In 1994, Honda introduced the RVF400, or NC35. Successor to the VFR400 (not confusing at all), the NC35 was two things: a mini-me of the legendary RC45 and one of the greatest 400s ever built. Just like its 750cc big brother, the NC35’s fit and finish was top-notch, and the model had all the trappings of a full-size superbike in a potent 400cc package.
Think about what a 400cc sportbike means nowadays – then look at what this offered over 20 years ago with the single-sided swingarm, V4 motor, endurance racer-inspired air ducts, and gear-driven cams! The NC35 made it clear that small displacement bikes didn’t have to be cheap. In addition to all the nice details above, the liquid-cooled, DOHC, 90-degree, 399cc V4 with four-valves per cylinder, gear-driven cams, and quad 28mm carbs made just shy of 60hp at 13,000rpm. A 2020 Kawasaki Ninja 400 (still a very fun bike!) makes 45.
Never officially sold outside of the Japanese market, the RVF400 featured a V4 engine in an aluminum twin-spar frame paired with upside-down 41mm Showa forks and a monoshock out back. Dual front discs with Nissin calipers help to slow the 400 from its roughly 125 mph top speed.
This example is VIN: NC351000861.
The odometer shows 32,329 kilometers (20,088 miles).
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us change the oil and oil filter, replace the forks and chain, polish the hardware, wash the rear brake caliper, install the rear cotter pin, and clean and tune the carbs.
Fuel Tank Internal: Ok, small amount of sediment
Tire Years – Front: 1220; Rear: 1418
Tire Life – Front: 40%; Rear: 70%
Tire Pressure – Front: 30PSI; Rear:38 PSI
Brake Life – Front: 60%; Rear: 20%
Hydraulic Fluid-Front/Rear: Ok
Drive Chain Condition: New
Engine Oil – Level: Ok; Quality: New
Coolant – Level: Ok; Quality: New
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: 11.97
Capacity: 10.5 Ah
State of Health: 100%
State of Charge: 27%
Test Ride: 2Km, bike operates as intended
Modifications:
This NC35 appears to be stock.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Bridgestone Battlax TS100 tires with date codes of 1478 and 2020.
The sale includes one key.
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 RVF400 NC35 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
Additional Information
Location
Santa Monica, California
Year
1994
Make
Honda
Model
RVF400
Mileage
20,088
VIN
NC351000861
Title
Clean
Title State/Country
Oregon
Private Party/Dealership
Dealership
Additional Charges
No
Total Bids Placed: 26
Auction has ended.
Highest bidder was: 2****s
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2****s
October 17, 2023 11:58 am PDT
$10,100
y*******c
October 16, 2023 6:02 pm PDT
$10,000
t**************r
October 16, 2023 6:02 pm PDT
$9,999
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t**************r
October 15, 2023 9:06 am PDT
$9,100
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y*******c
October 15, 2023 9:06 am PDT
$9,000
t**************r
October 14, 2023 8:53 am PDT
$8,600
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y*******c
October 14, 2023 8:53 am PDT
$8,500
t**************r
October 14, 2023 8:49 am PDT
$7,700
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y*******c
October 14, 2023 8:49 am PDT
$7,600
t**************r
October 14, 2023 8:47 am PDT
$7,500
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y*******c
October 14, 2023 8:47 am PDT
$7,400
t**************r
October 14, 2023 8:46 am PDT
$7,300
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y*******c
October 14, 2023 8:46 am PDT
$7,200
t**************r
October 14, 2023 8:46 am PDT
$7,100
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y*******c
October 14, 2023 8:46 am PDT
$7,000
t**************r
October 14, 2023 8:44 am PDT
$6,600
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y*******c
October 14, 2023 8:44 am PDT
$6,500
t**************r
October 14, 2023 8:39 am PDT
$6,100
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y*******c
October 14, 2023 8:39 am PDT
$6,000
t**************r
October 10, 2023 8:38 pm PDT
$5,600
g**********z
October 10, 2023 8:38 pm PDT
$5,500
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g**********z
October 10, 2023 3:02 pm PDT
$5,100
d*****6
October 10, 2023 3:02 pm PDT
$5,000
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d*****6
October 10, 2023 1:52 pm PDT
$850
s******d
October 10, 2023 1:52 pm PDT
$750
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