No Reserve – 1989 Honda VFR400 NC30

Description

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Essentially a scaled-down version of Honda’s legendary RC30, the VFR400R, or NC30, was a race-bred 400cc superbike introduced in the late 1980s. A smaller and cheaper alternative to the VFR750R, the 400 still possessed the same bodywork and livery as the 750, as well as its stellar reliability and fit and finish which had become Honda hallmarks.

The trick little 400 was also an early adopter of various features such as its 360-degree “big bang” firing order, TRAC (Torque Reactive Anti-dive Circuit) 41mm telescopic front-end, and ELF’s Pro-Arm single-sided swing-arm. Just like its three-quarter-liter sibling, the welterweight VFR used a competition-derived aluminum twin-spar frame. A four-into-one exhaust exited on the left side of the bike, enabling easy access to the 18” rear wheel, and the suspension’s preload and rebound were both adjustable.

The VFR400R was created for the Japanese domestic market, though it was officially sold in parts of Europe for a time, albeit in limited numbers. Produced until being phased out in ’94, the NC30 wasn’t ever sold in the US, though grey market examples have found their way to US shores.

This example is VIN: NC301005163. It came to Iconic as an import from Japan; prior history is not known.

The odometer shows 19,682 kilometers (12,229 miles).

Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us clean and sync the carbs, replace the intake manifolds, clean the spark plugs, replace the water pump, and flush and fill the coolant.

Olly did the work, he notes the following in his condition report:

Gas Tank Internal: Ok
Tire Years – Front: 2019; Needs Replacing; Rear: 2019
Tire Life – Front: 0%,Tread Cracking ;Rear:100%
Tire Pressure – Front/Rear: 33PSI
Brake Life – Front/Rear: 95%
Hydraulic Fluid – Front/Rear: Ok
Drive Chain: Poor
Engine Oil – Level: Ok; Quality: Used
Coolant – Level: Ok; Quality: New
Low Beam: Ok
High Beam: Ok
Turn Signals: Ok
Tail Light: Ok
Brake Light: Ok
Plate Light: Ok
Killswitch: Ok
Horn: Ok
Battery: SOC: 13.13V

BIKE CONDITION
-Front brake calipers dirty, need washing/cleaning

Modifications:
Massert exhaust.

Aftermarket heated grips.

Sticker delete.

Honda wing stickers.

Tank pad.

Inside of the tank:

It is riding on Dunlop Sportmax GPR-300 tires with date codes of 1619 and 3519.

The sale includes two keys.

Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:

Currently located at our facility in Santa Monica, California (please make an appointment for an inspection), this Honda is offered on a clean Oregon title. Please note that as an import, this bike lacks certain compliance and emissions stickers that the state of California would require to transfer a title. Have any VFR400 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!