Description
Click here for an VINData Motorcycle History Report on this 1990 Kawasaki ZXR400. Additional photos are available here for your perusal.
Introduced in 1989, the ZXR400 was one of the first motorcycles that would compete in the hotly-contested 400cc market in Japan. The 1990 model was also known as the H2, and it came with minor revisions including a curved radiator and some updates to the swingarm. It was also the last year to feature the iconic dual headlights.
The ’90 model featured an impressive 14,500 rpm redline, near the power peak of 12,500 rpm (where the engine was putting out 61 horsepower). The engine was paired with a six-speed transmission, triple disc brakes, and a dry weight of 359 pounds.
This example is VIN: ZX400H007556. The seller acquired the bike through an Iconic Motorbikes auction.
During their ownership, the seller has covered approximately 300 miles. The odometer shows 48,171 kilometers (29,932 miles).
Maintenance:
The seller states that they have performed the following services:
“carburetor rebuild, ultrasonic cleaning, front and rear rotors, front and rear brake pads, all drives including sprockets and chain, rebuilt brake, new battery, new Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV tires, new valve cover, new valve cover gasket, valve adjustment, new air filter, new spark plugs, new fuel filter”
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us clean and sync the carbs, replace the fork seals and oil, replace the valve stems, and replace some mismatched bodywork hardware. Our service department notes the following in their condition report:
Gas Tank Internal Condition: Ok
Tire Years – Front: 3521; Rear: 2121
Tire % – Front: 99%; Rear: 99%
Tire Pressure – Front:34 Rear:36
Brake % – Front: 90%; Rear: 90%
Front Hydraulic Fluid:
Rear Hydraulic Fluid:
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid: NA
Engine Oil – Level: Little Low; Quality: Ok
Coolant – Level: Low; Quality: Ok
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: Ok
Battery Standing Voltage: 12.42V
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: 14.4V
Test Ride: OK, Slight hesitation
between 7-8k RPM.
Notes:
-Aftermarket silencer – Carbon
-EBC front brake rotors
-Some mismatched bodywork fasteners
-Engine noisy, possibly cam chain tensioner needs replacing.
Modifications:
Yoshimura TRS muffler.
EBC front rotors, repainted bodywork with SP tail.
Vortex keyless gas cap.
Vortex frame sliders.
Flush mount turn signals.
Aftermarket passenger seat cover.
Battery tender lead.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV tires with date codes of 2121 and 3521.
The sale includes one key and a period ZXR400 brochure.
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, this Kawasaki is offered on a clean California title with registration that expired April 2024.
Per the CA DMV website, it would cost $267 to make registration current through April 2025.
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