No Reserve – 1988 Suzuki GSX-R400

Description

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The GSX-R400 was originally launched in Japan in 1984 with the GK71 model, featuring a liquid-cooled inline four cylinder engine with DOHC, four valves per cylinder and close to 60 hp.

Lighter than its rivals (under 350 lbs wet), the aluminum framed Suzuki became a hit with its excellent handling, more-than-adequate brakes, and a race-derived heritage.

This example is VIN: GK73A10417. It came to Iconic as an import from the UK.

The odometer shows 53,422 kilometers (33,194 miles).

Maintenance:
Per the seller, the bike “underwent a full rebuild with costs amounting to over £5000. Every detail and stage of work performed was documented and recorded along with photographic evidence of its transformation.”

In preparation for the listing, the seller had us replace the oil and oil filter, brake fluid, and spark plugs. We also cleaned the fuel tank, serviced the carbs, washed the brake calipers, serviced the chain, and gave the bike a detailing.

Our service department notes the following in their condition report:

Fuel Tank Internal: Ok, Cleaned
Tire Years – Front: 5016; Rear: 0614
Tire Life – Front/ Rear: Need Changing
Tire Pressure – Front: 34PSI; Rear: 36PSI
Brake Life – Front/ Rear: 60%
Suspension Leaks: Front: Yes; Rear: None
Hydraulic Fluid – Front/Rear: New
Drive Chain: Ok, Cleaned
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: No Front Signals, Indicator in dash not flashing
Tail Light: Ok
Brake Light: Ok
Plate Light: Ok
Killswitch: Ok
Horn: Ok
Battery: 12.92V, Charged
Test Ride: No test ride taken, tires are 8 years old
Ran fine on the bench.

Notes:
-New chain + sprockets
-New swingarm pivot bearings + sleeves

REPAIRS RECOMMENDED
-TIRES
-FORKS
-INSTALL FRONT TURN SIGNALS

Modifications:
Lucky strike paintwork.

Reupholstered seat, custom rear seat cowl.

Micron mufflers.

Powder-coated frame and swingarm.

Powder-coated wheels, swingarm spools.

Hagon rear shock.

Braided stainless steel brake lines.

Mechanical MPH conversion, fork preload adjusters.

Battery tender lead.

Not pictured: Öhlins front fork springs and replacement fork stanchions, stainless steel braided front and rear brake lines.

Inside of the tank:

It is riding on Pirelli tires that have aged out.

The sale includes two keys.

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 Suzuki is offered on a clean Oregon 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 GSX-R400 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!