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.” The US got it in 1988, and many riders preferred it over the bigger brother FZR600.
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.
And it paid off in practice. As MCN put in their review: “the rev-happy Yamaha FZR400 attracted the hooligans by the bucket load, drawn to the high-revving engine, sharp handling and high corner speed.”
Manufactured in February of 1988, this example is VIN: JYA3BFN07JA007179. The seller acquired the bike eight years ago from a collector in Pennsylvania.
During his ownership, the seller has covered approximately 200 miles. The odometer shows 6,748 miles.
Maintenance:
In 2021, the seller had us replace the battery, rebuild the petcock, clean and sync the carbs, touch up the belly pan, and vapor blast the rearsets.
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us give the bike a detailing and perform a safety inspection. Our service department notes the following in their condition report:
Gas Tank Internal; Ok
Tire Year Front: 4705 / Rear: 4805
Tire Life Front: 70% / Rear: 90%
Tire Press Front/ Rear:
Brake Life Front: 80% / Rear: 80%
Hydraulic Brake Fluid Front: Fail Rear: Ok
Oil Quality: Ok Level: Ok
Coolant Quality: Ok Level: Ok
Low Beam: Ok
High Beam: Ok
Turn: Ok
Tail Light: Ok
Brake Light: Ok
Plate Light: Ok
Kill: Ok
Horn: Ok
Fork: Ok
Shock/s: Ok
Drive Chain Condition: Ok
Battery: 12.0V Standing 13.6V Charging
Notes:
– Tires are aged out
Services Recommended:
– RR Tires
– RR Front Brake Fluid
Modifications:
Vance & Hines exhaust with jetting.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Bridgestone Battlax BT014 tires that have aged out.
The sale includes two keys and the stock exhaust.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Santa Monica, California, this Yamaha is offered on a clean Arizona title. Have any FZR400 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
Continental US: Haul Bikes will ship anything sold through Iconic for a starting rate of $750 in the Continental US (prices may increase in rural markets), and Iconic will handle the paperwork on your behalf. You do not need to crate your bike or drain the gas/disconnect the battery if you go with Haul Bikes. We are glad to work with the shipper of your choice as well, but you will have to arrange it.
Please note:
spares/extras will have to be shipped separately via FedEx or similar.
the fee includes $15,000 of insurance with a $500 deductible. Additional insurance can be purchased at a cost of $50 per additional $5,000 of value.
$5,000 for US to Europe/Asia is a VERY ROUGH ballpark which includes transport as well as customs fees and duties. Please contact Shippio for an exact quote.
