Description
Please note: This is part of the Greg Zydyk collection.
Click here for an VINData Motorcycle History Report on this 1992 Honda CBR400RR.
Affectionately known as the Babyblade, the Honda CBR400RR was a 400cc sportbike sold only in Japan for approximately 15 years. The nickname came about as it was the smaller brother to the Fireblade.
In the 90s, the American motorcycle market was the epitome of “the bigger, the better.” But in Japan, the 400cc class was where most of the innovation was happening due to licensing/displacement restrictions. Every Japanese OEM invested countless dollars into improving their 400cc offerings, and models wouldn’t go more than a couple of years without significant upgrades.
As Visor Down found in its review, “it might lack top end zap, but what it has is a far wider spread of power that makes it considerably less frantic to ride. Overtakes don’t require a tap dance on the gear lever and pulling away isn’t a clutch-frying experience either. It feels like someone has taken the power characteristics of a 600cc bike, and just shrunk them a little. Because of this friendly delivery, the CBR is a pleasure to ride. The clutch is nice and light for town riding, the seat height low and the power on tap instead of needing a search party. On the open road the CBR delivers the kind of handling and performance you’d expect from a 400, in a refined fashion.”
This example is VIN: NC291103161. The seller imported the bike 13 years ago and states, “if I had to keep one bike for myself this is it. Enough power to get out of the way, still light enough to flick around. Cam driven gears are always a plus.”
During his ownership, the seller has covered approximately 800 kilometers (497 miles). The odometer shows 8,691 kilometers (5,400 miles).
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us perform a safety inspection. Our service department notes the following on their condition report:
Gas Tank Internal Condition: GOOD
Engine Oil Level: GOOD
Engine Oil Quality: GOOD
2T Oil Level: N/A
Coolant Level: GOOD
Coolant Quality: GOOD
Front Hydraulic Fluid Level: GOOD
Front Hydraulic Fluid Quality: GOOD LESS THAN 1.5% H2O
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Level: GOOD
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Quality: GOOD LESS THAN 1.5% H2O
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Level: N/A
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Quality: N/A
Final Drive Condition: GOOD
Headlight High Beam: PASS
Headlight Low Beam: PASS
Passing Light: PASS
Parking Light: PASS
Turn Signals: PASS
Tail Light: PASS
Brake Light (Front Switch): PASS
Brake Light (Rear Switch): PASS
Plate Light: PASS
Horn: PASS
Kill Switch: PASS
Brake Pad % Remaining Front: 90
Brake Pad % Remaining Rear: 80
Forks: LEAKING
Shock/s: GOOD
Tire Date Code Front: 4811
Tire Date Code Rear: 1716
Tire % Remaining Front: 90
Tire % Remaining Rear: 80
Tire Press. Front: 26
Tire Press. Rear: 30
Battery Standing Voltage: 13V
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: 13.8V
Running Condition: RUNS
Test Ride Completed: NO
Test Ride Distance: NA
Notes:
•TIRES AGED
•FORKS WEEPING
Recommended Repairs:
•Replace front and rear tires
•Service forks
Modifications:
Yoshimura exhaust.
Swingarm spools.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Continental ContiSportAttack 2 tires with date codes of 4811 and 1716.
The sale includes two keys.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Panorama City, California, this Honda is offered with a clean Ohio 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 CBR400RR stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
