen three months after I bought it. Good riddance.
alwaysmonday
XS650 Addict
I saw a 2015 model on display in the Yamaha tent at the Indianapolis GP today. All I could stare at was the 10" tall black plastic tumor of a few pump located on the leading edge of the left engine case. Google an image of the 2015 model and let me know your thoughts.
alwaysmonday
XS650 Addict
My fault, I just looked it up. The tumor is a vapor canister to help it meet EPA requirement in California.
mrriggs, I wouldn't question your experience for a minute, but you must have gotten a very bad lemon. There are a few of those machines around my area, and they're seriously quick.
mrriggs
XS650 Junkie
No doubt they can be made to be quick, but start adding up what it costs to do a big bore, FCR carb, full exhaust, cams, etc. If you're willing to spend that kind of money on a street legal dirt bike then you are better off just buying a KTM, Husky, or Aprilia. Or, if your state allows it, just slap a license plate and DOT tires on a CRF450.
Dieselchanic
Intermittent builder
I had one for a while. Pretty sweet scoots. That shaft drive cam thing kinda kills it for me in the looks department...
Mudgnome
XS650 Member
Agreed,been looking for one up here in Ontario.
CDNTX650
XS650 Guru
A stock drz is still a better buy. Even just the pumper carb with intake and exhaust isnt to spendy and really wakes the bike up.
CDNTX650
XS650 Guru
I think bevel drive is awesome on the w. Zero hassle.
