1988 Yamaha FZR 400

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An 1988 Yamaha FZR 400 post not by Doug, this may be a first. This example has 18,000 miles, I know you may be asking yourself “what’s so special about a 1988 FZR 400?” Allow me to answer what is so special about this bike – it’s an FZR 400!!! Widely hailed as the best handling sportbike of its time, this bike rightfully has a cult following (see more information on the FZR 400 here). Some would actually argue that this is the best handling bike even well beyond its contemporaries.

This bike screams late 80’s sportbike through and through – dual round headlights, deltabox frame and a good ole analog gauges with the tach front and center as it should be. However, do not confuse this bike with its bloated bigger brothers of the day, this was truly a scalpel amongst butcher knives. The owner says it’s stock, I assume he means save for the dark ZG windscreen. Before you point out the flaws, let me offer the cracked fairing, rusted bolts and general wear and tear consistent with a 23 year old motorcycle. Honestly, who cares about that stuff? This bike is meant to carve twisties and leave an ear to ear grin on your face. The dedicated riding position and mid fifties HP rating serve to remind the owner of the bike’s singular purpose.

From the seller:

VERY RARE
VERY COLLECTABLE
ALL STOCK
18000 MILES
UPPER FAIRING HAS SOME CRACKS AROUND THE TURN SIGNAL ON THE RIGHT SIDE
LOWER FAIRINGS ARE NOT DAMAGED
TANK AND TAIL SECTION ARE IN GREAT SHAPE
RUNS GREAT
OVER ALL IN VERY GOOD SHAPE FOR BEING 23 YEARS OLD
FRAME / FORKS / WHEELS / EXHAUST / ALL IN GOOD CONDITION

PLEASE ASK ALL QUESTIONS BEFORE BIDDING

FOR SALE LOCALLY

I RESERVE THE RIGHT TO END THE AUCTION AT ANY TIME FOR LOCAL SALE

You can see FZR 400 selling prices here, and the BIN of $2,500 seems totally reasonable to me, but I am a little biased. See more photos and information in the . Good luck bidding!

BG