zxr 400 L1 - L9

[Stu]

What model was it? 1991 L1 although they are all the same through the years

When did you buy it and how much did it cost? purchased it in 2003 when i first passed my test and paid £1500

Good points? excellent brakes great handling still got the looks for an old bike! easy to work on plenty of spares common tyre sizes 120/60/17 front 160/60/17 rear makes tyres a little easier to get compared to some 400's plenty fast enough excellent in the twistys 145 top end!!

Bad points? seat can be a little uncomfy

Would you get another? yes

insurance group 12

Any other comments?

Probably one of the best 400's about having ridden a few nothing compared to this its the tallest out of all the 400's so ideal if your a bit of a lanky twat these things handle like the are on rails with 64bhp and only 163kg wet theres plenty enough power on them and with 310mm front disks the brakes better then some of the latest 1000cc's! front end is well planted on the floor although it can slap its head once in a while the engines are bullet proof and very basic and easy to work on had a couple of electrical issues on mine but easily sorted out was only mainly lighting so nothing major all in all a excellent starting bike are something for honing around on great fun plenty of power for over takes and soon reaches that top speed with ease! also has a claimed 42mpg so can be pretty good for a commute

http://classic-motorbikes.net/images/gallery/1990-zxr400.jpg

[Guest]

It was a gorgeous bike indeed!!

[argentum40]

Good review Stu.... They do look the part i must admit