Yamaha YP400 Majesty
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| Manufacturer | Yamaha Motor Corporation |
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| Production | 2004 – 2008 |
| Class | Maxi-Scooter |
| Engine | 400cc |
| Transmission | CVT |
| Wheelbase | 61.6 in (1565 mm) |
| Dimensions | L 87.8 in (2230 mm) W 30.7 in (780 mm) H 54.3 in (1379 mm) |
Yamaha YP400 Majesty is a scooter manufactured by the Yamaha Motor Company. It was introduced to the US market in 2004 after it was successfully introduced in Europe and Asia - where this model complements a full line of Majesty scooters.
The scooter itself follows a Maxi-Scooter format with a single-cylinder, counter-balanced 400cc, fuel-injected engine mated to a CVT transmission supported by a cast-aluminium frame.
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- Water cooled DOHC four-valve single with forged piston and single-axis counterbalancer
- Suction-piston-type fuel injection
- Step-motor controlled, automatic idle speed control and throttle position sensor
- double-cog V-belt constantly variable automatic transmission
- Automatic decompression system
- Dual-chamber airbox, air-injection system and catalyst
- Controlled-fill (cast) aluminum alloy main frame with steel tube subframe.
- 41mm fork tubes.
- rear suspension with two long-travel coil-over shock absorbers.
- 14-inch front and 13-inch rear tires on cast wheels.
- 267mm hydraulic front and rear disc brakes with a left handlebar-mounted parking brake lever.
- Riding posture between Standard and Cruiser.
- 3.7-gallon fuel capacity provides great range.
- integrated passenger grab rail.
- locking underseat storage, 16 gallons capacity.
- two glove boxes, one locakable in the inner front apron.
- LED taillight
- Instrumentation includes analog speedo and tachometer, LCD multifunction display with fuel gauge, coolant temp gauge, ambient temp gauge, V-belt and oil indicators.
Major US competitors include the Suzuki Burgman 400, the Piaggio X9, Aprilia Scarabeo 500ie and Honda Silverwing.
