Yamaha SR400 Gibbonslap vs Norton ES 400 Electra (2015)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha SR400 Gibbonslapstacks up against the Norton ES 400 Electra. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha SR400 GibbonslapNorton ES 400 Electra
Model year20151965
Price
Engine399 cc400 cc
Horsepower23 hp
Torque27 Nm
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity3.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed4-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Hydraulic. Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires90/100-M18 / 110/90-M18

Yamaha SR400 Gibbonslap vs Norton ES 400 Electra — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha SR400 Gibbonslap and the Norton ES 400 Electra usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha SR400 Gibbonslap brings 23 hp, while the Norton ES 400 Electra counters with its own power figure.

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: