Junior welterweight-sized FZR 400’s were made for markets with progressive licensing laws, and couldn’t last in the U.S. displacement arms race. Still, they are revered for their handling, light weight and fun factor. Many were fed into the racing mill, but this rare black version survived beautifully.
1990 Yamaha FZR400 for sale on eBay
Pushing nearly 60 horses out of the 399 cc inline four, the FZR400 had plenty of motivation, though it arrived at a tall 11,500 rpm. While many larger sportbikes used steel frames, the 400’s Deltabox was aluminum. Front forks were right-sized at 41 mm, and the rear monoshock was only adjustable for preload. Brakes are capable with twin 282mm front disks and 210mm rear. Dual headlights dominate the front of the full fairing, and the smallish rider’s seat is downstairs from a diminutive pillion.
Appearing to be a one-rider bike with under 2,500 miles, this FZR appears unrestored though some freshening up has been done. A few photos without fairing show this to be a very lightly used and clean example. As the owner states in the eBay auction:
Impeccable as new condition, legendary Yamaha road racer. One owner 2478 original miles. I have in hand the original title, bill of sale/invoice & all Yamaha documents. All stock, except for braided steel front brake lines, aftermarket fork springs, new tires & a new sealed gel battery. Carbs have a recent sync, head decarbonized & valve clearances checked. This bike runs as good as it looks. Starts & idles smoothly hot or cold. Great verbal history as well.
The Japanese manufacturers have an extraordinarily competitive spirit, and innovations of the mid-1980’s that had recently been on their GP bikes soon found their way to the showroom. While the FZR400 never had quite the speed of the Honda or Kawasaki, there was a build quality and price advantage which translated into more racetrack time, where truth will out. This FZR400 has been renewed mechanically and looks ready to help the next rider discover that truth again, but this time in a subdued paint scheme, instead of the usual red and white…
-donn
Head decarboning on a 4 stroke Japanese bike with 2500 miles? Why?
Good question.
It was a bit sooty. Look like the original owner just lugged it around under 5K. But as of this afternoon the bike is sold locally, fairly close to the eBay asking price. Thanks Donn for highlighting the bike on the website!
Very nice, well preserved bike.
I had a ’90. That was one of the “should have never sold it” bikes that I have owned. Just bought an ’89 GSXR 400 that needs to be restored but will bring back some old memories.
Tywraping steel braided brake lines to the fork tubes is a definite no no.