No Reserve – 1987 Kawasaki GPX400R Project

SOLD FOR: $2,550

Reserve price has been met.

This auction ended on April 7, 2023

Winner: w***k

Winning Bid: $2,300
Buyer Fee: $250
Total: $2,550

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Description

Additional photos of this Kawasaki GPX400R are available here for your perusal.

Kawasaki introduced the GPX400R in 1987 as the intended successor to its veritable GPZ400R. As things would turn out, however, both models ended up being produced in parallel until they were discontinued in favor of the ZZ-R400 and the ZXR400 in 1990. Because of its three-year production life, the GPX is a rare sight nowadays — even in Japan.

Despite its similarities to the GPZ, the GPX featured several notable differences (some of which were even carried over in the models’ final year of production). For one, Kawasaki ditched the tubular aluminum chassis in favor of a FAST steel frame. What’s more, the engine was redesigned and lightened in order to squeeze out some more power and a higher top speed. Most significantly, though, were the changes to the braking and suspension — Kawasaki fitted the GPX400R with upgraded two-piston calipers and replaced the automatic variable dampening system (AVDS) with its improved Electronic Suspension Control System (ESCS).

This example is VIN: ZX400F000991.

The odometer shows 7,075 kilometers (4,396 miles).

The owner imported this bike from Japan several years ago with the intent of reselling it in the US. He had it running and for sale at the 2019 Barber Vintage Festival. It did not sell there, and due to COVID the bike has been in storage since. At a minimum, it will need a new battery and the carbs cleaned to run. To ride, it would likely also need a full fluid flush and new tires. We have not inspected it.

Modifications:
This GPX appears to be stock.

Inside of the tank:

It is riding on Dunlop K205 tires which have aged out.

The sale includes one key (the other keys do not fit and may be for a different bike).

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 Kawasaki is offered on a clean Ohio title. Have any GPX400R stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!

Additional Information

Location

Santa Monica, California

Year

1987

Make

Kawasaki

Model

GPX400R

Mileage

4,396

VIN

ZX400F000991

Title

Clean

Title State/Country

Ohio

Private Party/Dealership

Private Party

Additional Charges

No

Total Bids Placed: 24

Auction has ended.

Highest bidder was: w***k

Bidder Name Bidding Time Bid Auto
w***k April 7, 2023 11:04 am PDT $2,300
b******t April 7, 2023 11:02 am PDT $2,200
w***k April 7, 2023 11:00 am PDT $2,100
b******t April 7, 2023 10:59 am PDT $2,000
w***k April 7, 2023 10:58 am PDT $1,900
b******t April 7, 2023 10:57 am PDT $1,800 Auto
w***k April 7, 2023 10:57 am PDT $1,700
b******t April 7, 2023 7:45 am PDT $1,600 Auto
w*****t April 7, 2023 7:45 am PDT $1,500
b******t April 6, 2023 11:44 pm PDT $1,299
h********r April 6, 2023 11:44 pm PDT $1,199 Auto
h********r April 5, 2023 1:46 pm PDT $1,149 Auto
c***0 April 5, 2023 1:46 pm PDT $1,049
h********r April 5, 2023 9:59 am PDT $949 Auto
c***0 April 5, 2023 9:59 am PDT $849
h********r April 5, 2023 9:20 am PDT $749 Auto
c***0 April 5, 2023 9:20 am PDT $649
h********r April 5, 2023 6:38 am PDT $549 Auto
c***0 April 5, 2023 6:38 am PDT $449
h********r April 4, 2023 6:54 pm PDT $349
c***0 April 4, 2023 6:54 pm PDT $249 Auto
c***0 April 4, 2023 1:36 pm PDT $201
d*m April 2, 2023 6:41 pm PDT $101
a*e March 31, 2023 4:57 pm PDT $1 Reserve
Auction started March 31, 2023 7:20 am PDT
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