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 July of 1989, this example is VIN: JYA3BFE01LA012106. The seller acquired the bike in 1999.
During his ownership, the seller has covered approximately 1,500 miles. The odometer shows 8,998 miles.
Maintenance:
The seller reports that he replaced the battery and rebuilt the rear caliper. He also had the carbs gone-through prior to shipment to our facility. As we note in the above walkaround video, the pilot jets could use a cleaning.
Modifications:
Deltabox swingarm “not offered on the ’88 or ’89 models.”
Non-slip seat covers.
Yoshimura exhaust.
Yamaha R6 shock conversion.
Braided stainless steel brake lines.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Bridgestone Battlax BT014 tires with date codes of 4805 and 4805.
The sale includes two keys.
The sale also includes the factory tool kit. The seller notes that he has the original shock and passenger foot pegs should the buyer want them.
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
Texas title. Have any FZR400 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
Additional Information
Location
Santa Monica, California
Year
1990
Make
Yamaha
Model
FZR400
Mileage
8,998
VIN
JYA3BFE01LA012106
Title
Clean
Title State/Country
Texas
Private Party/Dealership
Private Party
Additional Charges
No
Total Bids Placed: 29
Auction has ended.
Auction expired without reaching reserve price.
Highest bidder was: g****y
After the auction ended, the seller accepted an offer of $3,750 including buyer fees.
Bidder Name
Bidding Time
Bid
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g****y
September 22, 2023 1:00 pm PDT
$3,200
f*************0
September 22, 2023 12:58 pm PDT
$3,100
g****y
September 22, 2023 12:58 pm PDT
$3,000
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g****y
September 22, 2023 12:57 pm PDT
$2,900
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f*************0
September 22, 2023 12:57 pm PDT
$2,800
g****y
September 22, 2023 12:56 pm PDT
$2,700
r**********t
September 22, 2023 12:56 pm PDT
$2,600
g****y
September 22, 2023 12:56 pm PDT
$2,500
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g****y
September 22, 2023 12:55 pm PDT
$2,400
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f*************0
September 22, 2023 12:55 pm PDT
$2,300
g****y
September 22, 2023 12:48 pm PDT
$2,110
r**********t
September 22, 2023 12:48 pm PDT
$2,010
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r**********t
September 22, 2023 12:46 pm PDT
$2,000
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l*****d
September 22, 2023 12:46 pm PDT
$1,900
r**********t
September 22, 2023 12:40 pm PDT
$1,800
f*************0
September 22, 2023 12:39 pm PDT
$1,700
l*****d
September 22, 2023 10:36 am PDT
$1,600
m*********o
September 22, 2023 7:10 am PDT
$1,500
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f*************0
September 22, 2023 7:10 am PDT
$1,435
m*********o
September 20, 2023 2:26 pm PDT
$1,335
c*********3
September 18, 2023 12:42 am PDT
$1,235
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d*********s
September 18, 2023 12:42 am PDT
$1,200
c*********3
September 18, 2023 12:40 am PDT
$900
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d*********s
September 18, 2023 12:40 am PDT
$800
c*********3
September 17, 2023 11:58 pm PDT
$600
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j***o
September 17, 2023 11:58 pm PDT
$500
c*********3
September 16, 2023 11:26 am PDT
$350
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