No Reserve – 1991 Suzuki GSX-R400 Project

Description

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The GSX-R 400 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. By the time the 1990 GK76 model was launched, the GSX-R 400 had been through several changes and the new double cradle aluminum frame that mimicked the larger 750 and 1100 models almost looked like a step back from the previous model’s (GK73) modern-looking twin spar frame but the GK76A came with huge improvements in new inverted front forks, better brakes, 17″ wheels front and rear, a new 4-1 exhaust, all new styling and an engine producing 59 hp at 14,500 RPM.

In 1990, Suzuki introduced an all-new GSX-R400 for the Japanese market with the code name GK76A. Fierce competition in the 400cc category amongst the Japanese manufactures was fueled by the restrictive riders licensing rules in Japan that favored smaller displacement bikes and the TT-F3 racing class that spurred continual development of the models from the big four Japanese builders.

The GK76A models also saw SP and SP-II versions released by Suzuki, while the base model continued unchanged until production ended in 1996.

This example is VIN: GK76A103799. It came to Iconic as an import from Japan; prior history is not known.

The odometer shows 25,768 kilometers (16,011 miles).

Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us perform a safety inspection and condition report.

Steve did the work, he notes the following in his condition report:
Tire Year Front/ Rear:3222/2622
Tire % Front/ Rear:95/95
Tire Press Front/ Rear:33/36
Brake % Front/ Rear :99/99
Hydraulic:OK
Oil:OK
Coolant:OK
Low Beam:OK
High Beam:OK
Turn:OK
Tail Light:OK
Brake Light:OK
Plate Light:OK
Kill:OK
Horn:OK
Battery:11.5

Notes:
SHOCK SHAFT COVERED IN RUST, NEEDS NEW
REAR ROTOR WORN OUT, NEED NEW
BAD CHARGING SYSTEM
CRACKED UPPER FAIRING HAS BEEN GLUED
RUNS, LIKELY NEEDS CARBS DONE
FORK TUBES HAVE GRIND MARKS, NEED NEW

Modifications:
Aftermarket levers.

Yoshimura Cyclone exhaust.

Steel-braided brake lines.

JTC tank pad.

Bar-ends.

Carbon fiber front fender.

Inside of the tank:

It is riding on Dunlop Roadsmart III tires with date codes of 3222 and 2622.

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 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!