1974 Suzuki TM-400 Cyclone at No Reserve

This 1974 Suzuki TM-400 Cyclone is finished in yellow with green and white graphics and equipped with a 396cc two-stroke single paired with a five-speed transmission. Details include a kick starter, oil injection, a Mikuni carburetor, an expansion-chamber exhaust system, electronic ignition, a black vinyl solo seat, a cross-braced handlebar, high-mount fenders, wire-spoke wheels with alloy rims, and a side stand. This TM-400 was acquired by the seller circa 2016, and it is now offered at no reserve in California for off-road use only with a bill of sale.

The bodywork is finished in yellow with orange and white graphics and paired with white front and side number plates and a single-downtube frame finished in black. Additional features include a 2.1-gallon fuel tank, a black vinyl solo seat, high-mount fenders, folding foot pegs, and a side stand.

Wire-spoke wheels with aluminum alloy rims measuring 21″ up front and 18″ out back are mounted with knobby tires. Braking is handled by drums at both ends. Suspension consists of a conventional telescopic fork as well as a pair of adjustable shocks mounted to the swingarm.

The chrome cross-braced handlebar carries black grips, bright levers with rubber tips, an ignition kill switch on the left, and a twist-grip throttle on the right. The motorcycle is not equipped with an odometer or other instrumentation, therefore true mileage is unknown.

The 396cc two-stroke single features aluminum construction and was factory-rated at 36 horsepower and 32 lb-ft of torque. Details include a kick starter, oil injection, electronic ignition, a Mikuni carburetor, and an upswept expansion-chamber exhaust system. The seller states the engine and transmission were refreshed under prior ownership. The bike has not been started or run under current ownership.

The engine number is shown above, and the frame VIN stamp sequence TM40035346 is shown in the gallery.

The bike is equipped with a wet clutch, a five-speed transmission, and a drive chain with a lower tensioner.

The bike does not have a title or registration. It is being sold on a bill of sale only.