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!
Additional Information
Location
Lafayette, Indiana
Year
1994
Make
Honda
Model
RVF400
Mileage
13,327
VIN
NC351004185
Title
Bill of Sale Only
Title State/Country
N/A
Private Party/Dealership
Private Party
Additional Charges
No
Total Bids Placed: 24
Auction has ended.
Auction expired without reaching reserve price.
Highest bidder was: r********e
After the auction ended, the seller accepted an offer of $6,955 including buyer fees.
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r********e
July 10, 2025 11:58 am PDT
$6,000
j********d
July 10, 2025 11:53 am PDT
$5,900
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s**********1
July 10, 2025 11:53 am PDT
$5,878
j********d
July 10, 2025 11:52 am PDT
$5,778
s**********1
July 10, 2025 11:51 am PDT
$5,678
j********d
July 10, 2025 11:51 am PDT
$5,600
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j********d
July 10, 2025 11:50 am PDT
$5,500
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s**********1
July 10, 2025 11:50 am PDT
$5,400
j********d
July 10, 2025 11:49 am PDT
$5,300
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s**********1
July 10, 2025 11:49 am PDT
$5,200
j********d
July 10, 2025 9:35 am PDT
$5,100
r******3
July 10, 2025 9:09 am PDT
$5,000
t**************r
July 10, 2025 9:09 am PDT
$4,999
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t**************r
July 9, 2025 9:22 am PDT
$4,500
g******m
July 9, 2025 9:22 am PDT
$4,400
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g******m
July 8, 2025 2:48 pm PDT
$4,100
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b*****e
July 8, 2025 2:48 pm PDT
$4,000
g******m
July 7, 2025 7:04 am PDT
$3,600
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w****i
July 7, 2025 7:04 am PDT
$3,500
g******m
July 6, 2025 7:45 pm PDT
$3,100
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w****i
July 6, 2025 7:45 pm PDT
$3,000
g******m
July 3, 2025 6:57 pm PDT
$2,600
m*********9
July 3, 2025 6:57 pm PDT
$2,500
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