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: NC301103967. It came to Iconic as an import from Japan.
The odometer shows 12,042 kilometers (7,482 miles).
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us clean and sync the carbs, replace the spark plugs, fuel lines, and intake manifolds, change the battery, wash the airbox and air filters, and pressure test the cooling system. Our service department notes the following in their condition report:
Fuel Tank Internal: Ok
Tire Years – Front: 3409; Rear: Pre 2000
Tire Life – Front: 70%; Rear: 5%, at wearbars
Tire Pressure – Front/Rear: 32PSI
Brake Life – Front/Rear: 90%
Suspension Leaks – Front: right fork seal leaking; Rear: None
Hydraulic Fluid – Front: Marginal, 2.5% Moisture; Rear: Fail, +3% Moisture
Drive Chain Condition: Ok, dirty
Engine Oil -Level: Overfilled; Quality: Ok
Coolant – Level: Ok; Quality: Ok
Low Beam: Ok
High Beam: Ok, selection switch gummed up
Passing Light: Ok
Parking Light: Ok
Turn Signals: Ok, switch gummy
Tail Light: Ok
Brake Light: Ok, no rear brake switch
Plate Light: Ok Killswitch: Ok
Horn: Ok
Battery: SOC: 12.6V, New
Battery Charging Voltage: 13.87V @ 4K RPM
Test Ride: None taken, rear tire is twenty years old and has cracks in sidewall
BIKE CONDITION
– Engine oil overfilled
– Front and rear brake fluid have excess moisture
– Chain service needed
– Turn signal switch gummed up
– Right fork seal leaking
– Pitting on forks stanchions
– Oxidation/corrosion all around bike; fork lowers, calipers, rotors, engine, subframe, triple clamp
– Rear master cylinder not building pressure
– Mismatched brand of tires
– Fairing V-section has tire rub
– Side stand missing rubber tip
– Paint chipping on wheels
– Chain slider has crack across top section
– Tail section not fully installed, RH panel interferes with rear brake master
– Staining on tail section, parts of fuel tank
– Scuffs on RH bodywork, fuel tank, LH bodywork, top of fuel tank
– Windshield has small scratches and stains
BIKE ADDITIONS
– Aftermarket rear sets and foot pegs
– Stainless steel front brake lines, front reservoir, hose and mounting bracket
-“Ethos Designs” muffler, full exhaust system
– Fork preload hand-adjusters installed
REPAIRS RECOMMENDED
• Oil + Filter
• Forks
• Tires + Chain
• Master Cylinder rebuild
• Hydro x2
• Clean LH control switch
Modifications:
Aftermarket muffler.
Braided stainless steel brake lines.
Aftermarket rearsets, foot pegs.
Aftermarket preload hand adjusters, reservoir.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Dunlop Sportmax 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 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 VFR400 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
