What 400?

mike_neon · Scooby Slapper Joined: 16 Apr 2003 Karma :

As mentioned in the other post of mine about the GSXR not to get, what 400's would you recommend and why?

The budget i have is £2000 and no more, must inlcude a restriction kit also

PsychoHippy · Jammy Git Joined: 01 Jul 2002 Karma :

Alot of people rate the ZX4R quite highly, but I don't know about the cost.
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Robby · Dirty Old Man Joined: 16 May 2002 Karma :

VFR400 or CBR400 are both good for 400s, ZXR400 is also good but rock hard suspension.

Best for comfort is probably the CBR400, and RVF would be the most flexible and best on the road.

Ste · Not Work Safe Joined: 01 Sep 2002 Karma :

How about https://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=15667

The price has dropped, but I dont know what to. Best ask Phoenix for the details Smile

Luke_Retrofly · Silly Lesbian Joined: 05 Jul 2003 Karma :

hi
probably the VFR 400 , they are the most popular as far as i know, and solid built engines and finding one for less than £2000 is easy Very Happy

plus you get to look like this
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Phoenix · Twisted Firestarter Joined: 01 Aug 2002 Karma :

My ZXR400 is now £1600 ovno and with reasonably local delivery possible (say 50miles).

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TiN · Pocket Tin Joined: 14 Feb 2002 Karma :

So are you still looking at needing finance (i.e. having to buy from a dealer), or can you buy privately now?

NC30s will probably hold their value better than the other 400s, mainly due to their pedigree and the fact that they haven't been changed throughout the years. You can get UK NC30s as well.

CBR400 Gull-Arm (NC29) and the RVF (NC35) are more modern and will often be tidier (mainly due to their respective ages), but expect to pay a premium for them, especially from a dealer.
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G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

NC30s can occasionally be pciked up at fairly reasonable prices, ie <£1.5k, for not too knackered examples, definatley with less mileage than that GSXR400 suggested.

alliamc · Nearly there... Joined: 04 Jun 2003 Karma :

i wanna get a zxr400, they're prettier bikes than VFR's Smile

but if i could afford it i'd probably get an RVF or new CBR, although there's an RVF going at a salvage yard for £1600
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TiN · Pocket Tin Joined: 14 Feb 2002 Karma :

You don't really wanna be buying a salvaged grey-import V4...just asking for trouble.
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