The CMC XY400 design is retro-inspired, with a single cylinder four-stroke engine, a big round headlamp, chromed fenders and a square rear light with a single saddle.
The design is further enhanced by the rubber pads on the fuel tank and peashooter exhaust. Aesthetically, the bike looks rugged and cool, while being powered by a 397cc engine.
The sitting position is up right, thus the handle bar has been designed well to meet that purpose, which also offers good control over the bike.
Foot controls of the XY400 are wide enough to give me a good feel of the rear brakes and during gear shifts. During my ride to Temerloh, my bottom was extremely comfy on the wide and firm saddle.
This 400cc engine produces 26.5hp with more than enough torque. Initially underestimated the power of the single-cylinder engine of the XY400. Actually, power is in abundance on this retro-looking bike, thus giving you generous amount of oomph to ride from first to fifth gear.
The transmission’s gearing was close to perfect when downshifting from 100kph to 40kph. Admit the five-speed transmission was smooth, assisted by the soft cable clutch.
Squeezing the clutch only needed two fingers instead of five, and with a light foot for shifting gears along with a responsive throttle, This is the king of the road bike.