Description
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At a time when Japanese manufacturers were getting increasingly aggressive and race-oriented with their 400s to compete in their domestic Formula 3 championship, Yamaha introduced the FZR400 in 1986 as a bike to be enjoyed “on twisty public roads where the customers would actually be riding and enjoying them.” For more on the FZR400, check out this excellent profile on Yamaha’s site where they talk about the challenges of it being the first motorcycle to use “full-fledged radial tires” and how they fought the urge to implement quick steering like their competition to create something that consumers would enjoy more on the street.
But Yamaha did not stop there – in 1989 they debuted an up-spec model called the FZR400R, but they did not offer it in America. Claimed hp was 60 out of the 399cc horsepower, enough for a top speed of 122 miles per hour.
The R also boasted a cosmetic upgrade which made it look like a baby OW-01 with the flush-mount headlights.
This example is VIN: 1WG080139. It came to Iconic as an import from Japan.
The odometer shows 22,354 kilometers (13,890 miles).
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us change the oil and oil filter, flush the brakes and coolant, clean and sync the carbs, and replace the chain. We also replaced the air cleaner and installed new Shinko 006 Podium tires with date codes of 0120 and 0120.
Gas Tank Condition: Ok
Tire Years – Front: 1020; Rear: 0120
Tire % – Front: 100%; Rear: 100%
Tire Pressure – Front: 36 PSI; Rear: 38 PSI
Brake % – Front: 70%; Rear: 70
Hydraulic Fluid Front: New
Hydraulic Fluid Rear: New
Engine Oil – Level: Ok; Quality: New
Coolant – Level: Ok; Quality; New
Low Beam: OK
High Beam: OK
Passing Light: Ok
Parking Light: Ok
Turn Signals: OK
Tail Light: OK
Brake Light: OK
Plate Light: OK
Killswitch: OK
Horn: OK
Fork: OK
Shock/s: OK
Final Drive: New Chain
Battery:
OCV: 12.2V
Charging @ 4K RPM: 13.89V
Test Ride: 4.41 Miles, unit operates as designed
Notes:
– Nosy cam chain – might be due to worn CCT 20Km
-> Quiets down when warm
– Charging cable under rear seat
Modifications:
Frame sliders.
Tank pad.
Inside of the tank:
The sale includes one key.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located at our facility in Santa Monica, California (please make an appointment for an inspection), this Yamaha is offered on a clean Washington title. Please note that as an import, this bike lacks certain compliance and emissions stickers that the state of California would require to transfer a title. Have any FZR400 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
