1989 Honda VFR400 NC30

Please Note: The seller imported this NC30 from Japan in November 2022. He has much of the paperwork required to secure a US title, but the bike is currently being offered on a Bill of Sale only.

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Essentially a scaled-down version of Honda’s legendary RC30, the VFR400, 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 VFR400 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: NC301000284. The seller purchased it from Towns Honda in Sendai, Japan in November 2022. He states that,” according to the dealer, there was only one owner prior to my purchase.”

During his ownership the seller has covered approximately 3,000 kilometers (1,864 miles). The odometer shows 18,042 kilometers (11,210 miles).

Maintenance:
The seller states, “Towns Honda has a certified HRC maintenance shop on premises who prepped my bike for daily use prior to delivery in November 2022. The last oil change was June 2023 and I am unsure if the speed limiter is still on.”

Modifications:
Aftermarket sprocket.

Custom black tail paint.

Not pictured: Antigravity lithium battery, NGK Iridium spark plugs, charging lead.

Inside of the tank:

It is riding on Dunlop Sportmax GPR-300 tires from 2021.

The sale includes two keys.

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

Currently located in Chula Vista, California, this Honda is offered on a Bill of Sale only. Have any VFR400 NC30 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!

Please Note: The seller imported this NC30 from Japan in November 2022. He has much of the paperwork required to secure a US title, but the bike is currently being offered on a Bill of Sale only.