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.
Powering the NC30 was a carbureted, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 16-valve, V4 with gear-driven cams that gave the NC30 a unique roar. With a relatively flat torque curve and a redline of 14,500rpm, the NC30’s V4 was good for around 30 ft-lbs of torque and just shy of 60hp. Top-speed was a respectable 130mph, and with a wet weight of only 400lbs, the VFR400R’s dual front 296mm discs and four-piston calipers were more than sufficient at slowing things down.
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: NC3010113536. The seller states: “I received the bike in good running condition , but with no history. So I decided to completely rebuild the bike from the ground up, working on improving every part of the bike as I went along , and adding some more modern touches for an ultimate road VFR400 NC30.”
During their ownership, the seller has covered Zero miles. The odometer shows 59,854 kilometers, (37,191 miles).
Maintenance:
The seller states: “I have done everything on the bike (I have documented all the work with photos)”
Modifications:
Renthal chain and Sprockets, new OE spec bodykit, gear indicator, HEL brake lines.
Tyga Carbon airbox.
Ti-Nitride forks with Race Tech emulators.
YSS Rear shock.
916 style steering damper.
Yoshimura 60mm Carbon fibre exhaust.
Tyga rear sets and Prestige Performance paint finish -Quick shifter.
Angel eye headlights – LED bulbs throughout.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Bridgestone Battlax T31 tires with date codes of 3721 and 3324.
The sale includes 2 ignition keys.
Cosmetic Blemishes: The seller states that there are no blemishes. Please see the album in the “Photos” tab for all known cosmetic blemishes.
Currently located in St. Albans, UK, this Honda is offered with UK V5 documentation and a current MOT. International buyers will receive a Bill Of Sale.
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