Update 10.13.2014: The seller has informed us that he has decided to keep this one for himself. -dc
The 400cc grey bike movement is in full swing here at RSBFS. No sooner did a 1994 CBR400RR make our pages did we find this 1990 model. The 400cc RR models are relatively rare in North America, and much more so in the United States. These bikes can be downright common in many other locales, and may not always warrant the true “rare” status we seem to give them. It all depends upon where you live. Different strokes for different folks, I guess. This 1990 model points out how important it is to shop around for what you want. Interested buyers will have to deal with some minor damage and wear from the elements in addition to importation fees and hassles. This might be on your list if you live in a DMV friendly state, or if you have the sort of connections that make the rest of us jealous. The seller is asking $6,000 but is open to offers. The ask seems a bit steep in this condition so look carefully, ask lots of questions, and then offer accordingly. Good Luck!
1990 Honda CBR400RR for sale on eBay
From the seller:
1990 CBR400RRL
Quick bike. Hard to find. Grey Market Japanese import.
Mileage is original. Odometer and Speedo are in Kilometers
MI
This bike has the most wicked sounding exhaust notes ever.
This was always one of the most bad ass 400s. It blew away my FZR 400 in every way. The only 400s that I think looked better was the VFR/ RVF. Its such a shame we never got anything but the FZR 400 and Bandit/ CB1 naked 400s here in the states. Especially now that all of the Japanese are re-introducing 300-350 entry level sportsbikes!
In the case of this particular example, it would be an awesome bike to own… for $4,000. I don’t see how $6000 is realistic in this condition but would love to hear why I am wrong!