Looking for info on 400 imports.*Updated - got one!

[yambabe]

Before you all cry "400-grey-bike" I am already registered on there but find they are very sports-oriented whereas the ones I am looking at aren't.

But you will all no doubt be pleased to hear (well G will anyway) that they are not cruisers either. Not sporty either cos I can't do the head-down-arse-up riding position (or even feet-back-reach-over-the-tank) but some little brothers of popular models.

The problem I'm having is that because they are imports google is not my friend and I can't track down much in the way of specs for them (most of the pages I find are in Japanese)

I'll be looking at a few over the coming month or so, and obviously the height is going to be a limiting factor (although I now have a nice upholstery man whose prices are reasonable so getting a couple of inches of padding taken out of seats will definitely be an option) so I'm hopeful that I will fit on at least a couple!

First option is the 400 Bandit. I like these cos there's a fair few about and I know I can fit on one, had some opinions on those previously though so leave them to one side for now. Please don't suggest an SV400 too cos they are definitely too tall, I've tried.


Sooo, current options that I will be looking to find and test (I refer you to my other thread about bike shops lol) are:

ZR400 Zephyr (Kawasaki)

XJR400 (Yamaha)

400 fazer (Yamaha)

Anyone had one, know about them, etc etc? All opinions good and bad gratefully received!

Any other suggestions for similar bikes power, height and riding position-wise?
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[quik_d]

Bros 400? A lot of people mock them but i loved it, small bike for me but then i'm 6ft 1, corners really well and the engine is quite lively IMO. Definately worth a consideration, i enjoyed every minute of riding it.

As far as 400 bandits go my brother had one and they are the same size i think as the 600 but look nice and go quite well but my brother did complain about them being too revvy and not much mid range.

Dean
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[GiXXXer]

i have a 400 bandit variable valve model and cannot rate it highly enough for the verticaly challenged (although i am 5"9 lol ) it has good power and can be chucked into corners like nothing else they sound good with a race pipe on to
if you are any where near york you are more than welcome to come and view it, although it is a cat c write off due to a female muppet knocking me off it is now my winter bike, but i work as a bike mechanic and we sponser a stunt team and they say theyll teach me to stunt it when summer come round again which is wayyyyyyy cool

any questions just gimme a shout
cheers
adam
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[The Tot]

i;m a buit drunk at them ometn so i don't know how this will bnode. i've scrolled up the thing s so i can see thes screen. if this is confusing, t's cos i'm tyrign to red screen without rading aids lik contact lenses.

Baby yam, fer suggestions

Honda CB-1 NC27. They hav e the same engine as the CBR400 gullarm and its' really cheap to mantain. You can have them for about 800 quid in reasonable nick. Gear driven cams mean engine longevity is pretty good. Most are ridden by couriers though which is a bit of a downer, but goes to show their popularity and strenghts. 40,000 miles iant too uncommon on a used bike.His did aboyt 115mph and it does look nice anr as i mentioned perviously, it mirrors the look of bigger bikes. Very comfortable to ride too so i'm told.


Honda Cb4 superdream. They look like the honda CB1300, twin shocks, i think showa, but mite need to be confirmed. Jammy-G's dad has one and it's a nice looking bike. It too has V-tec, like the bandit, looks nicer, but costs more to buy, 1000-2000 for a decent example. I might be right im thinking they need 180 section rear tyres? or is that 160? The sound nice and are pretty nippy.
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[kawashima]

You can see various 400cc naked models, total 6 pages.
There's specification on page6.
400cc naked bikes

GSR400 impression
GSR400 impression

CB400SF impression
CB400SF impression

[distortion]

Hey Jo,
Why dont you ask on www.400greybike.co.uk

Im sure there will be someone on there who could help you in your quest as the name of the site says all

[Kwack636]

https://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/suzu/suzuki_gsxr400%2090.htm


awesome site
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[stemc]

Hi,,

I have a Zephyr 550 Uk version for sale at the moment , your welcome to come and take it for a spin to see how it compares to any other bikes you've ridden..

They are quite noisy being air / oil cooled when cold but they are easy to work on, the www.zephyr-zone.com has loads of useful info

[yambabe]

Bought the 400 zephyr today! Back later with full details.......
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[andrea]

Good choice Jo, pics pics pics

[stemc]

Congratulations !!,,
if it's the same as the 550 it might be worth practicing putting the seat back on a few times it can be a real PITA.
Other than that though they are a really good bike