Yamaha Drag Star 400 vs Yuki 400 Darker (2018)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha Drag Star 400stacks up against the Yuki 400 Darker. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha Drag Star 400Yuki 400 Darker
Model year20182014
Price
Engine399 cc399 cc
Horsepower30 hp30 hp
Torque32 Nm28 Nm
Weight194 kg
Seat height28 mm29 mm
Fuel capacity4.0 L3.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires130/90-16M / 170/80-15M 90/90-21 / 140/90-15

Yamaha Drag Star 400 vs Yuki 400 Darker — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha Drag Star 400 and the Yuki 400 Darker usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha Drag Star 400 brings 30 hp, while the Yuki 400 Darker counters with 30 hp at 194 kg.

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: