My initial impressions of the Yamaha Majesty 400 are:
The suspension is better and gives a better ride than the Majesty 250, although it's still not plush over the bigger bumps (it absorbs small bumps such as slightly sunken drain covers very well). The rear suspension does not have preload adjustment, in fact there is no suspension adjustment at all (just like a car).
It's about 3.5 inches longer than the 250, and although the maximum width is supposed to be the same it seems wider at the back, with the larger silencer sticking out a bit more. It definitely feels heavier than the 250 (with oil and fuel it's about 100lb heavier) but it's not too difficult to put it on the centre stand (harder than the 250 but easier than the Burgman 650 - just as I'd expected).
The seat height and width mean that I'm on tip-toe if I try to put both feet down at once (slightly worse than the 250). Like the 250 the riders' seat has a small amount of forwards and rearwards adjustment, but I think only really short people would want it set to anything other than the most rearward position.
The underseat storage compartment is a similar size to the 250, although perhaps more awkwardly shaped. There is a larger bulge over the cylinder head compared to the 250, and that bulge makes it impossible for me to fit my full-face crash helmet with the visor facing upwards, but it will fit if I face it downwards. I also bought the optional 44lt top box which holds two full-face helmets side by side.
The handbrake is conveniently situated on the left handlebar. It's handy for use at traffic lights that are on an incline, etc., and you can flick the handbrake off without taking your hand off the handlebar. The immobliser that's built into the ignition key/switch is also convenient (it's a nuisance having a seperate immobiliser control, I much prefer it integrated into the ignition key).
The first full tank of petrol used just over 11 litres before going onto reserve and gave 69.8mpg (at gentle running in speeds, mostly around town but longish runs). The second tankfull, which included starting to run at faster speeds (50 - 60mph) gave 73.5mpg. Now it's run in and I'm using it mainly for commuting to work the average is about 62 - 64 mpg
Specifications:
Engine: Engine type liquid cooled 4-stroke, DOHC Displacement 394.9cc Bore x stroke 83.0 x 73.0mm Compression ratio 10.6:1 Lubrication system wet sump Carburetion Fuel injection Power 34bhp @ 7250rpm, 26.7ft-lb @ 6000rpm Emissions Catalytic converter in muffler Oil capacity 1.7L (1.5L without oil filter change) Air filter two oil coated paper elements Fuel tank capacity 14L (2.8L reserve when gauge starts flashing) Clutch type Dry, centrifugal automatic Transmission: Primary reduction system Helical gear Primary reduction ratio 31/14 (2.214) Secondary reduction system Helical gear Secondary reduction ratio 42/16 (2.625) Transmission type V-belt automatic Operation Centrifugal automatic type Wheels: Front cast 14 x MT3.00 Rear cast 13 x MT4.00 Front travel 107mm Rear travel 104mm Tyres: Front Tubeless 120/80-14M/C 58S Rear Tubeless 150/70-13M/C 64S Brakes: Dual 267mm disc brakes front, single 267mm disc rear Dimensions: Overall length 2230mm Overall width 780mm Overall height 1380mm Seat height 750mm wheelbase 1565mm Ground clearance 120mm Minimum turning radius 2600mm Weight (with oil and full fuel tank) 214kg (472lb)
