Description
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In 1994, Honda introduced the RVF400, or NC35. Successor to the VFR400 (not confusing at all), the NC35 was two things: a mini-me of the legendary RC45 and one of the greatest 400s ever built. Just like its 750cc big brother, the NC35’s fit and finish was top-notch, and the model had all the trappings of a full-size superbike in a potent 400cc package.
Think about what a 400cc sportbike means nowadays – then look at what this offered over 20 years ago with the single-sided swingarm, V4 motor, endurance racer-inspired air ducts, and gear-driven cams! The NC35 made it clear that small displacement bikes didn’t have to be cheap. In addition to all the nice details above, the liquid-cooled, DOHC, 90-degree, 399cc V4 with four-valves per cylinder, gear-driven cams, and quad 28mm carbs made just shy of 60hp at 13,000rpm. A 2020 Kawasaki Ninja 400 (still a very fun bike!) makes 45.
Never officially sold outside of the Japanese market, the RVF400 featured a V4 engine in an aluminum twin-spar frame paired with upside-down 41mm Showa forks and a monoshock out back. Dual front discs with Nissin calipers help to slow the 400 from its roughly 125 mph top speed.
This example is VIN: NC351102593. It came to Iconic as an import.
The odometer shows 25,622 kilometers (15,920 miles).
Maintenance:
In preparation for this listing the seller had us clean, service, and sync the carbs, change the oil and oil filter, and install a new battery. We also, cleaned the petcock and spark plugs, rebuilt the starter, and drained the old gas. Finally, we gave the bike a detail.
Our service department notes the following in their condition report:
Gas Tank Internal: Ok
Tire Year Front: 1202 (Michelin) / Rear: 1114 (Bridgestone)
Tire Life Front: 90% / Rear: 80%
Tire Press Front: 30 PSI / Rear: 30 PSI
Brake Life Front: 90% / Rear: 90%
Hydraulic: Brake Fluid Front / Rear: Has 1.5% – 3% Moisture
Oil Quality: New Level: Good
Coolant Quality: A little dark, Level: Low
Drive Chain Condition: Ok
Suspension Leaks: None
Low Beam: Ok
High Beam: Ok
Turn: Ok
Tail Light: Ok
Brake Light: Ok
Plate Light: Ok
Kill: Ok
Horn: Ok
Battery: New 12.2V
No test ride, bike runs as designed
Notes:
• Has a set of mis-matched tires that are aged
• Has some corrosion
• Missing Left Side Rubber, Air Duct (64121-MR8-900)
Services recommended:
• Replace front and rear brake fluid
• Coolant flush and fill
• Replace tires
Modifications:
Aftermarket decals.
Aftermarket smoked windscreen.
Aftermarket sprocket.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Michelin and Bridgestone tires with date codes of 1114 and 2021
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 Tennessee 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 RVF400 NC35 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
