whats the best
Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 8:01 pm
Hi all
What is the best GSXR 400?
Best handling most wanted model??????
Dunc
What is the best GSXR 400?
Best handling most wanted model??????
Dunc
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whats the best
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Re: whats the best
Posted: Thu Jul 30, 2009 12:38 am
when I was reading b4 I bought mine, and joined this forum, I read that the gk76a (specifically the 1989-1990 model) was the first to have upside-down forks and better brakes n stuff, but the last to be the full 59bhp b4 japanese law said that 400s had to have a max of 53bhp at stock - all this may be totall rubbish as I'm new to all this myself, but it may help if it turns out to be fact
Re: whats the best
Posted: Thu Jul 30, 2009 4:25 pm
Personally, I think 'best' is very subjective in terms of performance or looks etc...
In terms of outright performance, the 59HP models ran up to 1992, and even then, there's only around a 6hp disparity with the later engines. Considering the age difference, a later model may actually be more powerful as it's less worn, and less likely to have been raced.
Certainly, the 4-pot calipers on the GK76a are an improvement over the earlier brakes. The USD forks look a lot better, but there's a weight penalty and i'm not sure they perform any better. My forks are fully adjustable (I have an SP), which is a boon if you can find them.
If it was me, i'd be more concerned with condition than finding one with the right pedigree
In terms of outright performance, the 59HP models ran up to 1992, and even then, there's only around a 6hp disparity with the later engines. Considering the age difference, a later model may actually be more powerful as it's less worn, and less likely to have been raced.
Certainly, the 4-pot calipers on the GK76a are an improvement over the earlier brakes. The USD forks look a lot better, but there's a weight penalty and i'm not sure they perform any better. My forks are fully adjustable (I have an SP), which is a boon if you can find them.
If it was me, i'd be more concerned with condition than finding one with the right pedigree
Re: whats the best
Posted: Thu Jul 30, 2009 7:19 pm
I know of a 1988 bike with a new engine but has a wiring fault that hasn't been started for 2 years. It is supposed to be in very good condition, i havn't seen the bike yet and thats all i know about it (i posted a tiopic "how much for" about is)
My thought was that if it was in good condition that i would have a second project over the winter.
The bike i like the best is i think a 1992 model, the style of the frame is similar looking to the GSXR 1100 K/L and has a screen over the headlights....Is that a GK76????
Dunc
My thought was that if it was in good condition that i would have a second project over the winter.
The bike i like the best is i think a 1992 model, the style of the frame is similar looking to the GSXR 1100 K/L and has a screen over the headlights....Is that a GK76????
Dunc
Re: whats the best
Posted: Thu Jul 30, 2009 7:22 pm
Jaicen
You are thinking of selling yours are you?
Do you have any pics of it?
Dunc
You are thinking of selling yours are you?
Do you have any pics of it?
Dunc
Re: whats the best
Posted: Fri Jul 31, 2009 10:25 am
I am considering selling mine, if you mail me your address I can send you some pics. Might have to clean off all the Scottish road-dirt it's still wearing first
To be honest, I don't want to sell it, but I could really do with something a bit better suited to touring. I was having to keep the revs up to avoid being dropped off from the bigger capacity bikes (FZS600 & XJR900).
To be honest, I don't want to sell it, but I could really do with something a bit better suited to touring. I was having to keep the revs up to avoid being dropped off from the bigger capacity bikes (FZS600 & XJR900).