1996 Honda RVF400 NC35

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: NC351103693. It came to Iconic as an import from Japan.

The odometer shows 15,050 kilometers (9,351 miles).

Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us replace the front and rear pads, wash the calipers, flush the brake fluid, change the oil and oil filter, repair an exhaust leak, remove the toll road hardware, and service the chain. Our service department notes the following in their condition report:

Gas Tank Condition: Ok
Tire Year Front: 3819 / Rear: 1320
Tire % Front: 50% / Rear: 65%
Tire Press Front 32PSI / Rear: 36PSI
Brake % – Front: 100% / Rear: 100%
Hydraulic Fluid – Front: New; Rear: New
Engine Oil – Level: Ok; Quality: New
Coolant Quality: Ok Level: Ok
Low Beam: Ok
High Beam: Ok
Passing Light: Ok
Parking Light: Ok
Turn Signals: Ok
Tail Light: Ok
Brake Light: Ok
Plate Light: Ok
Killswitch: Ok
Horn: Ok
Fork: Ok
Shock/s: Ok
Drive Chain Condition: Ok, cleaned and lubed
Battery:
OCV: 12.46V
Charging: 13.70
Test Ride: 5.5 miles, unit operates as designed
Notes:
**NICE CLEAN EXAMPLE**

Modifications:
Aftermarket exhaust.

Aftermarket levers, reservoir caps.

Gas cap cover.

HID headlights.

Aftermarket temperature gauge.

12V socket.

Battery tender lead.

Inside of the tank:

It is riding on Bridgestone Battlax TS100 tires with date codes of 3819 and 1320.

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 Washington title. Have any RVF400 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!