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Yamaha YP400 Majesty motorcycle review - Riding

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Yamaha YP400 Majesty (2004-current)

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Detail	Value
New price	£4,499
Engine size	395cc
Power	34bhp
Top speed	95mph
Insurance group	8

	MCN ratings	Owners' ratings
Overall
Engine
Ride & Handling
Equipment
Quality & Reliability
Value

MCN overall verdict

The Yamaha YP400 Majesty is a fair bit heavier than the 250, but has beefed up suspension and a much more touring biased set of bodywork panels. It's supremely comfortable, good on fuel, but the 125/250 Majesty makes a better commuter than the Yamaha YP400 Majesty and the T-Max makes a better maxi scooter for another £700.

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Owners' rating

The Yamaha YP400 Majesty's single cylinder 395cc unit is really quiet, smooth and pleasant to use, but a mere 34bhp pushing along 197kgs dry (same as the T-Max 500) just isn't enough oomph for the open road - especially when riding two-up.

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Owners' rating

The chassis is excellent and the Yamaha YP400 Majesty can handle twisty roads just as well as many small motorcycles. You will be amazed at how rapidly you can cut through traffic on busy A roads. The Yamaha YP400 Majesty's sheer weight eventually loads up the front end when you push hard however.

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Owners' rating

Comprehensive dashboard, loads of storage space, great mirrors, lighting and a grab rail all help make the Yamaha YP400 Majesty a practical way to get around. Optional extras on the Yamaha YP400 Majesty include top case, backrest and heated grips for all year round commuters.

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Owners' rating

The Yamaha YP400 Majesty really impresses you with its finish, the way everything fits nicely and the quality of the ride. Yamaha YP400 Majesty engines are renowned for their mile-munching durability. The Yamaha YP400 Majesty is definitely a cut above rivals like the Burgman 400 or Piaggio X9 500.

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Owners' rating

The Yamaha YP400 Majesty has a two year warranty and there's a useful range of accessories, but an all-rounder bike like a Kawasaki Versys, or CBF600 Honda might do the same commuting/touring job, but offer more of a grin factor at the weekends. Find Yamaha YP400 Majesty motorcycles for sale.

Insurance group: 8

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2004: Yamaha YP400 Majesty launched.

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Specifications

Top speed	95mph
1/4-mile acceleration	15.4 secs
Power	34bhp
Torque	36.3ftlb
Weight	197kg
Seat height	750mm
Fuel capacity	14 litres
Average fuel consumption	55mpg
Tank range	160 miles
Insurance group	8

Engine size	395cc
Engine specification	4 stroke, single cylinder, auto
Frame	Cast aluminium diamond
Front suspension adjustment	None
Rear suspension adjustment	Preload
Front brakes	267mm disc
Rear brake	267mm disc
Front tyre size	120/80 x 14
Rear tyre size	150/70 x 13