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: NC351003180.
The odometer shows 3,173 kilometers (1,971 miles).
Maintenance:
In preparation for this listing, the seller had us clean and sync the carbs, change the oil, and flush, fill, and bleed both the coolant and brake fluid. We also replaced the coolant overflow hose, removed and replaced the drive chain, and disassembled and cleaned the left hand multi-switch electrical contacts.
Our service department notes the following on their condition report:
Gas Tank Internal Condition: OK
Tire Years – Front: 3810; Rear: 1310
Tire % – Front: 70%; Rear: 70%
Tire Pressure – Front: 32 PSI; Rear: 32 PSI
Brake % – Front: 90%; Rear: 90%
Front Hydraulic Fluid: NEW
Rear Hydraulic Fluid: NEW
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid: N/A
Engine Oil – Level: Ok; Quality: NEW
Coolant – Level: Ok; Quality: NEW
Low Beam: OK
High Beam: OK
Passing Light: Ok
Parking Light: NA
Turn Signals: OK
Tail Light: OK
Brake Light: OK
Plate Light: OK
Killswtich: OK
Horn: OK
Fork: OK
Shock/s: OK
Final Drive: NEW CHAIN
Battery Standing Voltage: 12.6V
Battery Charging Voltage at 4K RPM: 13.5V
Test Ride: 10.56 Miles, unit operates as designed
Notes:
-Original tool bag and owner’s manual(Japanese) in tail
REPAIRS RECOMMEND:
• TIRES (OLD 2010)
Modifications:
Keiti Additions tank pads.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Pirelli Diablo Rosso tires with date codes of 1310 and 3610.
The sale includes four 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. 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!
