Description
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Affectionately known as the Babyblade, the Honda CBR400RR was a 400cc sportbike sold only in Japan for approximately 15 years. The nickname came about as it was the smaller brother to the Fireblade.
In the 90s, the American motorcycle market was the epitome of “the bigger, the better.” But in Japan, the 400cc class was where most of the innovation was happening due to licensing/displacement restrictions. Every Japanese OEM invested countless dollars into improving their 400cc offerings, and models wouldn’t go more than a couple of years without significant upgrades.
As Visor Down found in its review, “it might lack top end zap, but what it has is a far wider spread of power that makes it considerably less frantic to ride. Overtakes don’t require a tap dance on the gear lever and pulling away isn’t a clutch-frying experience either. It feels like someone has taken the power characteristics of a 600cc bike, and just shrunk them a little. Because of this friendly delivery, the CBR is a pleasure to ride. The clutch is nice and light for town riding, the seat height low and the power on tap instead of needing a search party. On the open road the CBR delivers the kind of handling and performance you’d expect from a 400, in a refined fashion.”
This example is VIN: NC291005626. It came to Iconic as an import from Japan; prior history is not known.
The odometer shows 40,837 miles.
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us replace the pulse generator, perform a safety inspection, and make a list of recommended repairs. Olly did the work, he notes the following in his condition report:
Gas Tank Internals: Ok
Tire Year Front: 2008 / Rear: 0809
Tire Life Front: 30% / Rear: 30%
Tire Press Front: 34 PSI / Rear: 34 PSI
Brake Life Front: 30% / Rear : 30%
Hydraulic: Bad Front & Rear Brake
Fluid Dark/Low
Oil Quality: Bad
Level: Low
Coolant Quality: Unknown
Level: Low
Drive Train: Bad Sprocket as well
Low Beam: OK
High Beam: Ok
Turn: Ok
Tail Light: Ok
Brake Light: Ok
Plate Light: Ok
Kill: Ok
Horn: Ok
Battery: 11.54V Standing
Notes:
– Very Heavy Oxidation and rust in places
– Chinese bodywork not in the best condition and broken in places
– No bar ends
– Broken front brake reservoir
Recommended Services:
• Oil Service
• Hydro 2 (Front and Rear Brakes)
• RR Coolant
• RR Chain and Sprocket
• New tires
• RR Front Brake Reservoir
• New Brake pads
Modifications:
Aftermarket bodywork.
Aftermarket muffler.
Aftermarket gas cap.
Swingarm spools.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Avon AV59 tires that have aged out.
The sale includes one key.
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 CBR400 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
