Is this 1992 GSXR-400 too expensive?

**steved** · 12th January 2006, 19:31

http://www.trademe.co.nz/structure/a...sp?id=45004366

He is starting at $3500 and I think he's looking for $4k.

Cheers

**riffer** · 12th January 2006, 21:11

Quite probably asking too much.

The way our licensing laws work, 250's cost way too much. And then people upgrade to 600s or bigger when they get their full.

So there's not a huge market for the 400s unless you count racing.

But its a nice bike. If you like it, and can afford it, and want to spend that money on it, go for it.

If it was a 250, we'd be calling it a bargain.

**Timber020** · 12th January 2006, 21:38

Due to japans licensing rules the 400's are highly sort after like the 250's are here. Great bikes.

**Sniper** · 12th January 2006, 21:59

Notice its rated as a 499cc? Must be a typo

**mattt** · 12th January 2006, 21:59

Looks alright, don't go over 4k thou. I've had a couple of 400's - they bloody good fun, size of a 250 but a little (tiny) bit more power.

**Gforce** · 24th January 2006, 11:44

250 worth way less than 400 in Japan market,dunt let the dealers full you.dealers here earns a lot of money on the 250s.If u got a full,400 is a good choice.In China,the 250s are about half price of the 400s.

**MSTRS:Me** · 24th January 2006, 11:49

You are sort of right, But this IS NZ, and the little things like supply & demand must be factored in

**Coyote** · 24th January 2006, 11:55

Originally Posted by Gforce

250 worth way less than 400 in Japan market,dunt let the dealers full you.dealers here earns a lot of money on the 250s.If u got a full,400 is a good choice.In China,the 250s are about half price of the 400s.

So would it be cheaper to import a 400 from over there than try get one here?

**Gforce** · 24th January 2006, 12:01

Originally Posted by alarumba

So would it be cheaper to import a 400 from over there than try get one here?

That's for sure.

**Coyote** · 24th January 2006, 12:04

Originally Posted by Gforce

That's for sure.

Excellent. Time to get a RVF and some TYGA fairings

**Gforce** · 24th January 2006, 12:07

Originally Posted by alarumba

Excellent. Time to get a RVF and some TYGA fairings

Try to find a mint condition one in Japan and order a replica fairings in China.The TYGA fairings are so expensive and they r without paiting.

**XTC** · 24th January 2006, 12:08

It's a bargain. Couldn't buy as new one for that. See that dick in the questions who offered $2500 what a tosser! he should get real.

**Coyote** · 24th January 2006, 12:18

Originally Posted by Gforce

Try to find a mint condition one in Japan and order a replica fairings in China.The TYGA fairings are so expensive and they r without paiting.

What's the fun in already painted stock fairings?

And I agree with XTC, I think it's a pretty good deal. Very tidy looking bike, could do a lot worse

**Gforce** · 24th January 2006, 12:26

not stock,u can got what ever paint u want in China.like Rossi replica, Repsol replica or telefonica movistar......In NZ,it will cost over $1000for the graphic painting

**Coyote** · 24th January 2006, 12:35

Originally Posted by Gforce

not stock,u can got what ever paint u want in China.like Rossi replica, Repsol replica or telefonica movistar......In NZ,it will cost over $1000for the graphic painting

That's awesome. I'll have to see about that when I can afford it. Do they have replica fairings like that for NSRs as well?