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In 1983, Freddie Spencer became the world’s youngest 500cc World Champion, and he did it on a Honda V3. Honda responded by releasing a 250cc production bike to commemorate the win, but it took them until 1985 to build something closer to the actual size of Freddie’s champion. That was the NS400R, and even though it gave up 100cc and plenty of power to the race bike, Honda called it a “race replica”.
The two-stroke V-3 displaced 387cc and it was good for 72 horsepower and 37 pound feet of torque, both at nearly 10,000 rpm. Oh – and the whole thing weighed less than 360 pounds. Depending on who you talked to, the NS400R wasn’t as fast or aggressive as the 500cc race reps from Yamaha and Suzuki – but the tradeoff was that this was a confident handling bike. A review re-hosted on Motorcycle Specs says, “The NS is exciting and pretty near faultless.”
For more information on the NS400R, check out this article from Classic-Motorbikes.net.
Manufactured in August 1985, this example is VIN: JH2NC1900GM000001, with matching engine number. The seller inherited it from her father, motorcycle collector and enthusiast Robert Perry, who acquired it in June 1988.
The odometer shows 8,092 kilometers (5,028 miles). “It is unknown if the mileage shown is correct or not.”
Maintenance:
“New Battery, fluids changed, front and rear calipers rebuilt. Motor appears to have had the top end done at some point as the gaskets do not look to be original.”
The seller notes that the horn does not work. Our partners at Dreamcycle inspected the bike and have provided the following condition report:
Modifications:
This NS400R appears to be stock.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Bridgestone BT45 tires with date codes of 4900 and 3701.
The sale includes 1 ignition key.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album in the “Photos” tab for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
“Marks, scratches and some cracks in some of the bodywork. Some paint looks to be redone, worn paint on rear brake master cylinder and various other parts as photographed. Worn paint on rims, some repairs to plastic dash panel below gauge lights.”
Currently located in Sorrento, British Columbia, Canada, this Honda is offered on a clean British Columbia registration. Have any NS400R stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
