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: JH2SC45351M100199. Please note that this corresponds to a Honda RC51.
The odometer shows 31,956 kilometers (19,856 miles).
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us cleaned and sync the carbs, flush the coolant, flush the brake fluid, replace a broken shifter bolt, install a new 525 chain, install a new Yuasa battery, and install new Shinko Raven 009RR tires with date codes of 2518 and 1519.
Daniel did the work – he notes that there’s no brake switch on the rear master cylinder, some bracketry/hardware for the side cowl inserts is missing, and the horn sounds weak.
Modifications:
Tyga carbon fiber bodywork (the tank is a cover)
Tyga exhaust.
Tyga carbon fiber gauge surrounds.
Aftermarket rear sets.
Flush mount turn signals.
Battery tender lead.
Cosmetic Blemishes:
Inside of the tank:
The sale includes two keys.
Currently located at our facility in Santa Monica, California (please make an appointment for an inspection), this Honda is offered on a clean California title. Per the CA DMV website, registration fees to make it current through April 2023 are $138.
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Additional Information
Location
Santa Monica, California
Year
1996
Make
Honda
Model
RVF400
Mileage
19,856
VIN
JH2SC45351M100199
Title
Clean
Title State/Country
California
Private Party/Dealership
Private Party
Additional Charges
No
VIN Report
https://cyclevin.com/JH2SC45351M100199.pdf
Total Bids Placed: 34
Auction has ended.
Highest bidder was: c******5
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c******5
April 8, 2022 11:00 am PDT
$9,200
a******o
April 8, 2022 10:58 am PDT
$9,100
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r******3
April 8, 2022 10:58 am PDT
$9,000
a******o
April 8, 2022 10:56 am PDT
$8,900
b******o
April 8, 2022 10:56 am PDT
$8,800
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b******o
April 6, 2022 6:20 pm PDT
$8,550
t*****o
April 6, 2022 6:20 pm PDT
$8,500
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t*****o
April 6, 2022 6:19 pm PDT
$8,400
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b******o
April 6, 2022 6:19 pm PDT
$8,300
t*****o
April 5, 2022 9:03 am PDT
$8,100
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a******o
April 5, 2022 9:03 am PDT
$8,000
t*****o
April 4, 2022 8:12 pm PDT
$7,700
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b******o
April 4, 2022 8:12 pm PDT
$7,050
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b******o
April 2, 2022 9:03 am PDT
$6,988
k**o
April 2, 2022 9:03 am PDT
$6,888
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k**o
April 2, 2022 9:03 am PDT
$6,250
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b******o
April 2, 2022 9:03 am PDT
$6,150
k**o
April 2, 2022 7:48 am PDT
$5,750
b******o
April 2, 2022 7:48 am PDT
$5,650
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b******o
April 2, 2022 6:42 am PDT
$5,600
m******9
April 2, 2022 6:42 am PDT
$5,500
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m******9
April 1, 2022 11:33 pm PDT
$5,000
t***2
April 1, 2022 11:33 pm PDT
$4,900
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t***2
April 1, 2022 10:16 pm PDT
$2,800
d*****6
April 1, 2022 10:16 pm PDT
$2,700
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d*****6
April 1, 2022 8:09 pm PDT
$2,200
b******o
April 1, 2022 5:06 pm PDT
$2,100
d********3
April 1, 2022 5:06 pm PDT
$2,000
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d********3
April 1, 2022 5:05 pm PDT
$1,600
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b******o
April 1, 2022 5:05 pm PDT
$1,500
d********3
April 1, 2022 4:35 pm PDT
$1,300
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