Opinions on GSXR400R?

T0MMY · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 Jun 2008 Karma :

Although I'm supposed to be getting rid of all my bikes I've been offered a cheapy cheap 1995 GSXR400R which I'm quite tempted by Rolling Eyes

I really like the looks of them but don't know much about them other than the handling should be excellent and the engine will need it's neck wrung to make progress whilst not actually being very fast...sounds like the perfect bike to me Laughing

Any opinions on reliability, running costs, day to day usability etc.?

Also any common faults to look out for when I see the bike?
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Cptn. Awesome · Crazy Courier Joined: 12 Sep 2007 Karma :

It won't need it's neck wrung to get you moving, that's a bit of a misconception. No they won't be as fast as a 600 but then again many riders of a 400 find they can be more fun too ride.

It's all up to your personal preferences really. You probably will find it quite fun and cheap to run.
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Frost · World Chat Champion Joined: 26 May 2004 Karma :

0-60 in under 5 seconds and a top speed of 130mph is defiantly something you can make progress on! Laughing

Though it is true that they rev high and need revving out in every gear to keep up with anything modern. I got a bit tired of 80mph being 8000rpm on my 400 on long jouneys. They are also a bit on the small side so if your a big bloke i wouldn't get one for the commute. Otherwise they are great fun! Of the 400's i'd say the suzukis probably have the worst reliability record but provided its in good condition, you don't overpay and you treat it right it should have 10's of thousands of miles left in it.

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T0MMY · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 Jun 2008 Karma :

Not a bad purchase then all in all maybe? I do like smaller bikes...

BlueX5...when you say derestriction do you mean the 112mph top speed restriction or are they power restricted too? I read that the power of these later ones is lower than with the earlier engine.
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T0MMY · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 Jun 2008 Karma :

Ok, that's good to know, I suspected it may be the case. Think I'll go to have a look then, pricewise it'll be a swap for my XT350 with cash my way Shocked

Amazing what old greenlaners are worth.
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Wafer_Thin_Ham · Super Spammer Joined: 18 Nov 2005 Karma :

Maybe worth checking to see if it'san SP. The SP was the trick version and got a close ratio gear box(vey tall first gear if my memory serves me correctly) and more adjustable front forks(has adjustment for rebound on the tops) amougst other things, so naturally commands more money.

As Blue says the carb O rings are a well known weak point on them.
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