Hatsuyume SCOOP! Yamaha 400 Triple? Will 2026 be the year of "Yonghyak?" This is the third article in a three-day series.
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In this Webike Plus annual "New Year's Dream Scoop," we propose three motorcycles that many users would like to have in 2026, centered around the much-awaited and highly anticipated model that will make its debut in the year of the horse. We would like to propose three motorcycles that many users would like to have in the new year, centered around that model that is expected to make its debut in the year 2026. We have been presenting this project for three days in a row since New Year's Day, and we would like to conclude with Yamaha!
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〈Common Preamble〉The second 400NK boom is coming?
In 2026, the arrival of the new CB400 SuperFour, the domestic version of the CB500 SuperFour announced in September 2025, is certain. With its sibling, the full-cowl sport CBR400R FOUR, also expected to make its debut in Japan, Webike Plus predicts that 2026 will be the year when more attention will be paid to "Yonghyaks" than ever before.Although it is a Galapagos motorcycle with its own license system, the Yonhyoke is even lighter and more compact than the 600-class, which is considered easier to handle, and has good footing and maneuverability, with enough power for long tours. The number of motorcycle license holders is overwhelmingly large, with approximately 10.98 million holding a regular motorcycle license up to 400cc, compared to approximately 7.37 million holding a large motorcycle license (accordingtoJAMA survey"2025 Japan's Automobile Industry").The year 2026 is expected to be the year of the Yonhyaku boom, but we would like to see another boom like the 400 naked (NK) boom that was triggered by the 1989 Kawasaki Zephyr (400). I think it is the best chance to dream of the return of the CB400 SuperFour.So, my first dream for 2026 is "Yonghyak NK in those days, again! The 400 cc, which is within easy reach in terms of price, will be the first dream of 2026. The affordable 400cc model is a strong candidate for young riders, and the lightweight and attractive YongHyakhas the potential to extend the motorcycle life of veterans who might be willing to ride a little longer. It would not be an exaggeration to say that "YongHyak will be the key to the domestic market for the next 10 years.Anyway, as this is my first dream, I hope you will enjoy reading this article with a dreamy mood and a little bit of alcohol from the toso (Japanese red wine).
Honda CB500 Super Fore unveiled at the Chongqing show in China in September 2025, with a newly developed 502cc engine and E-clutch, it is full of spirit in terms of content; a domestic version of the 400 is expected to appear at the East-West MC show in spring 2026.
CBR500R FOUR, an engine/body coercion of the CB500 SuperFour; the name, which does not refer to the RR, suggests a full-cowl all-rounder character, not a crunchy supersport.
I want a new middle three-shot that can be used in many different ways!
With Honda, Kawasaki, and Suzuki, we naturally need Yamaha to join the fray, but the hurdle is undeniably high for the other three companies. To begin with, there is no multi-cylinder engine that could be used as a base. It would be very difficult torequest anewly designedengine forthe 400NK, which is expected to be almost exclusively used in Japan.Yamaha has a lot of 400NK engines, XJR400 is the best seller of the time, and there is also the first FZ400R, an F3 replica, which is a hidden masterpiece (although it has a cowl). Ignoring the "that's a 2-stroke bike..." argument, the industry would be in an uproar if the golden sign "RZ" was pulled out of the hat.
Yamaha's 400NK was the XJR400, introduced in 1993, a newly developed air-cooled, four-valve machine that also featured a brand-oriented strategy, including the addition of Ohlins and Brembo equipped grades.
The FZ400R was introduced in 1984 as a replica of Yamaha's FZR F3 works machine; the liquid-cooled four-cylinder from the XJ400Z was thoroughly modified to produce 59 hp and mounted on a double-cradle frame with steel square pipes. Although a racer replica, the FZ400R also features the classy styling typical of Yamaha.
Yamaha's biggest "drawer" might be the RZ (pictured here is a 1981 RZ350), although its name, which is equal to 2-stroke, would make a revival quite difficult...
CG of the Fazer-04 (tentative name)
This CG was created as a half-cowl sports machine equipped with a newly developed 400cc, 3-cylinder engine, which could be used in Europe if it were made into a 500. The name "FZ400" was borrowed from the FZS600 Fazer, which was developed in Europe as the FZ400R and the FZ400 in 1997. The conventional Honda CB400 was a popular half-cowl version of the "Superbordor," but the CB500 SuperFour, which will be unveiled in China in September 2025, does not (so far) show any sign of this. The full-cowl version of the CBR500R FOUR, which was announced at the same time, will probably play that role as well, but we think that a light and versatile half-cowl version would be suitable for casual yonghyaks, but what do you think?
[FAZER-04/IMAGE CG] The windproof half-cowl specification expands its versatility from city riding to touring. Expect such versatile yonghyaks!
Color variation idea #1: Speaking of half cowls, Yamaha's legendary FZ750 color scheme is a natural choice, as it was also available on the 1997 FZ400, and the FZ750 is a great example of a half cowl!
Color variation idea #2: The half cowl has less painted surfaces, so even a single color would look less nondescript. The first color is a sporty red!
Color variation proposal #3: Yamaha's neat white color is also attractive. The suspension is also blacked out for a monotone look.
Color variation idea #4: Even a single color can be transformed into a sporty look with the wheel color. The chic silver color with the red coloring is a perfect match!
Image source: these two cars.
The Yamaha FZ750, introduced in 1985, was Yamaha's first liquid-cooled four-cylinder Nanahan, and its five-valve design was also a topic of interest. It was also innovative in that it proposed a "Genesis" total body package, including a forward leaning cylinder and a downdraft intake system.
The FZ400, introduced in 1997, was equipped with a liquid-cooled four-cylinder engine. Although it did not make a major presence in the second half of the naked boom, its sibling, the FZS600, became a bestseller in Europe.
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