MASH Five Hundred 400 (2016-2017) Specs, Performance & Photos

The French motorcycle manufacturer released the 2016 Mash Five Hundred 400, a retro-styled machine reminiscent of motorcycles from the 70s and 80s. The retro-styled motorcycle's fuel injection system offered a crisp throttle response and great fuel efficiency.

In addition to the base model, the maker released a special edition version under Von Dutch designation, which was fitted with a number plate on the headlight, a cross handlebar, Ariete grips, Metzeler Karoo 2 tires, a special graphic on the fuel tank, and thermal strips on the exhaust system.

Mash is a scooter and motorcycle manufacturer founded in 2014 in France. The main base is located in Bonn, Burgundy. Mash is the property of SIMA (Societe d'Importation de Motos et Accessories), founded in 1976 by Marcel Seurat and his spouse Jeanine.

Mash paid great attention to details on their motorcycles, retaining the British retro style of the 70s. All motorcycles meet the requirements of the European Union with EURO4 standards. Since 2017, when EURO4 standards were stricter, motorcycles have been fitted with a fuel injection system and ABS.

The motorcycle was characterized by features like chromed fenders, a round headlight, a one-piece, two-up leather seat, a luggage rack with integrated passenger grab handles, a chromed exhaust system, and wire-spoke wheels wrapped in road tires.

The 2016 Mash Five Hundred 400 was powered by a 397cc four-stroke air-cooled single-cylinder engine fed by a fuel injection system. It boasted 29 hp at 7,000 rpm and 30 Nm (22 lb-ft) torque at 5,500 rpm.