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: NC351004185. The seller purchased the bike from Japan one year ago and states, “Bought this bike to build a track-street hybrid using all Tyga parts, but plan changed and priority switched to Rimar 587 project and causing the bike and parts sitting in the garage for a year.”
During his ownership, the seller has covered approximately 320 kilometers (198 miles). The odometer shows 21,449 kilometers (13,327 miles).
Maintenance:
The seller reports cleaning and tuning the carbs and states, “No mechanical issues but right side bulb is missing from the headlight and I have a whole replacement headlight assembly.”
Modifications:
“On the bike: Tyga GRP Street Stock Shape, Single Seat full fairing (BPFS-0024).”
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SC tires with date codes of 1021.
The sale includes one key. “Non used new parts: Tyga GRP GP-T style full fairing (BPFS-0145 + BPFS-0149). Not painted Tyga carbon front fender (BPCF-9010). Tyga Triple Clamp Set, CNC Silver, CBR600RR Forks to fit (TYLY-0742) – Lower Triple Clamp Bore Size: 54mm – Top Triple Clamp Bore Size: 48mm. Tyga Wheel, Front, Spacer Kit for CBR600RR fork conversion (TPER-0006). HRC Showa race forks for CBR600RR (51500-MJC-R11 and 51400-MJC-R11).”
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
“Scratches on the left side fairing and minor rashes on the wheels.”
Currently located in Lafayette, Indiana, this Honda is offered on a Bill of Sale with Japanese import documents. Have any RVF400 NC35 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
