1991 Honda VFR400 NC30 with 864 Miles

SOLD FOR: $14,980

Seller accepted post-auction offer.

Sold on February 3, 2024

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Description

Please note: The seller has since swapped the exhaust for a much cleaner unit from another NC30.

Additional photos are available here for your perusal.

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: NC301057551. The seller acquired the bike from a collector in Utah in 2017.

During his ownership, the seller has covered less than five miles. The odometer shows 1,392 kilometers. The seller states that it currently reads 1,392 kilometers (864 miles).

Maintenance:
The seller states, “The carbs and fluids were recently serviced and the bike was detailed.”

Modifications:
Braided stainless steel brake lines.

Inside of the tank:

The tires have aged out.

The sale includes one key, a selection of manuals, as well as a rear stand.

Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:

“Cracking of letters & wings on right side of gas tank.”

“Small dent on bottom of exhaust guard.”

Currently located in Swansea, Massachusetts, this Honda is offered on a clean Utah title. Have any VFR400 NC30 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!

Additional Information

Location

Swansea, Massachusetts

Year

1991

Make

Honda

Model

VFR400

Mileage

864

VIN

NC301057551

Title

Clean

Title State/Country

Utah

Private Party/Dealership

Dealership

Additional Charges

No

VIN Report

N/A

Total Bids Placed: 42

Auction has ended.

Auction expired without reaching reserve price.

Highest bidder was: w***k

After the auction ended, the seller accepted an offer of $14,980 including buyer fees.

Bidder Name Bidding Time Bid Auto
w***k December 14, 2023 11:59 am PST $8,001
m*******r December 14, 2023 11:59 am PST $7,999 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
m*******r December 14, 2023 11:58 am PST $7,601 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
w***k December 14, 2023 11:58 am PST $7,501
m*******r December 14, 2023 11:58 am PST $7,301 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
w***k December 14, 2023 11:58 am PST $7,201
m*******r December 14, 2023 11:57 am PST $7,100
i******3 December 14, 2023 11:57 am PST $7,000 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
i******3 December 14, 2023 11:48 am PST $6,900 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
g*******n December 14, 2023 11:48 am PST $6,800
i******3 December 14, 2023 11:47 am PST $6,600 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
g*******n December 14, 2023 11:47 am PST $6,500
i******3 December 14, 2023 11:47 am PST $6,200
t*********3 December 14, 2023 11:47 am PST $6,100 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
t*********3 December 14, 2023 8:44 am PST $6,099
t**************r December 14, 2023 8:44 am PST $5,999 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
t**************r December 11, 2023 2:00 am PST $5,900 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
s***********x December 11, 2023 2:00 am PST $5,800
t**************r December 10, 2023 6:14 pm PST $5,600 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
m*********9 December 10, 2023 6:14 pm PST $5,500
t**************r December 10, 2023 12:39 pm PST $4,950 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
s***********x December 10, 2023 12:39 pm PST $4,850
t**************r December 10, 2023 12:38 pm PST $4,350 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
s***********x December 10, 2023 12:38 pm PST $4,250
t**************r December 10, 2023 12:38 pm PST $3,900 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
s***********x December 10, 2023 12:38 pm PST $3,800
t**************r December 9, 2023 5:28 pm PST $3,100
m*********r December 9, 2023 5:28 pm PST $3,000 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
m*********r December 8, 2023 7:04 pm PST $2,900
t*****s December 8, 2023 7:04 pm PST $2,800 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
m*********r December 8, 2023 7:04 pm PST $2,700
t*****s December 8, 2023 9:32 am PST $2,600 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
m*********r December 8, 2023 9:32 am PST $2,500
t*****s December 8, 2023 9:27 am PST $2,101
m*********r December 8, 2023 9:17 am PST $2,001
s*****************s December 8, 2023 9:17 am PST $2,000 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
s*****************s December 8, 2023 9:03 am PST $1,101
m*********r December 8, 2023 8:54 am PST $1,001
t**************r December 8, 2023 8:54 am PST $1,000 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
t**************r December 8, 2023 8:53 am PST $201 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
m*********r December 8, 2023 8:53 am PST $101
t**************r December 7, 2023 11:10 am PST $1
Auction started December 7, 2023 10:30 am PST
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1991 Honda VFR400 NC30 with 864 Miles
Asking price (including buyer’s fee): SOLD FOR: $14,980
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