Yuki 400 Darker vs Yamaha DS4 DragStar Four (2014)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yuki 400 Darkerstacks up against the Yamaha DS4 DragStar Four. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYuki 400 DarkerYamaha DS4 DragStar Four
Model year20142012
Price
Engine399 cc399 cc
Horsepower30 hp30 hp
Torque28 Nm31 Nm
Weight194 kg
Seat height29 mm28 mm
Fuel capacity3.6 L4.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires90/90-21 / 140/90-15 130/90-16M / 170/80-15M

Yuki 400 Darker vs Yamaha DS4 DragStar Four — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yuki 400 Darker and the Yamaha DS4 DragStar Four usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yuki 400 Darker brings 30 hp in a 194 kg package, while the Yamaha DS4 DragStar Four counters with 30 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: