Description
Please note: Iconic Motorbikes has sourced a lightly-used OEM NS400R tank that is available as part of a separate transaction should the buyer be interested.
Additional photos are available here for your perusal.
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. For more information on the NS400R, check out this article from Classic-Motorbikes.net. 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 rehosted on Motorcycle Specs says “the NS is exciting and pretty near faultless.”
This example is VIN: NC191003887. It came to Iconic as an import from Japan; prior history is not known.
The odometer shows 2,095 kilometers (1,301 miles).
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us clean and sync the carbs, replace the spark plugs, change the transmission fluid, flush and fill the brakes, service the chain, and give the bike and tank a detailing.
Gas Tank Condition: Ok, has light rust
Tire Years – Front: 0922; Rear: 1922
Tire % – Front: 100%; Rear: 100%
Tire Pressure – Front: 32 PSI; Rear: 39 PSI
Brake % – Front: 70%; Rear: 70%
Hydraulic Fluid – Front: New; Rear: New
Transmission Oil – Level: Ok; Quality: New
2T Injector Oil – Level: 4/5 full; Quality: Ok
Coolant – Level: Ok; Quality: Unknown
Low Beam:Ok
High Beam: Ok
Passing Light: Ok
Turn Signals: Ok
Tail Light: Ok
Brake Light: Ok
Plate Light: Ok
Killswitch: OK
Horn: Ok
Battery:
OCV: 12.40V
Charging: 14.32V
Test Ride: 7Km test ride, unit operates as designed
Notes:
-Bodywork needs repair + repaint in places
-Engine is oxidized in places
Modifications:
Battery tender lead.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on IRC Durotour tires with date codes of 0922 and 1922.
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 Oregon 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 NS400R stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
