400cc advice

**benbuddy** · 10th January 2007, 19:07

as some with good memories may remember,i want a 400cc bike,getting close to a purchase now and im wondering if there is any advice from experienced riders that i should know.eg problems with reliability or performance. loking at a fzr400, gsx400, zxr400, cbr400 or maybe a vfr400 if im willing to pay extra.
thanks

**Karma** · 10th January 2007, 19:10

Most of them are physically small to sit on, if you're tall it may be a problem, parts can be hard to get hold of for some as they tend to be used in F3 who snap up any parts that are around.

Other than that... go for it.

**benbuddy** · 10th January 2007, 19:17

thanks man,never thought about racers stealing all of the parts

,quite good 2 know. yeah i fit on them alright too thanks

**gamgee** · 10th January 2007, 19:54

have you ridden any of them any decent distance?
the vfr took a bit of getting used to, and a big change in my posture on the bike, just to make it bearable, but thats because I use it for commuting

there have been a couple of threads recently about the 400's:
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ad.php?t=40842
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ad.php?t=33256

**benbuddy** · 11th January 2007, 18:24

nah havnt ridden them a decent distance,actually only rode the cbr for a few kms, i should ride the most uncomfie one for ages and see wot happens. yeah i read your thread about your wrists,abit worrying. thanks for the links too

**bistard** · 11th January 2007, 18:32

Just do it man,buy one!!
I have talked my wife into us buying a bike for her,she has her full licence
I have suggested a ZXR400,small enough for her to ride,enough grunt & a spare bike for my race bike
PERFECT!!!!

**benbuddy** · 13th January 2007, 08:56

yeah man,i'm f-ing going to now,cant wait!

**Deviant Esq** · 13th January 2007, 09:22

I'm quite interested in knowing if people can compare for me what some differences are between the GSXR400, CBR400, and VFR400. I'm really quite keen on a VFR after hearing about its engine being a bit more flexable, with a bit more pull in the midrange compared to the inline 4s, but it depends on what those are like. I also like the look of the rear swingarm on the VFR. Must admit I haven't seen too much info or pics of the CBR and GSXR... can anyone assist?

Sorry about the hijack, but it helps both of us.

**Str8 Jacket** · 13th January 2007, 11:55

My FZR is quite alot bigger than a few of the other 400's because the tank is quite long on it. When its parked next to a 96/7 ZX6R its practically the same size!

**DUCATI*HARD** · 14th January 2007, 07:34

i suggest you buy my missus bike,ducati 400,performance,power,class and comfort all in one.check out the for sale section.ride the best.cheers.

**Paulus** · 14th January 2007, 07:59

Something to think about is the fact that all of these bikes are now getting rather old. Many will no longer have factory parts support from their manufacturer available (or are due to have this happen soon). That said my personal favourite is the NC30.