Supercharged Yamaha SR400 by Krugger Motorcycles is a Must Watch

Some of the leading customizers worldwide have ended up making absolutely unique builds of the heritage models handed over to them. Yamaha’s latest tie-up with the Belgian builder ‘Krugger’ Bertrand has taken the MotoGP inspired cafe racer SR400 to an entirely new level. The company’s Yard Built Programme will add this model along with Yamaha’s amazing bikes customized over the last three years beneath the same program.

The build is an epitome of a unique piece of art and an honor to Bernard Ansaiau who is also an inspiration for such an amazing work. He recently became the mechanic for the greatest rider Valentino Rossi. Some of the other widely known riders namely, Wayne Rainey, Kenny Roberts, Randy Mamola and Norick Abe have got the privilege to mend their racing machines with Bernard.

“This Yard Built really is a unique piece of art, I think it’s impossible to have a custom that lives and breathes our racing history better than this. It’s such a beautiful bike and the longer and closer you look at it the more detail you find to enjoy. You wouldn't normally associate the SR400 with MotoGP racing but this build is as genuine and authentic as it's possible to get, a real Yard Built special!,” commented by, Yamaha Motor Europe Marketing Coordinator, Cristian Barelli.

With an agreement to use the SR400 as the root of the design, Fred and Bernard have rejuvenated the spirit of the 1970s Yamaha TZ and gave the motorcycle the classic Yamaha Speedblock design. Not only this, some serious hard work has also been done in the mechanicals apart from the fancy looks. Complementing the engine is the Aisin 300 supercharger and its custom plenum chamber. To add more, one-off custom stainless steel exhaust system and an S&S 48mm carb replacing the fuel injection system comprise rest of the modifications in the build’s engine.

To keep the balance with a set of rear Fox shocks, forks at the front have been greased and lowered. The brakes and clutch have got the upgradation by the Beringer’s kit, thereby, getting extra power over stock in order to match the supercharged devil. With a pair of Dunlop K81 tyres, the aesthetic appeal of the bike gets enhanced. The electrical stuff such as the Motogadget speedo, switches and grips have been wrapped behind a tiny front custom tail.

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