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.
This example is VIN: NC231091284. It came to Iconic as an import from Japan.
The odometer shows 14,902 kilometers (9,259 miles).
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us perform a safety inspection. Our service department notes the following in their condition report:
Gas Tank Condition: Ok
Tire Years – Front: Aged; Rear: 0203
Tire % – Front: 30%; Rear: 40%
Tire Pressure – Front: 18 PSI; Rear: 26PSI
Brake % – Front: 30%; Rear: 35%
Hydraulic – Front: Fail, +3% Moisture; Rear: Fail, +3% Moist.
Engine Oil – Level: High; Quality: Ok
Coolant – Level: Ok; Quality: 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
Final Drive: Ok, chain is dirty
Battery: OCV: 12.03; Charging: 14.4V
Test Ride: None, bike runs on bench ROUGH
Notes:
Tires Installed
Front: 120/60-17
Rear: 150/60-18
REPAIRS RECOMMENDED
-Hydro 2
-Tires
-Chain Service
-Correct oil level
-Front and Rear brake pads
-Battery charger cable
-Carbs (RUNS ON 3)
It is riding on Dunlop tires that have aged out.
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. 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 CBR400RR stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!