Double Vision: 1990 Suzuki GSXR400R (GK76)
Feel like you have just seen this bike on RSBFS? Well you haven’t! This is the second, grey, 1990 GSXR400R we’ve listed in the past few days and this is another really nice example. Do you like low KM’s (9654) and some paperwork saying you are legit from the state of New Jersey? It’s got both. How about a tempting price? The seller is asking $5,200.
This one is near bone stock as well. It’s like it rolled out of the factory other than an aftermarket rear shock and some new rubber. Back in 1990 you had to step up to the SP to get the shock with the remote reservoir. The forks are a little less adjustable as well. You want the early model bikes though (anything pre 93) because they restricted the later models a bit.
The seller says he is the third owner of the bike since it hit our shores. This bike has had some caring owners for the stickers to last that long. The 70th Anniv. sticker is pretty damn cool. I want!
If you are familiar with RGV’s you’ll recognize the cluster. If I remember correctly RGV forks have the same dimensions as well. A good way to judge a GSXR400R is from a picture like this. They will show corrosion in this area if they haven’t been taken care of. This one looks quite nice. Speaking of nice, the owner has had the carbs serviced so no need to worry about the o rings.
Here is the info on her:
Time to sell my 1990 GSXR400R (GK76A), titled and registered in NJ. I purchased this bike in 2005, the 3rd owner since it’s import. I’ve put a bit over 3600km on the bike since it’s purchase, and it now has 9654km on it (roughly 6000 miles, as the speedo is in metric). I have no doubt this is the actual mileage on the bike, considering it’s superb mechanical condition. I’ve put new seals in the forks and last summer, performed a full carb rebuild including all new O-rings (8 O-rings per carb!). The bike starts immediately every time and runs flawlessly. The rear shock has been replaced with an aftermarket unit (Hagon) and it now rides on Pilot Sports. Otherwise, the bike is in 100% stock original condition. Appearance wise, I give it a 7/10, the all original bodywork and paint show some wear and tear. I don’t have the heart to repaint it or remove the original Japanese market stickers still attached to the tail, tank and windscreen. Unlike many of these, this little Gixxer has never been on the track. It’s a great bike for street riding and I’ve been using it to get to work a few times a week the past 2 years when the weather is nice. If you haven’t ridden one of these, the GSXR-400R is not only a perfect beginner’s bike to grow into. With 400cc of liquid cooled 15k rpms screaming to redline and handling as good as anything this side of a 250 2-stroke, the advanced rider can have some serious fun on the track or when the road gets twisty
Ian
I would love to buy an I-4 400 but other than the FZR400 I would be concerned about parts availability on these. Frankly I wish the idiot crowd who demand 160 HP on the street and don’t have the slightest chance or ability to use it (probably not on the track either) take precedent over those who prefer wringing out a 400 or 250 I-4 on the backroads. By no means am I implying that ability is possessed by me, I know my limitations, which is why I would love one of these. Do I sound bitter?
Parts are part of the territory with grey bikes. You have to be willing to do a little detective work. Once you get used to it, it can be surprising easy to get parts. I’ve been rebuilding a GSXR400R for the past year. I’ve sourced parts from Japan, England and the good old USA. Suzuki was pretty good about sharing parts on bikes. Other things like the carbs, cdi’s, valves etc and unique to the bike and have to come from Japan. With the age of the bikes now you will start running into items that aren’t produced anymore and you’ll have to rely on used parts. It is all part of the price of owning a unique motorcycle.
I bought this little monster. I met the seller under the GW Bridge(sketchy!). The bike is very cool! Handles great and spins to big numbers. gonna keep the paint grey for a while but would really like to do a Pepsi job on it.
Enjoy that bad boy!