BMW R4 Series 4 vs Yamaha SR400 Yard Built by Krugger (2017)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the BMW R4 Series 4stacks up against the Yamaha SR400 Yard Built by Krugger. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecBMW R4 Series 4Yamaha SR400 Yard Built by Krugger
Model year19352017
Price
Engine398 cc399 cc
Horsepower14 hp23 hp
Torque27 Nm
Fuel capacity3.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires3.50-26.00 / 3.50-26.00

BMW R4 Series 4 vs Yamaha SR400 Yard Built by Krugger — which should you buy?

Picking between the BMW R4 Series 4 and the Yamaha SR400 Yard Built by Krugger usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the BMW R4 Series 4 brings 14 hp, while the Yamaha SR400 Yard Built by Krugger counters with 23 hp.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: